The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship delves into the fascinating world of entrepreneurship and the role innovation plays in creating new ventures which can include large corporations, small businesses and not-for-profit or community organisations.

The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes, risks, rewards, motivations and societal impact of innovation and entrepreneurship with a regional, national, and global perspective. It aims to develop and inspire individuals interested in innovative ventures that influence markets, economies and communities.

This program is suited to people who wish to use their existing skills and knowledge to develop innovative and entrepreneurial careers by establishing their own ventures or assisting others to do so.

For this reason it is an articulation degree for those who have completed a level of further study and is not available to school leavers.

Admission is open to people who have:

• qualified for an AQF Advanced Diploma or equivalent, of up to 36 units;
• completed at least 36 units of a Bachelor degree or equivalent, of which no more than 24 units are at Level 1; or
• successfully completed a Diploma from a recognised Polytechnic in Singapore, or equivalent.
  

Students in this program will explore what entrepreneurship and innovation is, including areas such as:

• the entrepreneurial process, history and types
• who entrepreneurs are and what they do
• how innovation relates to entrepreneurial activity and outcomes
• commercialisation of technology
• the role of creativity in enterprise development
• how to demonstrate creative thinking
• entrepreneurial opportunities and skills

A total of 72 units is required for this program. Students who hold an Advanced Diploma through previous studies at TAFE, a recognised Polytechnic college, or equivalent, may receive advanced standing to the value of 36 units; equivalent to 1.5 years of study.

Course attendance is compacted into intensive sessions designed to fit around busy work and family schedules. Students typically attend a three-day opening intensive and a three-day closing intensive per course. Additionally, students complete assessment items between opening and closing intensive sessions, and in some cases an exam.

Students will also complete an extended project, which provides the opportunity to work on real business enterprises with support, input and guidance from academics with practical experience.

Assessment will be based on a combination of oral presentations, practical assignments, tutorial participation and written examinations. Both in class and on-line methodologies will be employed and assessment will consist of a combination of group and individual work.

A variety of assessment tasks will allow students to display their ability to apply their knowledge to their technical skill base. For example, in one of the subjects, students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge by taking part in a business planning competition. This will involve team work, presentation skills, analytical and problem solving skills and application of technical knowledge within the domain of entrepreneurship and innovation. Students will have the opportunity to provide a written analysis for assessment as an individual component of their assessment, as well as peer and group assessment.

Graduates may be interested in starting up their own businesses or advising those who do. Advisors may be in the private or government sectors in policy, finance, taxation, regional development and such roles. Graduates may find employment opportunities in innovative or entrepreneurial positions in a wide range of leadership and support roles within existing enterprises, both large and small, or managing new ventures within large organisations.

• Internationally recognised knowledge and understanding of the process and techniques involved in assessing and transforming ideas into innovative opportunities and new ventures.
• An ability to locate, analyse, evaluate, and synthesise information from a variety of sources in a planned and timely manner to facilitate the assessment and transformation of ideas into innovative 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 in 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 through innovative and entrepreneurial 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 innovative and entrepreneurial 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.

The University of Adelaide has been awarded international accreditation for its Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship programs from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International.

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