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Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI)

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Entrepreneurship is the ability to convert good ideas into profitable commercial ventures

Swinburne has developed an enviable international reputation for pioneering postgraduate programs in entrepreneurship and innovation. The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) program has been completely designed to focus on the specific needs of entrepreneurs and innovators who want to successfully commercialise their innovation. The program is tailored for those who want to create new enterprises, high tech, high growth companies, and for those who want to bring visionary attitudes and possibilities to existing business ventures or non-business enterprises. The MEI is a practical program that encourages students to work on real-life projects of direct relevance and interest.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Awards

 

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) (Honours)
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI)
Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

 

Focus

 

 

Opportunity evaluation
Finance for high growth businesses
Growing the business

 
 

Campus

 

Hawthorn

 
 

Course duration

 

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time*
(incorporating Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma)

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Honours)
Two years full-time or equivalent*
(incorporating Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master)

 
 

Entry requirements

 

Bachelor degree at credit level**

 
 

Work experience

 

Demonstrated entrepreneurial activity and characteristics, usually over a period of four years

 
 

Structure

 

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
12 units

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Honours)
16 units

 
 

Intake

 

February, August

 

* Please note: International student visa holders are required to study full-time.

** Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work
experience (normally five years or more) are encouraged to apply. In some cases, additional preliminary study may be required. Continuation in the program is determined by academic results. Please refer to Course Search for more details on entry requirements.