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Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship M.In&Entr

2010

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	1 year (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Masters by Coursework

Program Outline

No new admissions into this program.

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.

Admission Information

No new admissions into this program.

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Graduate entry only.

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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.

Total units required for this program - 24 units
Core courses
TECHCOMM 5016 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (3 units) TECHCOMM 5005 Financing Commercialisation (3 units) TECHCOMM 5018 Opportunity Assessment (3 units) TECHCOMM 5019 New Enterprise Marketing (3 units) TECHCOMM 5020 New Enterprise Operations (3 units)
Electives
TECHCOMM 5002 Managing Product Design & Development (3 units) TECHCOMM 5004 Managing Risk (3 units) TECHCOMM 5007 Legal Issues of the Commercialisation Process (3 units) TECHCOMM 5008 Leading and Managing (3 units) TECHCOMM 5021 Applied Project Management 1 (3 units) TECHCOMM 5025 Commercialisation: Process & Strategy (3 units) TECHCOMM 5028A Project in Entrepreneurship and TECHCOMM 5028B Project in Entrepreneurship (9 units)* TECHCOMM 5029 Project in Entrepreneurship (6 units) TECHCOMM 5030 Project in Entrepreneurship (3 units) TECHCOMM 7021A Project in Entrepreneurship and TECHCOMM 7021B Project in Entrepreneurship (6 units)* Note: *Students will enrol into Part A in one semester and Part B in the following semester Before enrolling in project courses, students need to have passed all core courses

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

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.

Program Rules

Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences

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