Entrepreneur

An Entrepreneur runs their own business or social enterprise marketing a particular product or service. You’ll turn your unique idea into a profitable business and spend time establishing and growing your customer base. Depending on the size of your enterprise, you might also hire staff and take on a leadership or management role.

An Entrepreneur needs to be creative and be passionate about their product or service. Establishing a new business takes a lot of time so you’ll need to be hard working and determined. Entrepreneurs need to be highly organised and have excellent communication skills. You’ll need to be good with numbers and able to manage your finances.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a entrepreneur?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Applied Business (Management)

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Applied Entrepreneurship

Online
24 months
$58,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Business Administration (Innovation and Leadership)

Online
12 months
$57,600
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Service Design: Elevate

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Design Thinking for Innovation: Elevate

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Service Design: Foundations

Online
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Diploma of Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Blended
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Business

Blended, On Campus, Online
4 - 8 months
$0 - $33,336
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business Administration

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $46,200
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $55,680
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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Further reading

How your idea could change your life…and the lives of others

27th July 2018

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business?

22nd February 2022

How to start a career in Social Media Marketing

4th August 2021