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Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (208JA.1)
Please note these are the 2017 details for this course
| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
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| 70 | On campus |
3.0 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| On campus |
3.0 years | ||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Business, Government & Law | Canberra Business School |
076913G | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 7 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.0 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Transform your bright ideas into a successful business
Do you have an entrepreneurial mindset but also want a solid grounding in business theory? Our Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is the smart option for you. You will gain deep knowledge and practical skills to lead business projects with confidence and develop the skills needed to succeed either in a start-up environment or within an organization embarking on significant change.
Study a Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and you will:
- cover key areas such as management, government-business relations, strategy and organisational behaviour
- examine the impact of strategy, leadership, marketing, workforce issues, commercialisation and globalisation on business
- refine your communication and collaborative skills
- master critical thinking and problem solving
- explore entrepreneurial and innovative behaviour, such as creativity, risk-taking and sustainability
- learn how to operate ethically
- customise your degree to include a second major in business or other area of study that interests you.
Work integrated learning
This degree offers the opportunity to engage with the professional community via the Social Entrepreneurial Project. The project is run with a student-driven approach under the supervision of both a professional practitioner and an academic mentor. You will be required you to undertake a community group project with a focus on entrepreneurship and social responsibility with a minimum of 75 hours duration.
Career opportunities
- Entrepreneurship
- Business ownership
- Venture capital analysis
- Change management
- Product development
Course specific information
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course you can apply for a Bachelor of Management with a major in entrepreneurial management. You’ll then have the option of transferring at the end of first year if your grade average is strong.
Professional accreditation
None.
Normal UC admission requirements to an undergraduate course.
Assumed knowledge
None.
Periods course is open for new admissions
This course is not open for new admissions.
Credit arrangements
There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (208JA) | 72 credit points
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Commercialisation (6351) | 3 credit points — Level 3
Note:
- From 2018 students should take unit 8296 Introduction to Politics & Government instead of unit 6606. Students who are already required to take 8296 in their course may select an Open Elective instead.
Note:
- 1. Unit 8730 Problem Evaluation and Resolution was replaced by unit 5123 Business Statistics or 9522 Business Research Methods from 2016.
- 2. Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce at Bruce campus not undertaking an Accounting, Banking & Finance or Financial Planning major can substitute 5123 with 9522 Business Research Methods
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732) | 3 credit points — Level 1
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 unit 5617 Accounting for Managers is no longer offered. Students complete unit 11009 Business Decision Making instead.
Note:
- From Semester 1 2018 students not completing the major in Marketing, Marketing Management or Business Administration, may choose to complete an Open Elective unit in lieu of 6357 Intro to Marketing.
- Commerce students seeking accreditation by professional Accounting bodies or the Financial Planning Assoc must pass Intro to Economics & (Accounting for Managers or Business Decision Making).
- Unit Levels: In selecting electives students should note that no more than 30 credit points at Level 1 is permitted for the entire course.
Note:- Must pass 18 credit points from anywhere in the University, as a major, a minor and/or as individual units.
- Students may choose to undertake some of their elective units under the International Study Abroad Program (www.canberra.edu.au/study-abroad/travel-os)
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commercialisation (6351)
Summer Term
Two Open Elective Units
Winter Term
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commercialisation (6351)
Winter Term
Two Open Elective Units
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
MJ0196 Restricted Choice Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
MJ0196 Restricted Choice Unit
Open Elective Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Commercialisation (6351)
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Year 3
Semester 2
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Open Elective Unit
MJ0196 Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Open Elective Unit
Semester 2
Open Elective Unit
Commercialisation (6351)
Year 3
Semester 2
Two Open Elective Units
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Problem Analysis and Statistics (8732)
Year 3
Semester 1
Two Open Elective Units
Year 4
Semester 1
MJ0196 Restricted Choice Unit
MN0144 Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective Units
MN0144 Restricted Choice Part B Unit
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Semester 1
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Two Open Elective Units
UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Year 1
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Minor in Business & Government Foundation (MGT) Restricted Choice Unit
Course duration
Standard six semesters full-time or equivalent. Maximum twenty semesters.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| A conceptual understanding and a practical orientation in management, government-business relations, public sector management and policy, governance, politics and government and sociology and social policy. | - Communication - Analysis and inquiry - Working independently and with others |
| - An understanding of the nature of entrepreneurship, and of the concepts and practices of successful private-sector management, including strategic management, leadership, marketing, workforce issues, commercialisation and the impact of globalisation on modern businesses. - Students will be able to demonstrate their understanding of the different fields, concepts and practices listed in the two objectives through methods such as: - Communicating their understanding (explain, describe, identify and report) to relevant stakeholders or community groups. - Analysing, evaluating and advising, as a result of their project studies. - Applying principles, solving problems (that business may have for example). - Working in teams on certain projects in the community. |
- Analysis and inquiry - Working independently and with others |
| Demonstrate capacity to think and plan strategically, evaluate opportunities and source resources. | - Problem solving |
| Demonstrate an understanding of entrepreneurial and innovative behaviour including approaches to teamwork, communication, creativity, innovation, risk-taking, sustainability as well as ethical and social responsibility. | - Professionalism and social responsibility - Working independently and with others |
| Apply skills gained throughout the course to formulate and evaluate an entrepreneurial business plan from the start-up to the commercialisation stage of a creative idea. | - Communication - Analysis and inquiry |
| Identify and describe the important elements of managing rapid growth and overcoming obstacles in an entrepreneurial environment. | - Analysis and inquiry - Problem solving - Communication |
Majors
- Minor in Business Foundation (MN0145)
- Major in Entrepreneurial Management (MJ0196)
- Minor in Business and Government Foundation (MN0144)
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation | B Entrepreneurship&Innovation |
Honours
High performing students may be eligible to enrol in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) course.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Current and Commencing Students | In person, Student Centre Building 1 (take a BGL Faculty course advice ticket) or Email bglstudent@canberra.edu.au |
| Prospective International Students | Email international@canberra.edu.au or Phone +61 2 6201 5342 |
| Prospective Domestic Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
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