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 commercialise 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 the 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
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you must complete 40 credit points or four units.
- 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.
Recognition of Prior Learning
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
Outcomes
Course outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship may be used as a pathway to the MBA and Executive MBA.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative first-year fee in 2026: $12,596 (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 semester or 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.