Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
This program has been developed for people who intend to start new, innovative businesses or to play a leading role in an innovative unit of an established organisation. The core of the program provides the theoretical and practical skills required to produce a comprehensive business plan integrating marketing, organisational behaviour and financial planning via a flexible corporate strategy into a business plan capable of attracting the risk capital of equity investors - venture capitalists and others. This program provides professional capabilities not only to potential entrepreneurs, but also to 'entrepreneurial professionals' and managers with an entrepreneurial outlook who wish to stay within an organisation and practise entrepreneurship by generating new ventures under the corporate umbrella.
Aims & Objectives:
The primary aims of the program are: to emphasise the management and development of new opportunities rather than the administration of established practices to develop a concentration on the planning and control of rapid business growth to devote constant attention to integrating knowledge through interdisciplinary approaches, rather than separating knowledge into functional specialties to establish a commitment to the notion of 'theory for practice’s sake' – applying leading-edge theory to create practical solutions for complex real-world problems It has been shown that graduates of our integrated program are capable of starting, developing and managing new business opportunities to achieve company growth.
Course Structure:
Each unit of study may be taught in the traditional mode of one (three-hour) night class per week over a 12-week semester or in 'block mode' (usually six full days over a 12-week period). Students are expected to spend a minimum of the equivalent class contact hours per week in private study and/or team project work.
Units of Study:
Stage 1 - Graduate Certificate HEI611 New Venture Leadership HEI691 Opportunity Evaluation HEI631 New Venture Marketing HEI621 New Venture Financial Management Stage 2 - Graduate Diploma HEI711 Managing the Growing Business HEI721 Financial and Legal Strategies HEI741 Creativity and Innovation HEI791 The Business Plan
Career Opportunities:
Successfully start and/or develop new enterprises, and enhance career development within organisations.
Entry Requirements:
A completed undergraduate degree, at a credit level, from a recognised tertiary institution, equivalent to a three year Australian bachelor degree. Or other qualifications or experience which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, are of satisfactory standard and suitable preparation for entry into the program. Applicants will only be admitted to the program if they are able to demonstrate entrepreneurial experience or characteristics or show that their prior experiences provides a suitable foundation for the program. Applicants who do not hold an appropriate qualification but who have significant relevant work experience (normally five years or more) are encouraged to apply. In some cases, additional preliminary study may be required. Continuation in the program is determined by academic results.
Recognition of Prior Learning:
AGSE is committed to the principles of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Our philosophy of 'Learning Through Experience' recognises that learning takes place through a variety of means including formal studies at universities, other accredited institutions and private providers, employer-based training and development, and relevant experience gained within the workforce. Undergraduate units are ineligible as a basis for unit exemptions, however, students with a major sequence of study in a relevant discipline will have the option of completing an additional elective as a substitution. Applications for RPL should accompany the enrolment application.
Course Fees:
In 2009, tuition fees for this program are based on $2450 per 12.5 credit point unit of study. In the event that a unit of study is derived from another program, the applicable fee will be that of the other program. All fees are reviewed each year and may increase without notice. The Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) is a suite of income-contingent loans for Australian citizens and holders of Australian permanent humanitarian visas. FEE-HELP (previously PELS) is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $83,313 from 1 January 2009). The FEE-HELP limit is indexed on 1 January each year. Note: New Zealand citizens and holders of other Australian permanent resident visas do not have access to HELP loans. These students must pay their student contributions or tuition fees up front without a discount. For further information on your support and study options visit the 'Going to Uni' website at: http://www.goingtouni.gov.au
Application Procedure:
Applications for mid-year entry will be accepted until Friday 17 July 2009. Applications submission details can be found on the application form and can be downloaded from the website at: www.swinburne.edu.au/hed/postgrad/apply
Information Sessions:
Postgrad City Session Question Everything in the one spot Wednesday 1 July 2009 6.00pm - 8.30pm Melbourne CBD Attend the Swinburne Postgraduate Q&A night in the city to find out more about Mid-year entry for postgrad programs. Register online now www.swinburne.edu.au/citysession
Further information:
Web: Enquire online Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/agse
