Murdoch University
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationEntrepreneurship and Innovation will help you transform ideas into action, whether you want to start your own business or work for a business. Use your creativity, innovation and problem solving skills to work for yourself or others to push through ideas that challenge the status quo. Explore collaborative problem-solving methodologies, ideation tools and project management skills needed to build social capital and networks as you develop business solutions. Combining this major with your business degree will allow you to develop soft skills that complement the technical and functional skills of business.
Delivery mode
Murdoch University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 90 South Street, Murdoch
- Dixon Road, Rockingham
- Education Drive, Mandurah
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
- TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
- An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
- English ATAR
- Literature ATAR
- English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum English Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester)
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum English requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course
- Introduction to Academic Communication unit
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study, or vocational education.
English Proficiency Requirements:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall
International students can also use the internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (iPEPT) for direct entry into our courses for all intakes in 2023 and for intakes in T1 and S1 of 2024.
Higher Education
- You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.
Recent Secondary Education
- You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.
Vocational Education & Training
- You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Certificate IV AQF level 4
Work & Life Experience
- You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester) Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch FlexiTrack High Program in Year 12
- TLC Learning for Tomorrow in Year 12
- An enabling or bridging program at another Australian university
Minimum English requirement
Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR
Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR
A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
- English ATAR
- Literature ATAR
- English as and Additional Dialect (EALD)
University study
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Minimum English Requirement
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester)
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Minimum English requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course
- Introduction to Academic Communication unit
- Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study, or vocational education.
English Proficiency Requirements:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall
- Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall
- Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall
- Test of English as a Foreign Language – IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall
International students can also use the internet-based Phoenix English Proficiency Test (iPEPT) for direct entry into our courses for all intakes in 2023 and for intakes in T1 and S1 of 2024.
Higher Education
- You have completed university study in Australia, including a bridging or enabling course.
Recent Secondary Education
- You are finishing high school this year or have done so in the last two years.
Vocational Education & Training
- You have completed an apprenticeship or a VET course at TAFE or another private training provider.Certificate IV AQF level 4
Work & Life Experience
- You have completed an aptitude test or spent time away from study for work.
Murdoch Institute of Technology (MIT) courses
Minimum Academic Requirement
Successful completion of one of the following:
- Murdoch University Preparation Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject
- MUPC (1 Trimester) Foundation Studies Course with a minimum of 50% in every subject.
Course fees
$44,982
$92,520
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) will prepare you for the following roles.
Entrepreneur
An Entrepreneur runs their own business or social enterprise marketing a particular product or service. You’ll turn your unique idea into a profita...
Small Business Owner
Small Businesses in Australia have under 20 staff, but more than 75% have less than 4 employees. These are known as micro-businesses. Small busines...
Business Consultant
A Business Consultant provides advice on how businesses and organisations could improve their processes. You might look at finances and profitabili...
Innovation Manager
An Innovation Manager drives and manages innovation initiatives within an organisation. You might work in a corporate setting, a government agency,...
Product Manager
Product Managers develop new products and manage the product lifecycle from concept to sales. They carry out market research, develop product conce...
Venture Capitalist
A Venture Capitalist invests in start-up companies and emerging businesses with high growth potential. You might work with early-stage companies to...
Corporate Services Manager
Corporate Services Managers are high-end professionals who oversee the organisation’s day-to-day operations and business administration. Their role...
About Murdoch University
From our beginnings as the first Australian university to introduce a flexible admissions system, making education more accessible, to the global centre for learning, teaching, research and industry we are today, we have always kept sight of our purpose. Grounded by our principles and guided by our strategic plan, we remain a place of inclusive education.
With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from 90 different countries, we are proud to be recognised for the impact that our graduates, research and innovations have made – both in Western Australia and around the world.
At Murdoch, we strive to lead the way in education and research that will have a positive impact on the world. This vision starts at the very top of the organisation and is found throughout our University.
