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Please Note: This course will not be taking applications for 2023.

The Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation opens the door to the knowledge and skills required to build a new enterprise, grow existing businesses and develop a high-level venture.

You may take units individually, complete four units to graduate with the Graduate Certificate, or use the Certificate as your pathway into the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation or an Executive MBA.

The essential units are:

DNA: Opportunity, Discovery, Creativity and Design
Project Management in Entrepreneurial Ventures
Entrepreneurial Intention, New Venture and Innovation.

The fourth unit is an elective that you choose from the wide range available across the Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship.

The Graduate Certificate benefits from direct discussions with professional guest speakers and fellow students who work for our industry partners. Our close links to industry provide engagement that ensures course content is always current and highly relevant.

Information sessions

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Every international student application is considered for a scholarship
Whether you’re living in Australia or overseas, you’re automatically considered for a scholarship of up to 20% off your course fees. Please check our updated entry requirements.

Duration

6 Month/s

Intakes

Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) - View application and start dates

CRICOS code

081746J

Fees

A$23120 (total for 2024)*

The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

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Course industry partners include

Elena Bogomolova, Senior Manager, Tax Consulting, Pitcher Partners

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:

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.

International students in Australia who hold student visas are required to study full-time and on campus. Courses that are taught entirely online are only available to international students studying outside Australia or those in Australia who are not on a student visa. Online courses are not available to international students in Australia who hold a student visa.

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).

Units of study

Want to know more about the units that make up your course, how many units you need to complete, our recommended study sequence, and what your timetable looks like this year? Check out our Course Planner and get enrolled.

Core units

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 for Entrepreneurial Ventures

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

Careers and graduate outcomes

- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.

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.

Pathways and scholarships

- Scholarships.

Scholarships

At Swinburne scholarships are about providing opportunity, promoting equity and recognising excellence and achievement. Scholarships are available for both commencing and current students. Find out more about scholarships.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and English language requirements.

Course fees

A$23120 (total for 2024)*

Entry requirements

A prerequisite for many courses, the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) can now be done on campus in Hawthorn at Room 132, Building TD. Book now or call +61 3 9214 3584 for more information.

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.

English language requirements

Satisfactory completion of one of the following:

IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0
Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
Or equivalent measures available at English language requirements.

How to apply

Find out more about how to apply.