2019 Postgraduate Courses
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Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 2019

 

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, Trimester 2, Trimester 3

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong, Sydney

Additional Information:

Course Finder

 

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is designed for entrepreneurs and all those interested in applying creativity to foster innovation.

Students have the opportunity to develop both soft and hard skills, together with business acumen, in order to maximise the likelihood of successfully commercialising their ideas.

Subjects are offered as intensive lectures and workshops on evenings or weekends to accommodate those working full-time.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution or have completed a minimum of three years relevant professional work experience.

International applicants must also meet the University's English Language requirements as set out at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/index.html

Other Academic requirements and English language requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of creativity and innovation.
2. Generate sustainable and responsible solutions to complex real world business challenges.
3. Critically appraise innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities from a financial perspective.
4. Develop and communicate a business plan for the chosen project orally and in writing.
5. Collaborate responsibly to achieve individual and collective outcomes.
6. Reflect on innovation and entrepreneurship abilities.

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Curriculum map illustrates where course learning outcomes are taught, practiced and assessed within subjects in the program.

Course Structure

Students are required to complete four (4) subjects (24 credit points) as listed below: 

 

Subject CodeSubject NameCredit Points
FIN 941Financial Skills for Entrepreneurs6
MGNT942Insights into Innovation and Entrepreneurship6
MGNT943Business Innovation Plan6
MGNT944Contemporary Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs6
FIN 941 and MGNT942 should be completed before MGNT943

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.

Other Information

For further information please email: business-enquiries@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 9 November, 2018