Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation explores the philosophy, methodologies and skills required to build a new enterprise, grow a small or medium sized business and develop a high-growth venture.

Students will learn creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approaches to business and may find future careers in fields such as business management, business and venture analysis, consultancy and as an owner-operator of their own business.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation are widely regarded a critical source of competitive advantage in an increasingly changing environment, enhancing capabilities for sustainable growth, economic activity and the wealth of nations. The Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation introduces a paradigm shift in thinking towards enterprise creation or renewal through the identification and analysis of new opportunities. The course is aimed at facilitating changes in individual and managerial behaviour through the development of creative, innovative and entrepreneurship competencies. The Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation forms the first stage in a three-stage nested suite of programs consisting of:

• Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GC-ENTINN3)
• Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GD-ENTINN3) ^
• Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MA-ENTINN5)

^ Students are unable to enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation but it is available as an exit award. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.

To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation students must complete 50 credit points comprising:

• 4 core units of study

Units of study

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Students are required to complete all units listed below. ENT60009 Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design ENT70018 Entrepreneurial Mindset, New Ventures and Innovation FIN60004 Entrepreneurial Finance PRM60001 Project Management in Entrepreneurial Ventures

* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.

Applicants are required to have one of the following:

• a bachelor degree (or higher award) in a related discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent;

OR

• a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

OR

• a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*

Applicants will be required to submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with their application. Documents substantiating relevant experience are required, clearly detailing roles and duration, as well as evidence of formal and non-formal learning. Where relevant experience is used for the basis of admission, no further recognition for prior learning/credit can be granted on that basis.

• apply coherent and advanced knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation concepts in diverse contexts and applications using critical thinking
• apply problem solving, design and decision making methodologies to identify and provide innovative solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence
• communicate proficiently in professional practice to a variety of audiences, function as an effective member or leader of a diverse team, and use the basic tools and practices of entrepreneurship within project work
• demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and an awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context.

• capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas and an ability to engage in critical enquiry
• entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
• effective and ethical in work, community situations and reasoning skills
• adaptable and able to manage change
• aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (e.g. socio-cultural, economic, natural).