Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Honours) forms the final stage in a four-stage nested suite of programs consisting of: Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Honours) By providing enhanced study opportunities, the MEI (Honours) program allows students to further develop the theoretical and practical skills gained in earlier stages of the program.
Aims & Objectives:
The primary aims of the program are: to emphasise the management of change and new opportunities rather than 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 commit to the notion of 'theory for practise’s sake' - applying leading-edge theory to seek practical solutions to complex real-world problems It has been shown that graduates of this integrated program are capable of starting, developing and managing new business opportunities to achieve company growth.
Course Structure:
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Honours) consists of four semesters of full-time study (12 weeks x four units of study) or the equivalent by part-time study. Students are required to complete 16 units of study (or equivalent), including 12 core MEI units of study and four elective units of study (or equivalent). Nominated honours units of study are both Stage 3 core units of study and all elective units of study. Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time. The award of Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (Honours) will be subject to: the successful completion of 16 units of study (or equivalent), and the attainment of a 70 per cent average over the final eight units of study (or 100 credit points) undertaken, or the attainment of a 75 per cent average over the final four units of study (or 50 credit points) undertaken A student who completes 16 units of study (or 200 credit points) but does not satisfy these performance criteria will be awarded the degree of Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI). Units of study are taught in either traditional mode of one (2.75 hours) class per week over a 12-week semester or in ‘block mode’ (usually six 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:
Full-Time Program Stage 1 - Graduate Certificate HEI611 New Venture Leadership HEI621 New Venture Financial Management HEI631 New Venture Marketing HEI691 Opportunity Evaluation Stage 2 - Graduate Diploma HEI711 Managing the Growing Business HEI721 Financial and Legal Strategies HEI741 Creativity and Innovation HEI791 The Business Plan Option 1 - Course Electives Stage 3 - Master HEI821 Growth Venture Evaluation HEI851 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation HEI861 Governance and Corporate Leadership HEI841 Negotiation and Strategic Relationships Stage 4 - Master (Honours) Elective 1* Elective 2* Elective 3* Elective 4* OPTION 2 - Integrating Project Stage 3 - Master HEI821 Growth Venture Evaluation HEI851 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation HEI861 Governance and Corporate Leadership HEI882/883 Integrating Project A & B Stage 4 - Master (Honours) HEI841 Negotiation and Strategic Relationships HEI882/883 Integrating Project A & B Elective 1* Elective 2* OPTION 3 - Minor Thesis Stage 3 - Master HEI821 Growth Venture Evaluation HEI851 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation HEI861 Governance and Corporate Leadership HEI884 Minor Thesis (Research Methods) Stage 4 - Master (Honours) HEI841 Negotiation and Strategic Relationships * Approved electives from the Swinburne MBA at the Australian Graduate Schoolf of Entrepreneurship (AGSE), or from appropriate levels of other postgraduate programs at Swinburne or at another institution.
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 that, 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 provide 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.
Credit Transfer:
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 subject 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. International students should bring certified copies of documentation supporting any claim for exemption.
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
