Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Blended learning – on-campus and digital learning
This course will not be taking applications for 2023.
You might be interested in our Master of Business Administration, in which you can specialise in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Applications are now open.
With the world-class Swinburne Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, you can spearhead entrepreneurial initiatives in existing organisations or start new ventures.
Our close industry partners ensure that the Swinburne Master reflects the best, contemporary business practices.
Partners are integral to you exploring entrepreneurs’ successes, inspiring and diverse stories, resilience in the face of failure and authentic challenges. They also enrich your learning with site visits, networking opportunities, and mentoring of final year applied projects.
Entrepreneurs often need to draw on the expertise of others, so access to Swinburne’s vibrant entrepreneurship ecosystem can be invaluable. The Australian Graduate School of Entrepreneurship connects you to the wider university through Swinburne’s Innovation Hub, Digital Innovation Lab, as well as our Business Incubator and Entrepreneur-in-Residence programs.
Depending on prior learning and experience, you may complete the Master in one year, 18 months or two years.
This course will not be taking applications for 2023. You might be interested in our Master of Business Administration, in which you can specialise in Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Applications are now open.
Duration
1 year, 1.5 years or 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time (dependent on prior qualifications and experience)
Study modes
- Full-time,
- Part-time
2024 Start Dates
Professionally accredited by
Course industry partners include
The program gave me practical experience with successful entrepreneurs. The stories of so many entrepreneurs have given me different perspectives on how they solve business problems, their creativity, persistence and the impact they bring to the community.
Thi Kim
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Real-life projects with real-life impact
My last two completed subjects were applied subjects and we were teamed with industry partners, university professors and PhD students. They were some of the most engaging projects that I’ve been involved in. The real life examples we worked on had outcomes that could directly impact the livelihoods of these people. It wasn’t just an assignment being completed to finalise a unit. We made real life decisions to hopefully benefit people’s futures. My learnings and growth have truly impacted me in a way that I will be forever grateful for.
Leading a democratic revolution
Can an app lead a social and political movement?
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation graduate Adam and his team at MiVote are using technology to shake up the state of democracy and give the people their voice back. MiVote allows citizens to have their say on issues being debated in Parliament in real-time and not just at the polls.
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation provided me the opportunity to network with my peers and change my lens on the Critical Point Network (CPN). The Venture Planning subject taught me about the lean start-up, testing concepts in a controlled environment, and how pivoting fast is crucial for business success. I have been able to directly apply these skills and knowledge to my work.
Fiona Carter - Critical Point Network (CPN) Manager, Pitcher Partners
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
- Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GC-ENTINN3)
- Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (GD-ENTINN3) ^
- Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MA-ENTINN5)
Course structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students must complete 200 credit points comprising:
- 4 foundation units (50 credit points)
- 8 core units (100 credit points)
- 4 units comprising one specialisation or 4 elective units (50 credit points)
Students with a previous relevant qualification from a recognised institution and/or relevant work experience may be eligible for exemptions from the foundation units or core units. If found eligible, students may be able to complete a total of 100cps (8 units) or 150cps (12 units). Please refer to the course entry requirements for more information. Exemptions for the core units will only be evaluated and awarded at the discretion of the Course Director and Post Graduate Director.
The maximum level of credit that can be granted for the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is 100 credit points (normally 8 units). The exception to this rule is for students entering with a Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation who may be granted up to 125 credit points of advanced standing (normally ten 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.
Students must complete ACC60008 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must complete FIN60006 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
FIN60006 Frontiers in FinTech
Students must select up to four units from the list below. NOTE: some units are equal to 25cps.
Students to complete INF70005 as core and select any three from the remaining list of units.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Students must complete any four units from the list below.
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities, course aims and objectives and graduate skills.
Career opportunities
Aims and objectives
- 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 team, and use advanced tools and practices of entrepreneurship within project work
- demonstrate professionalism, integrity, ethical conduct, professional accountability and a deep awareness of professional practices in a global and sustainable context
- apply entrepreneurship fundamentals to the analysis, design and operation of a business model using appropriate entrepreneurship and innovation methods and tools, applied in a variety of contexts
- reflect on, and take responsibility for, learning and self-management processes
- apply knowledge of research principles and methods to plan and execute a piece of research with some independence.
Graduate skills
- 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.
AACSB Accreditation
Swinburne business degrees are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. The alumni of AACSB accredited business schools are among the world’s most influential leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs impacting business, government, and non-profit sectors. Only five per cent of business schools worldwide are AACSB accredited.
Course fees and requirements
- Entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
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.
Entry requirements
- a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent or
- the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only)
- the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation; or
- an honours bachelor degree in a related discipline
- a bachelor degree in a related discipline; or
- a graduate certificate in a related discipline; or
- a bachelor degree (or higher award) in any discipline and have two years relevant work experience* or
- the Postgraduate Qualifying Program (available to International applicants only) PLUS either previous related discipline Higher Education Study, OR a minimum of two years relevant work experience*