Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This introductory course is designed for students new to entrepreneurship and innovation.

It offers graduates and experienced professionals the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge to become an entrepreneurial manager of either a new or established business.

The course is also aimed at candidates with some work experience but no formal university qualifications.

Participants are exposed to the relevant theory and knowledge in each area, and learning is consolidated through research and case study material in seminars, discussions and assigned project work.

You will learn how to deal with uncertainty, manage innovation and improve the business through the application of best practice methods of entrepreneurship, innovation and new product development.

^ Core Option

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

1. Communicate specialised knowledge, concepts and skills to a variety of audiences in a discipline or professional field.
2. Apply independent judgement when analysing and evaluating complex problems to generate creative solutions.
3. Demonstrate management skills by initiating, planning, implementing and evaluating tasks in a disciplinary or professional field.