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2008 | 2009

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.In&Entr
2008

Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1 year (full time)
Degree: Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

The Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship will guide you through the process of thinking about, creating and growing high potential SMEs. 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.

Designed to suit graduates and professionals from any disciplinary background seeking to understand the entrepreneurial process, the Master of Innovation & Enterpreneurship 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 Masters 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.

 

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Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
Prerequisites: ?

Admission into this program requires the applicant to hold a degree from the University of Adelaide, or equivalent, and at least 5 years professional work experience.

If a candidate does not satisfy the entry requirements, but who has presented evidence that they are able to undertake the work for degree, the Faculty may accept the applicant. For instance, applicants with substantial professional experience (8-10 years), and holding a position, which the employer could otherwise employ a graduate to hold, may be accepted. Please refer to the Program Rules.

How to apply: ?

Application Form

Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
IELTS Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
6
5.5
5.5
6
6
How to apply:
Annual tuition fees: ? International student place: $20,600
General enquiries: Student Centre
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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core courses
  • Opportunity Assessment (3 units)
  • New Enterprise Financial Management (3 units)
  • New Enterprise Operations (3 units)
  • New Enterprise Marketing (3 units)
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 units)
Electives
  • Legal Issues of the Commercialisation Process
  • Leading and Managing
  • Applied Project Management 1
  • Managing Risk
  • Managing Product Design & Development
  • Commercialisation: Process & Strategy
  • Project in Entrepreneurship (3, 6 or 9 unit project)

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Career Opportunities

Graduates can engineer their professional careers and establish their own business, work as business advisors, manage new ventures, companies and organisations at both a national and international level.

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.

Potential careers

Management Consultant, Manager / Business Management, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Data Analyst, Team Leader

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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.

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Last updated: Tuesday, 27 May 2008