C11253v5 Graduate Certificate in Venture Acceleration

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 into a business plan to pitch for venture capital funding.

The course also includes a subject on international growth that provides students with knowledge of entrepreneurship and innovation practice in different regions and industries.Students with assessed business ideas who want to develop a business plan for their venture and pitch for venture funding benefit from studying this course.

Students learn about entrepreneurial ventures in other regions and industries through practical cases.Students also 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 five subjects, totalling 36 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.

Applicants also require:

• a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 out of 4 with less than 10 per cent fail grades, or
• a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) overall minimum score of 550, or
• a minimum of at least four years' relevant work experience.

Applicants applying with a GMAT should achieve an overall minimum score of 550 with verbal 25, quantitative 35 and AWA 4.0.

All applicants are required to attend an interview with the director of the MBA Entrepreneurship.

Applicants without a degree require four years' full-time relevant work experience and evidence of a general capacity to undertake tertiary education.