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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.

Duration

6 months full-time or equivalent part-time

Intakes

Hawthorn (HE Block 1, Semester 1, Semester 2, Term 4) - View application and start dates

Study modes

Full-time,
Part-time

2024 Start Dates

Semester 1 - 26 February 2024

Semester 2 - 29 July 2024

HE Block 1 - 05 February 2024

Term 4 - 16 September 2024

2023 Start Dates

Term 4 - 18 September 2023

Professionally accredited by

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.

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, 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.

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.

Credit

Credit is granted in recognition of previous study and/or experience and allows students to gain advanced standing towards their course. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about credit.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows students to gain credit (advanced standing) towards their course in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Learn more about RPL.

Course fees and requirements

- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.

Course fees

2023 rate*	Estimated total cost of the course	Estimated cost of the course per year if studying full-time*	Annual Amenities fee if studying full-time*
Full fee	$16,800	$16,800	See how your SSAF is calculated

Fees are estimates for students commencing in 2023 only: Tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. These fees apply for units studied in 2023 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.

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

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Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au