Curtin University -

Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months

Dive into innovation and lead the change! Pioneer in corporate intrapreneurship or venture into entrepreneurship.

Course Overview

If you are an aspiring entrepreneur or corporate innovator, this master's course is for you. In addition to the specialist content, this course also offers opportunities to complete business internships and specialised programs such as the MIT Global Innovation Bootcamp and the Curtin Ignition commercialisation program.

Throughout the course, you will gain the skills of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, business creativity and innovation, and international marketing positioning and engagement. You’ll learn to utilise those skills to unlock innovative opportunities and generate competitive solutions to complex international business and entrepreneurship issues.

You’ll explore the relationship between innovation and creativity as a business tool and study the application of design thinking to professional practice and entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn about ICT, analytics and data visualisation and experience business simulations in international business and entrepreneurial communications.

Throughout the course, you’ll develop commercialisation, managerial and stakeholder engagement competencies in international business – including developing industry, executive and startup connections and networks.

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From 404225
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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 8 units (200 credits) per year.
Intake
21st July, 2025
Units
16
Fees
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, you must complete 400 credit points.

Year 1

Core units

  • Business Analytics and Data Visualisation (25 credit points)
  • Business Project Management (25 credit points)
  • Societal Impact of Technological Innovation (25 credit points)
  • Creativity and Innovation (25 credit points)
  • Organisational Change and Transformation (25 credit points)
  • Culture and Ethics in Global Business (25 credit points)
  • International Marketing for Managers (25 credit points)

Electives

Complete 25 credit points from the following:

  • Financial Principles and Analysis (25 credit points)
  • Introduction to Programming (25 credit points)
  • Human Resource Development (25 credit points)
Year 2

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree in any field of study from a recognised tertiary institution.

English language requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined below.

  • IELTS - Writing 6.0
  • Speaking 6.0
  • Reading 6.0
  • Listening 6.0
  • Overall bans score 6.5

You may demonstrate English proficiency using other tests. Please contact the university for full details.

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

  • Entrepreneur / startup founder 
  • Innovation manager / advisor
  • Innovation engagement advisor
  • International business advisor
  • Business development manager.

Learning outcomes

  • Engage critically and reflectively with contemporary knowledge and skills relating to international business, entrepreneurship and start-ups and apply to professional practice.
  • Develop entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial and innovation skills and utilise these skills effectively to generate innovative solutions to complex issues in international business and entrepreneurship.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively, through written and oral means, to culturally diverse stakeholders and local First Peoples within the ethical and professional frameworks of international business and entrepreneurship.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively, through written and oral means, to diverse stakeholders within the ethical and professional frameworks of international business and entrepreneurship.
  • Consider feasibility, sustainability and impact of the business environment and society when using new and established technologies including business simulation software in international business and entrepreneurial communications.
  • Employ international business, entrepreneurship/intrapreneurship and innovation skills to engage responsibly with industry partners, complying with appropriate legislation and protocols and demonstrate leadership and entrepreneurial skills as appropriate.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average 2025 first-year fee: $32,338 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 100 credit points (normally four units) per semester or 200 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

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

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

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.