Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Discontinued: This course has no new intake. This information is provided for continuing students
Course Description:
This course replaces the . This program focuses on the specific needs of entrepreneurs and innovators who want to successfully commercialise their innovation. It is tailored for those who want to bring visionary attitudes and possibilities to existing business ventures or non-business enterprises. The program is delivered in small, highly-interactive classes by highly experience ‘pracademics’ – academics who are also practitioners in the field. It encourages students to work on real-life projects of direct relevance and interest.
Aims & Objectives:
At the completion of the Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, it is expected that students will have the skills for: Managing the complexities of growing businesses through leadership and collaboration; Optimizing growth through appropriate financial and legal strategies; Developing integrated marketing communications to acquire and retain niche markets; and Developing a venture business plan with predetermined growth strategies 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:
Full-time students undertake four units of study per semester, part-time students undertake two units of study per semester.* Each unit of study is either taught in the traditional mode of one (three-hour) night class per week over a 12-week semester or in 'block mode' (usually six days within a 12-week semester). Students are expected to spend a minimum of the equivalent class contact hours per week in private study and/or team project work. The graduate certificate can also be offered as an in-house training program for companies or other organisations. *Students holding international student visa are required to study full-time.
Units of Study:
Stage 1 - Graduate Certificate HEI611 New Venture Leadership HEI621 New Venture Financial Management HEI631 New Venture Marketing HEI691 Opportunity Evaluation
Education Abroad:
Swinburne offers International Exchange Programs as well as other Education Abroad Programs to help internationalise your degree. International Exchange is an academic program allowing you to study at a Swinburne Partner Institution for one or two semesters during your degree. Swinburne's Partner Institutions offer many relevant subjects as well as a secure base to explore a different culture. Your studies whilst on exchange can be credited towards your Swinburne degree, provided they are relevant and approved by Swinburne. For further information visit the Swinburne Abroad website.
Career Opportunities:
Successfully start and/or develop new enterprises and enhance career development within organisations.
Graduate Attributes:
Swinburne University of Technology works to produce higher education graduates who are capable in their chosen profession. Learners bring to Swinburne University of Technology a diverse wealth of experiences and graduate with individual understandings, abilities and attitudes. These skills include: Teamwork skills Analysis skills Problem solving skills Communication skills Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems Ability to work independently
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have qualifications or experience which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, are of a satisfactory standard and suitable preparation for entry into the program. A tertiary qualification would be an advantage. Applicants will only be admitted to the program if they are able to demonstrate entrepreneurial experience of at least 4 years, or characteristics or show that their prior experiences provide a suitable foundation for the program. Applicants who do not hold a tertiary qualification will only be admitted at the Graduate Certificate level.
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 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. International students should bring certified copies of documentation supporting any claim for exemption.
Course Fees:
The indicative course tuition fee is $10,000 for 2012, based on 0.5 year full time load (or 0.5 EFTSL). The total tuition fee is dependent upon the combination of units of study selected by the student. Fees are reviewed each year and may increase. 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 is available to eligible fee-paying undergraduate and postgraduate students. It provides students with a loan to cover their tuition fees (lifetime maximum $85,062 from 1 January 2010). 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.auFor information about Swinburne's fees visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
Application Procedure:
Application forms can be downloaded from the website at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/postgrad/apply/
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: postgrad@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.swinburne.edu.au/business/agse
