Graduate study
We now live in an age where entrepreneurs are key to developing the next generation of innovative game-changing companies and driving commercial value. Our units and specialisations will change the way you think, create and drive positive change.
Creativity and entrepreneurship (BEX5411)
In this unit, you will build understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and embark upon a journey of creating innovative business ideas and positioning them for market. You will develop practical skills through an in-depth industry project.
Finance and accounting for start-ups (BEX5114)
This unit provides a strong focus on operational and budgeting elements, in particular cash flow management to develop entrepreneurial capability in fostering understanding of the critical importance of sound financial acumen in becoming profitable.
Technology and innovation for start-ups (BEX5413)
This unit adopts a design-driven innovation perspective and demonstrates how a human-centred lens is applied when developing new products, services and technologies. This will allow you to more comprehensively explore the interplay between innovation, technology, and delivery to market.
Law for entrepreneurs (BEX5120)
The unit offers a broad overview of relevant aspects of the law to ensure legislative requirements are complied with and by doing so, risks to any potential business are mitigated. It will also enable founders to seek the right kind of legal advice at the right time for their business.
Start-up Fastrack: Units 1 & 2
This set of two units (12 credit points) forms the final phase of the entrepreneurship specialisation. Working in diverse start-up teams, you will test, prototype and refine a viable response to a real-world challenge or opportunity. You will learn how to develop and deliver an end-to-end solution using innovative approaches to problem solving.
• Fastrack 1 (BEX5415)
• Fastrack 2 (BEX5416)
Master's degrees
A number of our Masters degrees offer maximum flexibility for you to be able to complete the entire suite of entrepreneurship units or just one or two depending on your interests and career pathway.
• Master of Business (Entrepreneurship)
• Master of Global Business
• Master of Project Management
Entrepreneurship for graduate students
As part of his entrepreneurship unit, Biotechnology student, Avinash Fernandes is getting a taste for how to be creative in his problem solving. Hear how he is utilising entrepreneurial thinking to broaden his perspective, and develop a solution for a different field.
What's an entrepreneurial mindset?
From 2020 onwards, you can undertake a specialisation in entrepreneurship through a series of immersive and interactive units designed and delivered by industry experts.
Entrepreneurship specialisation factsheet
Our Master's level entrepreneurship specialisation consists of 6 units available to postgraduate level students. In order to complete the full specialisation, you’ll need to undertake 4 foundational prerequisite units to ensure you’re prepared and eligible for enrolment in the capstone units Fastrack 1 & 2, which runs across two semesters in your final year. View the factsheet for further information.
Contact us
If you have any queries in relation to our study options, events, research or would like to discuss your entrepreneurial endeavours, we are always up for a coffee and chat. Email us at: Business.Entrepreneurship@monash.edu