Western Sydney University
Graduate Diploma in Start Up Scale Up
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
- Course Type: Graduate Diploma
This program provides a unique opportunity for innovative students and small-to·medium sized enterprises to be exposed to the university's business and technology incubator.
Course overview
Students cover material on new markets, digital technology, and creativity and management capabilities while developing material relevant to the creation of their new business or business innovation.
The Graduate Diploma involves four core subjects, a capstone subject and two electives that can be adjusted for the specific requirements of the business or business innovation the student envisions. Combining theory and insight, students will learn the fundamental skills integral to starting or scaling up a business to meet new regional or global demands.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points (CP) including the subjects listed below. Each subject is valued at 10 CP, unless otherwise indicated.
- Start-up (20 CP)
- Innovation for New Markets
- Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
- Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities
- Innovation Through Digital Technology
- Any two 10 CP electives from the range of available postgraduate subjects across the university
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following to be considered:
- Applicants must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
- Successfully completed an associate degree, advanced diploma, or higher, in a business discipline.
- Have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in any field.
- Other evidence of general and professional qualifications and demonstrated potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English language requirements
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Contact the university for further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples:
- Small business
- Business innovation
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $16,992 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
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.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.