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Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

CMEI640M  040936J



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Fee*
18 Month/s Hawthorn (Semester 1, Semester 2) A$22,000 (annual 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.

This program is targeted at those who are active in, or intend to enter, the entrepreneurship field. Study areas include opportunity evaluation, new venture finance, entrepreneurial marketing, corporate entrepreneurship, managing the growing business and growth venture evaluation.

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This course replaces the pre-2012 Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CMEI640).
 
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MEI) 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. It encourages students to work on real-life projects of direct relevance and interest.

Learning goals and objectives are based around assessing new ventures and opportunities, planning and managing rapid growth, integrating interdisciplinary approaches and applying innovating solutions. This course is delivered in small, highly-interactive classes by highly experienced 'pracademics' - academics who are also practitioners in the field. Students develop skills in entrepreneurship and innovation, and the practice of innovation leadership.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)

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The course will aim to deliver a high quality education so that upon completion students will be able to:

  • Assess new ventures and opportunities
  • Plan and manage rapid growth
  • Integrate interdisciplinary approaches
  • Apply innovative solutions
At the completion of the program, it is expected that students will be able to:
  • Evaluate innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities and problems and uncover assumptions using theories and information from a range of disciplines as well as from personal experience
  • Integrate learning across disciplines, over time and between academic, employment and personal spheres
  • Research independently and explore with others those business or societal challenges and opportunities which lend themselves to innovative or entrepreneurial solutions
  • Critically analyse theories and information drawn from literature, research and personal experience in a range of entrepreneurial contexts and stages of venture development
  • Develop quantitative analytical skills to interrogate quantitative information and systematically analyse it to support the decision-making process
  • Display creative thinking to a range of problem solving and decision making techniques to demonstrate entrepreneurial leadership in their field
  • Inform and persuade others through presentations, processes or writing in a clear and concise manner to a professional business standard that is tailored to the situation and to stakeholder requirements
  • Behave ethically and honestly in working with others in both their academic and professional contexts, their private, public and community lives

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The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation incorporates the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (CMMS440) (entry award) and the Graduate Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CMEI540M) (exit award only).

To qualify for the award of Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, students must complete six units of study (100 credit points), including two double units, in addition to the Graduate Certificate of Management Studies (or equivalent). The master's program structure includes:
 
Two core units of study (25 credit points each)
Four masters units of study (12.5 credit points each) offered as one of the following streams:
  • Researching Entrepreneurship and Innovation stream
  • Social Entrepreneurship stream
  • Globalising Business stream

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.

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

Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Students choose one stream from the options below:

Option 1: Researching Entrepreneurship and Innovation stream
Students complete:
HEI884 Research Methods 
and the following units:
HEI885 Minor Thesis (Full-time) (37.5 credit points)
or
HEI886 Minor Thesis (Part-time) (12.5 credit points) and

Option 2: Social Entrepreneurship stream
Students choose four units (12.5 credit points each) from the following list:
HPI559 Introduction to Philanthropy, Social Investment and Social Enterprise
HPI506 Evaluation of Policies, Proposals and Social Investments
HPI607 Social Enterprise Desktop Project
HPI609 Corporate Social Investment & Corporate Responsibility
HPI611 Social Enterprise Practicum (not available in 2012)

Option 3: Globalising Business stream
Students must complete the following two units:
HBI450 Introduction to International Business
HBI451 International Trade & Finance
And choose an additional two units from the following list:
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time and on campus and cannot take the other study modes.)

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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.

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

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Apply for this course by following the step-by-step process on our How to Apply page.

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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.

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  • Have completed a degree at a recognised university or college, preferably at credit level or better, of at least the equivalent of a 3 year degree at an Australian university.
  • Have completed the Graduate Diploma 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 provide a suitable foundation for the program.

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

Email: international@swinburne.edu.au

Phone:
+61 3 8676 7002 (outside Australia)
Freecall 1800 897 973 (within Australia)

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

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