Australian Catholic University

Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 6 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Develop knowledge and skills to commercialize creative ideas, learn about financing, business management and problem-solving, which will enable you to develop and manage high-growth ventures.

Course overview

Being a successful innovator or entrepreneur takes more than just big ideas. This graduate certificate gives you the tools to turn your ideas into business opportunities, whether you’re developing a new start-up, are already a manager interested in innovation, or transitioning out of full-time work into self-employment.

All our units are embedded with the United Nations Sustainable Goals. You’ll have the option of completing an elective in marketing or information technology and you'll have the support of Collaborate Plus, ACU’s own business incubator and consultation service.

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a pathway into the MBA and Executive MBA, or can count towards a specialisation in those degrees.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
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Can be studied part time
6 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $2,870
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The estimated per units fees are calculated based on the annual average first year fee. It applies to a study load of 40 credit points (4 units) per year.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
4
Fees
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (4 units) per year.
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What you will study

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you must complete 40 credit points.

  • Entrepreneurship
  • New Venture Finance
  • Small Business Management
  • Elective

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, an applicant must have completed one of the following prerequisites:

  • The equivalent of an Australian bachelor's degree in any discipline.
  • At least two years of full-time experience in a managerial or decision-making role.

Outcomes

Course outcomes

The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship may be used as a pathway to the MBA and Executive MBA.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to get credit for your course based on prior formal, non-formal or informal learning. To apply, you will need to provide supporting documentation outlined by the university. Contact the university for more information.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average first-year fee in 2025: $11,480 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 40 credit points (normally four units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per semester.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Elective units.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.