C11251v3 Graduate Certificate in Commercialisation

This course is one of three graduate certificates in the Master of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship (C04304).

It is aimed at students who need commercial skills and knowledge in the areas of accounting, finance, statistics, and sales and marketing to help develop their business ideas.

It also includes a capstone subject which brings together these commercial skills by helping students work through a practical case study of an entrepreneurial venture.Students with business ideas who want to develop their entrepreneurial skills and knowledge, and those who want to understand the processes of commercialisation benefit from studying this course.Students have access to non-award-based seminars and events with entrepreneurs and other relevant industry practitioners which provide reality and rigour to supplement their classroom study.

The course comprises four subjects, totalling 24 credit points.

Course completion requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.

Minimum Academic Requirement: At least grade point average (GPA) of 5.25 out of 7, with less than 10 per cent fail grades.

All applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirement may still be considered on the basis of:

• a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550, or
• a minimum of at least four years' full time, or equivalent, relevant work experience.

The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a C.V. and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.

Interview Requirement: Attend an interview with the director of the MBAe.

Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) GMAT is a standardised, computer-based assessment used by the world's leading business schools. The test score helps business schools compare applications from around the world in an objective way. Applicants applying with a GMAT should achieve an overall minimum score of 550, with verbal 25, quantitative 35 and AWA 4.0.

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.