Graduate Certificate in Business Enterprise (SME) GC.BusEnt
2008

Location:	Thebarton Campus
Duration:	6 months (full time)
Degree:	Graduate Certificate

Program Outline

The Graduate Certificate in Business Entreprise (SME) will guide you through the process of thinking about, creating and growing high potential small to medium enterprises. Using leading-edge concepts, methodologies and tools these programs have a strong emphasis on combining theory and real world application in a dynamic nature that invigorates all those involved.

Based on the highly successful Graduate Entrepreneurial Program at the University of Adelaide, which incubates businesses from idea to the marketplace, these programs include industry-specific case studies, class discussions and assignments based on participants own workplace projects or problems, and a combination of successful industry practitioners, entrepreneurs and academics to present a program that makes learning relevant and immediately useful.

Further this course in conducted via "intensive mode" which normally involves two day's of full time lectures and workshops, followed by a pause of several weeks (during which time students complete assignments), and finally another two days' of lectures and workshops, followed by final assignments.

This program is suitable for graduates and professionals from any disciplinary background seeking to understand the entrepreneurial process, and is ideal for people who:

• have a degree from any discipline and want to understand the nature and process of entrepreneurship, innovation and SME management
• work in innovative or knowledge-based SMEs
• want to further develop their capacity to be dynamic, creative entrepreneurs
• want to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to effectively establish, manage or work within innovative and entrepreneurial business ventures
• seek to advance their careers in entrepreneurship and SME management through a formal postgraduate business qualification from The University of Adelaide

The program has been developed to meet the trends and opportunities presented by:

• new technologies
• the growth of service industries and of small 'high tech' or information-based enterprises
• re-structuring
• increased competition
• 'downsizing' and globalisation

Related Programs

• Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Master of Project Management
• Master of Applied Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Project Management
• Graduate Certificate in Science & Technology Commercialisation
• Graduate Diploma in Science & Technology Commercialisation
• Master of Science & Technology Commercialisation
• Bachelor of Engineering
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Commerce

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic and international students.

Career Opportunities

Past graduates of the Business Enterprise program have used the program to assist them to start innovative enterprises including via the University’s Graduate Entrepreneurial Program.

Graduate Attributes

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.

• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.

• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.

• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.

• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.

• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.

• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.

• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

Useful Links

Education Centre for Innovation and Commercialisation

Program Rules

GCBE Program Rules