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
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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%
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| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $39,000
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Management Analyst; Manager / Business Management; Business Consultant; Business Manager; Innovation Manager
Degree Structure
To qualify for the degree of Master of Technology Innovation and Leadership, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study with a combined total of not less than 48 units. Students may be eligible to complete the program in a full-time standard duration of 1.5 years on the basis of prior learning.
- 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: Monday, 19 Feb 2024
