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Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Course Code: CMEI540M CRICOS Code: 046858C

Duration	Campus and Intake	Fee*
1 Year/s	Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2)	A$22,000 (total for 2012)

*The indicative course fees shown in Course Search apply to international students studying on-campus in Australia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.

About the course

Course Description:

This course replaces the pre-2012 Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CMEI540).

The Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is only available as an exit award within the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CMEI640M) (MEI) program.

(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)

Course Structure:

The Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation forms part of the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation program and is an exit award only.

To qualify for the award of Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students must complete two double units of study (50 credit points) in addition to the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (CMMS440) (or equivalent).

Students cannot enrol directly into the Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation; this program is an exit award only.

Units normally carry 12.5 credit points, while double units carry 25 credit points. In each year, eight units or equivalent normally constitute a full-time load of 100 credit points and four units or equivalent normally constitute a part-time load* of 50 credit points.

*Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.

Units of Study:

Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (entry award)
HBG701 Integrated Management (25 credit points)
HBG702 Business in Practice (25 credit points)

Exit with the graduate certificate or progress to the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (exit award only)
HEI751 Core Entrepreneurship: Theory and Applied Knowledge (25 credit points)
HEI761 Core Entrepreneurship: Skills and Practice (25 credit points)
Complete the graduate diploma or progress to the Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

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 page.

Employment Outcomes

Career opportunities:

Graduates will learn the skills to successfully start and/or develop new enterprises, and to enhance career development within organisations.

How To Apply

English Language Requirements:

Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%); OR, obtaining a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; OR, a TOEFL (Paper-based) minimum score of 575 (with Test of Written English (TWE) score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Computer-based) minimum score of 232 (with Written Writing score of 5); OR, a TOEFL (Internet-based) minimum score of 90 with no band less than 20.

Refer to the English Language Requirements website for further information.

Academic Requirements:

Have completed a degree at a recognised university or college of at least the equivalent of a 3 year degree at an Australian University.
Have completed the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Have such other qualifications or experience which, in the opinion of the Selection Committee, are of a 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.

Find Out More

For further information:

Enquire online: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/international/enquiry

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+613 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

Information Sessions:

Visit our Meet Us page to see when we are visiting your home country (or here in Australia)

Scholarships:

A range of scholarships are available to international students, visit our Scholarship Page for details.