Course Overview

About This Course

Throughout the course, students will acquire cognitive skills to source, distill and interpret relevant business and commercial information and data to analyse the complex commercial contexts of new ventures or business growth opportunities. They will be able to identify business opportunities and develop innovative ideas and ventures drawing on analytical skills and problem solving strategies. Students will use their understanding of industrial, commercial, marketing, and financial principles to inform and drive successful entrepreneurial activities. They will be able to interact, negotiate, and communicate with others clearly and succinctly to achieve interpersonal and commercial outcomes. A graduate of the course will be able to make sound judgements informed by legal, regulatory and ethical standards to guide their entrepreneurial practice and business activities. Now more than ever the demands of contemporary business and commercial activities require creativity and innovation to drive growth and sustainability. To be an entrepreneur in an increasingly global marketplace requires critical analysis and creative thinking and a solid grounding in the principles of business development, management, communication and negotiation. Central to the challenge that Australia faces for successful development of innovation in business is the absence of a cohort of entrepreneurs who are skilled in commercialisation of business innovation and in the sustained growth of ventures. The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is structured so that students build the knowledge and practice the application of that knowledge to business innovation and entrepreneurial endeavours. The goal is to extend and deepen student capabilities so they become innovators who can drive the commercialisation process from idea incubation, through successful business launch, sustained growth and beyond. The CIHE Australia Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is designed to produce graduates who will play key roles in innovation and business generation within the small to medium enterprise sector which is vital to the future of Australian and global economic growth. Guaranteed entry ATAR Score 50 (for Domestic students only) Duration Full time: 3 years (or equivalent part time for Domestic students only) Start dates 20 July 23 November Study options Full Time Part Time (for Domestic students only) Fees FEE-HELP applicable (for Domestic students only) Level 1 Year one of the course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of entrepreneurship and innovation, accounting, and marketing. Students study economics, business communication and business ethics and are introduced to the principles and practices of creativity and innovation in a business context. Level 2 Year two of the course provides opportunities to broaden and deepen their understanding of entrepreneurship and disruptive innovation and what is involved in starting and building a business. These units are complemented through studies in business planning, the digital economy, and corporate entrepreneurship and innovation. Students study organisational behaviour and become familiar with the commercial law that governs entrepreneurial activity. Level 3 Year three of the course aims to consolidate and further deepen the students’ knowledge and understanding of financial management, leadership for change, intellectual property and commercialisation and integrated marketing communications. Students can select from electives in international business, global entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and services marketing to broaden their understanding of the local and global business environment. The third year culminates in the capstone unit, Entrepreneurial Project in which students are mentored through a business incubation process in which they research, plan, launch and grow a new business venture. Throughout the course, achievement of unit and course learning outcomes will be assessed through a range of formative and summative assessment activities. Lecturers will aim to provide timely and constructive feedback to support the success of students in the achievement of learning outcomes and to acquire the necessary attributes that will distinguish them as a graduate of CIHE.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

116 Pacific Highway, North Sydney, NSW 2060

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

To satisfy the general entrance requirements for admission to the course, applicants must meet at least one of the following entry requirements: DOMESTIC APPLICANTS: Successful completion of Year 12 and an ATAR score of 50 or above; or Successful completion of an equivalent secondary qualification either interstate or overseas (in English or see below); or Satisfactory completion of an accredited Tertiary Preparation Program or a Foundation Year Program offered by an Australian university that would enable students to gain entry to an Australian university; or Satisfactory completion of one year of accredited full-time study at a registered institute of tertiary education at AQF level 4 or above; or Admission to candidature for an undergraduate degree at an Australian University. INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS: Students whose first language is not English must demonstrate competency in the English language. English proficiency can be demonstrated by providing proof of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall test result of 6.0 (no band lower than 5.5) or equivalent English language test such as TOEFL or PTE. Other acceptable evidence of English proficiency includes: Completion of secondary education/undergraduate degree via the medium of English; or Successful completion of Year 12 secondary schooling in Australia (minimum of 1 school year to be completed in Australia within the last 2 years); or Successful completion of an Australian qualification recognised as at least AQF Certificate IV (minimum period of study of 1 school year within the last 2 years); or Successful completion of a Tertiary Studies Foundation Program (minimum period of study of 1 school year). International students who do not meet the specified English proficiency requirements may undertake an ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) program prior to undertaking the course. In addition, all students (domestic and international) must be 18 years of age or over at the time that they commence the course for which they have applied. COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a 3-year, 6-semester degree. To fulfil the requirements of the award, students must complete a total of 240 credit points or 24 units. Each unit is 10 credit points except BUS307 Work Integrated Learning unit which is a 20-credit points unit. Semester 1 BUS101 Business Communication 10 Credits BUS112 Management Principles and Operations 10 Credits ACC101 Accounting Practice 10 Credits ENT111 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation 10 Credits Semester 2 ENT103 Entrepreneurial Marketing 10 Credits BUS107 Business Ethics 10 Credits ENT102 Creativity and Innovation for Business 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits Semester 3 ENT203 Disruptive Innovation Pre-requisites: ENT111 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation; ENT102 Creativity and Innovation for Business 10 Credits ENT201 Practices of Entrepreneurship 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits Semester 4 ENT202 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pre-requisite: ENT111 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation 10 Credits LAW203 Commercial Law for Entrepreneurs 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits Semester 5 BUS304 Leadership and Change Management 10 Credits ENT301 Finance for Entrepreneurs Pre-requisites: LAW202 Commercial Law for Entrepreneurs; ACC101 Accounting Practice 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 10 Credits Semester 6 ENT308 Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Pre-requisites: LAW102 Commercial Law for Entrepreneurs; BUS203 Small Business Management 10 Credits ENT309 Entrepreneurship Project Pre-requisites: ENT201 Practices of Entrepreneurship; BUS202 Business Planning; BUS106 Introduction to Marketing 20 Credits ELECTIVE Choose an elective 20 Credits Available Electives BUS206 Managing People and Culture Pre-requisite: BUS112 Management Principles and Operations 10 Credits BUS202 Business Planning 10 Credits BUS203 Small Business Management Pre-requisite: BUS103 Accounting for Decision Making 10 Credits BUS205 Agile Project Management 10 Credits ENT102 Creativity and Innovation for Business 10 Credits ENT201 Practices of Entrepreneurship 10 Credits ENT202 Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation 10 Credits ICT101 Introduction to Information Technology 10 Credits ACC304 Advanced Management Accounting Pre-requisite: ACC204 Management Accounting 10 Credits BUS307 Work-Integrated Learning (Internship) Pre-requisite: 120 credit points 20 Credits ENT304 Integrated Marketing Communications Pre-requisite: BUS301 The Digital Economy 10 Credits ENT307 Services Marketing Pre-requisite: ENT103 Entrepreneurial Marketing 10 Credits ENT308 Intellectual Property and Commercialisation Pre-requisite: LAW 101 Commercial Law 10 Credits ENT103 Entrepreneurial Marketing 10 Credits CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING CIHE Australia grants credit towards a course of study on the basis of prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience to ensure that students commence study at a level appropriate to their learning experiences. 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Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

A graduate of CIHE Australia will possess comprehensive knowledge in their discipline area and be able to apply that knowledge effectively in the workplace. They will be able to identify problems and work pro-actively and creatively to develop solutions and to generate, analyse and interpret different types of information to inform and support decision-making processes. They will be able to think logically and critically to analyse and solve problems; be independent thinkers; engage with others proactively and collaboratively for continued personal and professional development; and act ethically and with an awareness of cultural diversity. They will also be able to communicate effectively to level required at the professional level. A graduate of the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation will be industry-ready to contribute to the Australian and global economies through the entrepreneurial deployment of business innovation. Whatever the career choice of a graduate of the course, they will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and attributes to be an entrepreneur, thinking creatively and acting innovatively.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units25 units

BUS101

Business Communication

BUS112

Management Principles and Operations

ACC101

Accounting Practice

ENT111

Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

ENT103

Entrepreneurial Marketing

BUS107

Business Ethics

ENT102

Creativity and Innovation for Business

ELECTIVE

Choose an elective

ENT203

Disruptive Innovation

ENT201

Practices of Entrepreneurship

ENT202

Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

LAW203

Commercial Law for Entrepreneurs

BUS304

Leadership and Change Management

ENT301

Finance for Entrepreneurs

ENT308

Intellectual Property and Commercialisation

ENT309

Entrepreneurship Project

BUS206

Managing People and Culture

BUS202

Business Planning

BUS203

Small Business Management

BUS205

Agile Project Management

ICT101

Introduction to Information Technology

ACC304

Advanced Management Accounting

BUS307

Work-Integrated Learning (Internship)

ENT304

Integrated Marketing Communications

ENT307

Services Marketing

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total estimated cost of the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

The estimated total course cost is AU$54,750, which comprises a tuition fee of AU$54,000 and a non-tuition fee of AU$750.

How long does the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation take to complete?

The course has a duration of 156 weeks, which is approximately three years of full-time study.

Where can I study the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation?

The course is offered at four campus locations in New South Wales: 116 Pacific Highway, North Sydney; 2 Woodville St, Hurstville; Level 11, 307 Pitt Street, Sydney; and Level 5, 213 Miller St, North Sydney — all owned and operated by the provider.

Is the Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights?

No. Although the course meets some criteria (it is a Skills Level 1 qualification with a duration greater than 92 weeks), it does not qualify for extended Post-Study Work Rights because it falls under the 08 – Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is excluded from that eligibility.

What field of education does this bachelor degree belong to?

The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is classified under the broad field of Management and Commerce (08), narrow field of Business and Management (0803), with a detailed field of Business and Management, n.f.d. (080300).

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