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Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Certificate
Duration 6 months full-time or part-time equiv.
SATAC Code 3GC048
2009
ATAR
TBC
- Program Outline
Programs in innovation and entrepreneurship are designed to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and to some extent, experience to confidently engage in innovation and entrepreneurship in either leadership or support roles.
It is expected that prospective students will have good oral presentation skills, an ability to confidently contribute to class discussion and be able to articulate and develop a line of argument.
Programs include a mix of knowledge intensive and experiential courses delivered in a blended learning mode generally comprising two plus two day intensive sessions with an intervening period of personal study facilitated by online support materials.
The program's courses are delivered in intensive sessions.
Intending students should consult the program coordinator early in the year in which they plan to study to check whether particular courses or projects will be available.
- Program Structure
The Graduate Certificate is a 12 unit program including 6 units of core courses and 6 units of electives.
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 3GC048 Tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $9,500 for 6 monthsMid-year entry? Yes - part-time only Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelor's degree or equivalent.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GC048International applicants
Not an international applicant?
IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Tuition fee International student place: $13,125 for 6 months Mid-year entry? Subject to availability CRICOS 064434M Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry onlyPrerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalentEquivalent Scores
IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Tuition fee International student place: $13,125 for 6 months Mid-year entry? Subject to availability Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only - Areas of Specialisation
Innovation, Entrepreneurship
- Study Plans
The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules). Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.
Total units required for this program - 12 units
Core Courses
- TECHCOMM 5016 Entrepreneurship & Innovation (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 5018 Opportunity Assessment (3 units)
Electives Select 6 units from the following:
- TECHCOMM 5001 Marketing Technology & Innovation (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 5004 Managing Risk (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 5008 Leading & Managing (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 5015 Project and Innovation Finance and Accounting (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management I (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 7022 Creativity & Innovation (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 7028 Managing Strategy & Growth (3 units)
- TECHCOMM 7036 Digital Media Entrepreneurship (3 units)
With permission from the Faculty, electives may be chosen from any postgraduate course taught by the Entepreneurship, Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC).
The availability of courses is conditional on the availability of staff and facilities and sufficient enrolments - Career Opportunities
Innovative or entrepreneurial positions in a wide range of leadership or support roles. Graduates may be interested in starting up their own businesses, working as early-stage business advisors or financiers, working in regional development or government policy, or managing new ventures within large organisations.
Potential careers
Manager / Business Management, CEO, Opportunity Assessor, Entrepreneur, Strategist, Innovation Manager
- Graduate Attributes
- Internationally recognized and advanced levels of knowledge and understanding of the process and techniques involved in assessing and transforming ideas into innovation opportunities and new ventures.
- An ability to locate, analyse, evaluate, and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner to facilitate the assessment and transformation of ideas into innovation opportunities and new ventures.
- An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future innovation and entrepreneurship issues, problems and concerns encountered by communities and throughout the new venture process.
- Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication in facilitating and implementing innovation and new venture processes.
- A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life that emerges innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community in pursuing the creation, implementation and growth of innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities.
- An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues encountered in engaging with innovation and entrepreneurship within the global context and the importance of exercising professional skills and responsibilities in dealing with social and cultural issues.
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Last updated: Thursday, 24 May 2012
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