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MC-INNENT

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Master by coursework

Do you want to lead business innovation and corporate intrapreneurship, or be part of the exciting world of entrepreneurship and startups?

Course outline
  • Qualification
    Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  • Duration

    Duration

    2 years full-time
  • Credit

    Credit

    400
  • CRICOS

    CRICOS

    110823A
  • Location

    Location

    Curtin Perth
Course outline

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Semester 1, 2024

1 May 2023

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Semester 2, 2024

1 March 2024

Applications now closed!

Semester 1, 2025

Applications now open!

12 February 2025

Semester 2, 2025

3 March 2025

9 July 2025

Course outline
Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Outline

Outline

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or corporate innovator, this master course is for you. In addition to the specialist content, this course also offers opportunities to complete business internships and specialised programs such as the MIT Global Innovation Bootcamp and the Curtin Ignition commercialisation program.

Throughout the course you will gain the skills of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, business creativity and innovation, and international marketing positioning and engagement. You’ll learn how to utilise those skills to unlock innovative opportunities and generate competitive solutions to complex issues in international business and entrepreneurship.

You’ll explore the relationship between innovation and creativity as a business tool, and study the application of design thinking to professional practice and entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn about ICT, analytics and data visualisation, and experience business simulations in the context of international business and entrepreneurial communications.

Throughout the course you’ll develop commercialisation, managerial and stakeholder engagement competencies in the context of international business – including the development of industry, executive and startup connections and networks.

You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with culturally diverse stakeholders and First Nations Peoples, and to consider the sustainability and impact of the business environment on society – all of which are increasingly important for ethical and professional practice in the modern world.

You’ll study real-world cases and undertake individual and team projects that apply leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship skills that are relevant to private companies and the public sector.

What jobs can the Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship course lead to?

Careers

  • Entrepreneur / startup founder 
  • Innovation manager / advisor
  • Innovation engagement advisor
  • International business advisor
  • Business development manager.

Industries 

  • Innovation and startups
  • Venture capital
  • Government and non-profit
  • Resources and renewable energy.

What you'll learn

  • engage critically and reflectively with contemporary knowledge and skills relating to international business, entrepreneurship and start-ups and apply to professional practice
  • develop entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial and innovation skills and utilise these skills effectively to generate innovative solutions to complex issues in international business and entrepreneurship
  • communicate professionally and effectively, through written and oral means, to culturally diverse stakeholders and local First Peoples within the ethical and professional frameworks of international business and entrepreneurship
  • communicate professionally and effectively, through written and oral means, to diverse stakeholders within the ethical and professional frameworks of international business and entrepreneurship
  • consider feasibility, sustainability and impact of the business environment and society when using new and established technologies including business simulation software in international business and entrepreneurial communications
  • employ international business, entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship and innovation skills to engage responsibly with industry partners, complying with appropriate legislation and protocols and demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills as appropriate

Why study Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

High national ranking

Curtin Business School tops the rankings for business schools in Western Australia in the Eduniversal 'Palmes of Excellence' league (2021), and sits first in Australia's 4 Palmes' league as a "top business school with significant international influence".

Top 1%

Curtin ranks in the top 1% of universities worldwide (Academic Ranking of World Universities 2022).

Internationally accredited

Curtin Business School is recognised as an elite global business school through its accreditations by EQUIS, AACB International and EFMD.

I chose to study the Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship because it aligned with my passion for startups. Throughout the course I enjoyed meeting like-minded people and networking with peers and professionals, and I value the critical thinking and design thinking skills that I’ve gained.

Sherin Breuer

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants require a bachelor degree in any discipline.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

You may demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests and qualifications.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

Writing

6.0

Speaking

6.0

Reading

6.0

Listening

6.0

Overall band score

6.5

Credit for recognised learning (CRL)

Use your experience to get credit towards your degree

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

Fees and charges

Domestic fee paying postgraduate

2024 Fee year:

$29,931*

Domestic

Domestic

Fees are indicative only.

* Based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credits. The total cost will depend on your course options (i.e. units selected and time taken to complete).

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Location

For start dates, please view the academic calendar.

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2024

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2025

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

2026

Semester 1
  • On campus
Semester 2
  • On campus

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The University reserves the right to withdraw any unit of study or program which it offers, to impose limitations on enrolment in any unit or program, and/or to vary arrangements for any program.

How to apply

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  • Curtin course code: MC-INNENT
  • CRICOS code: 110823A
  • Last updated on: 9 November 2024

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