Specialisation overview
Entrepreneurs can be found in a diverse range of industries. What they have in common is ambition, an ability to think outside the box and the love of a personal challenge.
If you want to pave your own way and solve problems with new ideas, services and products, you could be an entrepreneur in the making.
This specialisation is designed for enterprising people who want to become entrepreneurs as founders of fast-growing businesses or work as internal corporate entrepreneurs for innovative organisations. It will complement most undergraduate degrees at Curtin.
You’ll gain skills in problem solving, planning, organising and managing innovation and develop your skills, knowledge and expertise in starting, running and growing an entrepreneurial venture.
This specialisation provides breadth in innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, design thinking and prototyping for innovative individuals or those wishing to work as internal corporate entrepreneurs.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information on units and course structure, visit our Handbook.
How to study this specialisation
A specialisation is a set of four units you study to complement your degree. It helps you broaden your expertise and tailor your degree to your career goals. To study this specialisation, you’ll need to apply for one of the courses listed below.
You may also be able to study this minor as part of a different degree, depending on the course structure. Contact a Future Students Advisor for more information.
Career outcomes
Careers
- Business manager
- Business owner
- Business partner
- Entrepreneur
- Intrapreneur
Industries
- Public sector
- Start-ups
- Technology firms
Professional accreditation and recognition
Graduates may be eligible to apply for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.
For full entry requirements, fees and information for international students, visit the course page.
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