Master of Technology Innovation and Leadership
Nurture brilliance
The world is hungry for innovation, and talent abounds in tech, science and engineering research. We need savvy leaders with cross-realm expertise to get inventions out of the lab and into the marketplace. Take the lead—at Australia’s #1 university for entrepreneurship education*.
What will you do?
Our Master of Technology, Innovation and Leadership is uniquely tech-commerce-focused, with practical activities integrating high-level business theory. You will:
- explore future-oriented innovation concepts
- develop expert negotiation and communication skills
- investigate how emerging technologies can meet industry needs
- understand how to finance, market and manage new ventures or opportunities
- pursue electives aligned to your interests and career goals in the technology track
- critically assess your personal strengths and sharpen your professional edge
- improve your data analytics and research competence
- build awareness of social, ethical, cultural and environmental issues in your field.
Where could it take you?
You could sell cybercrime prevention programs, endorse AI-generated music, or kickstart an Australian biofuel boom. You might convince investors to embrace previously unheard-of prosthetics. Perhaps you’ll seed a dedicated deep-tech facility, offering workspaces and commercialisation services to young entrepreneurs.
Note that this program is taught in Trimesters but only has intakes in January and September.
^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017
Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
SATAC Code | 3CM258 |
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Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
Intake | January and September |
Selection Criteria
Higher Education Study | Bachelor degree or equivalent. Students may be eligible to complete the program in a full-time standard duration of 1.5 years on the basis of prior learning. |
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Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2023 Number of students Percentage of all students International students 2 66.7% All students 3 100.0%
Fees and Scholarships
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Scholarships
These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.
Careers
Potential careers
Management Analyst, Manager / Business Management, Business Consultant, Business Manager, Innovation Manager
Degree Structure
- 2-years program from either a business or a technology related discipline, OR
- 2-years program with Higher Degree of Research (HDR) pathway neither a business or a technology related discipline
Example Study Plan
All students must complete the following Core Courses:
- ENTREP 7000 Leading New Product Innovation
- ENTREP 7001 Navigating Commercialisation Pathways
- ENTREP 7002 Strategic Innovation Management
- ENTREP 7003 Entrepreneurial Business Development
Students enrolled in the Entrepreneurship/Business pathway must complete the following Closed Electives:
- ENTREP 5036 Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
- ENTREP 7022 Creativity and Innovation
- COMMGMT 7027 Strategic Management
- PROJMGNT 7038 Project Leadership and Communication
- COMMGMT 7031 Artificial Intelligence for Business
- COMPSCI 7212 Human and Ethical Factors in Computer Science
- COMPSCI 7327 Concepts in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- COMPSCI 7328 Concepts in Cyber Security
- MATHS 7027 Mathematical Foundations of Data Science
- MATHS 7105 Data Literacy
**For non-HDR pathway, enrol in 9 units of Research courses and 3 units of elective course.
We live in a world powered by technology and innovation - and the rate of change we're experiencing has never been seen before. The world needs leaders who understand, and can leverage, technological innovation. Are you ready for the challenge?
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Last updated: Wednesday, 13 Sep 2023