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Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
Abbreviation: | GCertInno&Entrep |
UOW Course Code: | 1190 |
CRICOS Code: | N/A |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 1 year part-time |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Business |
Intake Session(s): | Trimester 1 |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Sydney |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed primarily for graduates from a non business/commerce background. The program provides recent graduates with the skills to develop a key idea(s) which may have emerged from their undergraduate studies.
Students have the opportunity to develop both soft and hard skills, together with business acumen, in order to maximise the likelihood of their future career in an entrepreneurial environment.
Subjects are offered as intensive lectures and workshops on evenings or weekends to accommodate those working full-time.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be able to:
- Evaluate the key aspects required to develop and sustain an ethical, innovative entrepreneurial culture.
- Develop and apply creative and innovative processes, techniques, methodologies and models.
- Analyse the theoretical and practical aspects of financial management in order to secure funding for an innovative project.
- Map key stakeholder expectations with a view to secure funding for an innovative project.
- Develop and communicate a business plan to an expert panel on the validity of the chosen project.
- Participate in a team to achieve creative outputs.
Course Structure
Candidates are required to complete four (4) subjects (24 credit points) as listed below:
| Subject Code | subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBS 842 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 6 | Trimester 1 |
| TBS 840 | Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs | 6 | Trimester 1 |
| TBS 841 | Financial Skills for Entrepreneurs | 6 | Trimester 2 |
| TBS 843 | Innovation and Applied Project | 6 | Annual |
PLEASE NOTE: Not all subjects are offered at all locations, and subject and session offerings may change prior to the commencement of session. Students are advised to check the latest information available on the Subject Database by clicking the subject codes above.
A summary of subject session offerings is available here.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Website: www.uow.edu.au/business
Email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au