Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (41230)
The University of Western Australia
About
UWA's admission requirements for some postgraduate courses have changed for Semester 2, 2020 to facilitate student access to study during the COVID-19 situation.
In many cases, these changes may not be extended beyond 2020.
Contact Future Students for more information.This course is designed as a pathway into the Master of Business Administration (by coursework) (42520).
It may be taken as a standalone course and offers experienced professionals and business owners the opportunity to complete a postgraduate qualification in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Students acquire skills and knowledge to facilitate their ability to successfully commercialise ideas and/or create business growth.
Structure
| KEY TO AVAILABILITY OF UNITS: |
|---|
| T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3; N/A = not available in 2020; NS = non-standard teaching period |
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Note: Units that are indicated as N/A may be available in 2021 or 2022.
Take all units (18 points):
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | MGMT5601 | Small Business Management | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Business Administration (coursework) or Master of Business Administration by Coursework and Dissertation or the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week |
| T1 | MGMT5608 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Prerequisites: ACCT5602 Accounting or MKTG5550 Marketing Principles; and enrolment in one of the following courses: Master of Business Administration (coursework); Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week |
| T3 | MKTG5603 | Management of Technology and Innovation | Prerequisites: enrolment in the Master of Business Administration (coursework) or the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. | lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week |
Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
| AVAILABILITY | UNITCODE | UNITNAME | UNIT REQUIREMENTS | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NS, T1, T2, T3 | ACCT5602 | Accounting | Prerequisites: enrolment in one of the following courses: Master of Business Administration (coursework); Master of Business Administration (coursework and dissertation); Graduate Certificate in Business; Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation); or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. Incompatibility: ACCT5432 Introductory Financial Accounting | trimester teaching periods—lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week; non-standard teaching period—lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 6 hours per week over 6 weeks; online—nil |
| T1, T2, T3 | MKTG5550 | Marketing Principles | Prerequisites: enrolment in one of the following courses: Master of Business Administration (coursework); Master of Business Administration (coursework and dissertation); Graduate Certificate in Business; Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation; or approval from The Business School only, which will be determined with regard to relevant documented professional work experience. Incompatibility: MKTG5561 Marketing Management | trimester teaching periods—lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 3 hours per week; non-standard teaching period—lectures/seminars/workshops: up to 5 hours per week over 7 weeks |
See also the rules for the course and the Student Rules.
Entry requirements
4.(1) To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have—
(a) a Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised by UWA;
and
(b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average mark of at least 50 per cent;
and
(c) at least two years professional experience in a relevant occupation; or
(2) significant work experience including at least 5 years with a material level of responsibility.
Institution
