Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Bootcamp – Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
Quickly gain the skills needed to launch a new venture, build a small or medium sized business, or develop a high-growth enterprise with this Bootcamp Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Developed in consultation with industry leaders such as Pitcher Partners. You’ll benefit from discussions with expert guest speakers who’ve “been there and done that” so you can be confident the course content is always current and highly relevant.
You’ll learn creative, innovative and entrepreneurial approaches, which will equip you with the insight necessary to become the owner-operator of your own business, and connect you to careers in fields like business management, consultancy, and business and venture analysis.
Course entry is based on your previous study and/or relevant full-time work experience. The units are delivered flexibly online, on campus, or at Pitcher Partners’ Melbourne office. The qualification is usually completed over six months and can be used as a pathway into the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Executive MBA.
Course entry is based on your previous study and/or relevant full-time work experience. The units are delivered flexibly online, on campus, or at Pitcher Partners’ Melbourne office. The qualification is usually completed over six months and can be used as a pathway into the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation or Executive MBA.
Duration
6 months full-time or equivalent part-time
Intakes
Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2, HE Block 1, Term 4) - View application and start dates
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2021 Start Dates
Semester 2 -
02 August 2021
Term 4 -
20 September 2021
2022 Start Dates
HE Block 1 -
07 February 2022
Semester 1 -
28 February 2022
Semester 2 -
01 August 2022
Term 4 -
19 September 2022
Course industry partners include
I really enjoyed this program because it opened my mind to so many innovative ideas. I have acquired new skills and benefited from networking opportunities with interesting and diverse people.
Elena Bogomolova, Senior Manager, Tax Consulting, Pitcher Partners
Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
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:
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 course is for working professionals. That’s why we offer it in Intensive Mode. It’s an efficient and faster way to complete a postgraduate qualification with minimal impact on your professional and personal life. Units (subjects) are either delivered after work hours or on Fridays or Saturdays, and run throughout the year in six week teaching periods instead of the usual 12 week semesters. This means you can complete more units and graduate faster, or take breaks when you need to.
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation students must complete 50 credit points comprising:
- 4 core units of study
Maximum Academic Credit
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is 25 credit points (normally two units).
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is 25 credit points (normally two units).
Units of study
Core units
Students are required to complete all units listed below.
* Outcome units - matched exemptions are generally not granted for higher education outcome units.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Graduates learn the skills to successfully start and/or develop new enterprises, and to enhance career development within organisations. Graduates may find careers in the areas of business management, business and venture analysis, consultancy and as an owner-operator of their own business.
Aims and objectives
At completion of the Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, graduates will be able to:
- 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.
Graduate skills
The Swinburne graduate attributes signify that Swinburne intends that its teaching programs assist all its graduates to be:
- 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).
Pathways and scholarships
- Credit transfer, recognition of prior learning and scholarships.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2021 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2021 only and may change for units studied in future years. If part-time study is permitted, annual fees will be proportionally lower based on the number of units taken per semester.
How do I pay my fees?
FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible full-fee paying higher education students to help pay part or all of their tuition fees. The Commonwealth Government pays the amount of the loan directly to Swinburne.
The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year. Find out more about fees.
Entry requirements
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;
- a recognised bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline PLUS a minimum of two years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*
- a minimum of three years equivalent full-time relevant professional experience*
*Relevant professional/managerial experience and evidence of academic capability will be determined by the Faculty PVC (or delegate) with reference to Faculty determined guiding principles. 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.
How to apply
Find out more about how to apply.
Note: Students applying for this course for the HE Block 1 intake will commence studying with ENT60009 - Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design. All other units will be scheduled on or after the commencement of Semester 1.
Note: Students applying for this course for the HE Block 1 intake will commence studying with ENT60009 - Opportunity Discovery, Creativity and Design. All other units will be scheduled on or after the commencement of Semester 1.