Australian National University
Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 Months
- Course Type: Master's
Gain specialised knowledge and skills in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation, which can be tailored to include a second specialisation.
Course overview
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation program equips graduates and professionals from any discipline to become evidence-based decision makers, innovative problem solvers, responsible social citizens and future leaders.
In a typical first semester, students will study four introductory courses that provide a common foundation for all Research School of Management (RSM) postgraduate coursework programs. This common core will enable students within RSM to have a broad understanding of key management discipline areas that will support future studies towards a wide range of potential career paths. The common core also provides scope for students to transition between programs (if desired).
This is followed by Management breadth studies in a typical second semester, for a coherent body of knowledge of leadership, change management, organisational behaviour, entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy.
Finally, across typical third and fourth semesters, students will develop depth in Entrepreneurship and Innovation studies, with knowledge about theoretical foundations and context within which innovations and new ventures contribute to economic activity, an introduction to the tools and frameworks used to identify new venture opportunities and potential innovations and how to further research and develop their knowledge and skills for entrepreneurship and innovation in the context of a personally impactful client-based project.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
60 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
- Managing in a Global Context
- Technology and Project Management
- New Venture Creation
- Innovation
- Evidence-Based Management
- Organisational Behaviour
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Strategic Management
- Leading People and Change
- Marketing Management
12 units from completion of courses from the following list:
- ANU College of Business and Economics Internship Program (PG) (six or 12 units)
- Applied Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Business Growth Strategies
- Global Business Project
- Group Research and Innovation Project (GRIP)
Either:
24 units from completion of one of the following specialisations:
- Business Information Systems
- International Business
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Project Management
Or:
- 24 units from completion of 6000-, 7000- or 8000-level elective courses offered by ANU
Contact the university or visit its website for the complete breakdown of each specialisation.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must present one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
- A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
- A bachelor's (honours) degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
- A bachelor's degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and a graduate certificate with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
- A graduate certificate or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0 and at least three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
- An ANU Graduate Certificate of Management with a minimum GPA of 5.0/7.0.
- A graduate diploma or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
- A completed Evidence-Based Management EdX MicroMasters, achieving at least 70% in the final capstone exam.
- 48 units of courses in a postgraduate program with a minimum GPA of 4.0/7.0.
- GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test), completed no more than five years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 550 and a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
- GRE general test, completed no more than five years before the time of application, with a minimum score of 155 for verbal reasoning, 155 for quantitative reasoning and 4.0 in analytical writing and a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
- A minimum of 10 years of full-time equivalent years of professional experience at ANZSCO Skill Level 1 in a field related to the program.
The GPA for a Bachelor's program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor's degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor's degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission.
Ranking and English language proficiency: At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is competitive. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry. In line with the university's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants based on specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed based on one of the following:
- A GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the bachelor's degree is used.
- Demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency.
Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor's degree reassessed to confirm that the minimum requirements were met.
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.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Possible roles suitable for graduates include:
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders
- Innovation managers
- Business consultants
- Leaders in many other influential roles
Learning outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesise evidence to inform decision-making.
- Create opportunities and novel solutions to organisational challenges.
- Work effectively with others to resolve challenges.
- Adapt to complex and uncertain situations.
- Engage, inform and influence stakeholders.
- Incorporate the influence of a changing global environment.
- Demonstrate ethical behaviour and make principled decisions.
- Apply specialised knowledge and skills in the area of entrepreneurship and innovation.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Annual indicative fee in 2026: $44,150 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 units (normally eight courses) per year.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
All students are required to pay a services and amenities fee.
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 program.