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.




  • Australia's #1 uni for entrepreneurship and engagement^
  • Strong links to industry leaders
  • AACSB accredited

^Accreditation Council for Entrepreneurial and Engaged Universities, 2017

Entry Requirements

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Domestic applicants

SATAC Code 3CM258, 3CM259
Deferment Yes - 2 year
Intake January and September
Selection Criteria
Graduate entry

Higher Education Study SATAC Code: 3CM258 - 48 units (2 years) pathway - Bachelor degree or equivalent SATAC Code: 3CM259 - 36 units (1.5 years) pathway - Bachelor degree or equivalent in a cognate discipline including business and management, sales and management, information technology, engineering and related technologies, architecture and building, agriculture , environmental and related studies.

Student Profile
Applicant background Semester one/Full year intake 2022
Number of students Percentage of all students
International students 2 66.7%
All students 3 100.0%

Fees and Scholarships

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Indicative annual tuition fees
Australian Full-fee place: $37,000

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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.

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Careers

Potential careers

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 consisting of the following requirements:

  • 2-years program from neither a business or a technology related discipline, a combined total of not less than 48 units
  • 1.5 years program from a business related discipline, a combined total of not less than 36 units*
  • 1.5 years program from a technology related discipline, a combined total of not less than 36 units*
A Research Pathway is available for those students interested in the Higher Degree by Research.
  • 2-years program with Higher Degree of Research (HDR) pathway neither a business or a technology related discipline, a combined total of not less than 48 units
  • 1.5 years program with a Higher Degree of Research (HDR) from a business related discipline, a combined total of not less than 36 units*
  • 1.5 years program with a Higher Degree of Research (HDR) from a technology related discipline, a combined total of not less than 36 units*
    *Only students with a Bachelor degree in related degree approved by the School are eligible for this program option

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

To qualify for the degree of Master of Technology Innovation and Leadership as a Conversion program, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  • Core Courses to the value of 12 units.
  • Entrepreneurship/Business Closed Electives to the value of 12 units.
  • Technology Closed Electives to the value of 12 units.
  • Research courses to the value of 9 units. If studying a PhD pathway, research courses to the value of 12 units.
  • Elective to the value of 3 units. This is not required if studying a PhD pathway.
To qualify for the degree of Master of Technology Innovation and Leadership as an Extension program, the student must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 36 units, comprising:

  • Core Courses to the value of 12 units.
  • Entrepreneurship/Business Closed Electives to the value of 12 units if coming from a technology-related discipline.
  • Technology Closed Electives to the value of 12 units if coming from a business-related discipline.
  • Research courses to the value of 9 units. If studying a PhD pathway, research courses to the value of 12 units.
  • Elective to the value of 3 units. This is not required if studying a PhD pathway.

Example Study Plan

All students must complete the following Core Courses:

    In addition:
    Students enrolled in the 2 years program (Entrepreneurship/Business) must complete the following Closed Electives:

    Students in the 2 years program (Technology) must complete 12 units (4 courses) from following Closed Electives:
    *For HDR pathway, enrol in 12 units of Research courses.
    **For non-HDR pathway, enrol in 9 units of Research courses and 3 units of elective course.

    Students eligible in the 1.5 year program (with undergraduate technology-related studies) must complete the following Closed Electives:
    Students eligible in the 1.5 years program (with undergraduate business-related studies) must complete 12 units (4 courses) from following Closed Electives:
    *For HDR pathway, enrol in 12 units of Research courses.
    **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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Assoc Prof Christopher Graves

Master of Technology Innovation and Leadership

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

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Last updated: Wednesday, 3 May 2023