Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

  • Domestic
  • International
  • Duration

    3 years full-time or part-time equiv.
  • Start Dates

    February and July
  • Location

    North Terrace Campus

About Degree

Blaze your own path

Entrepreneurs and investors see the world for what it could be. In an ever-changing landscape, they take the risks to start up new businesses and social ventures.

Successful entrepreneurs are savvy, resilient and well-connected. At the University of APSB, we invest in your potential.

What will you do?

Our Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship gives you knowledge, access to networks and a growth mindset for success. You will:

  • hone your ability to identify, assess and develop opportunities
  • understand how to finance, market and manage a new venture or opportunity
  • learn the business modelling behind innovations' commercialisation
  • start your own venture in the University’s ThincLab 
  • get hands-on help from experienced mentors and professionals.

There are also unique opportunities for study in our ThincLab incubators. In these locations you can:

  • apply international perspectives and strategies to your ventures
  • tap into supported international learning
  • access different cultures, networks and opportunities.

 Where could it take you?

You might shine a spotlight on an unexpected renewable energy source. You could explore ecotourism or virtual reality. Perhaps you’ll invest in a world-changing approach to everyday healthcare. This degree is also suitable if you want to be a corporate intrapreneur, driving innovative products and services for employers. You could even find alternative career pathways in government and not-for-profit sectors.
Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
This degree gives you the opportunity to be part of our new The Academy by Deloitte. You’ll be part of a supportive student cohort that learns from one another and industry leaders. Formal and informal experiences will allow you to build relationships within the Deloitte network.

Entry Requirements

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Admissions information

    SATAC Code324641
    2022 CSP ATAR72.25
    2022 CSP IB25
    Guaranteed Entry Score - ATAR75
    Guaranteed Entry Score - IB26
    DefermentYes - 2 year
    IntakeFebruary and July
    Selection Criteria
    Recent Secondary EducationApplicants with recent secondary education are those whose admission is primarily based on the completion of Year 12 within the last two years, however if you completed your secondary education more than two years ago, you may still be able to be considered on the basis of your secondary schooling. You must not have completed more than 2 years full time equivalent university study (48 units). You compete for a place with your Selection Rank (ATAR plus any applicable adjustment factors). Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Higher Education StudyYou must have completed at least six months full time equivalent higher education study (the number of courses and units will vary depending on your prior institution however at the University of APSB, this equates to 4 courses / 12 units). A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Vocational Education and Training (VET) studyYou must have completed an AQF Certificate IV or above from a Registered Training Organisation. Your application will be ranked according to the level of the award. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Work and life experienceTo be eligible to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) as as pathway for entry, you must be 18 years or over before 1 February 2023. If you have studied at higher education level in the last two years (for 2023 entry this means you were enrolled in either 2022 or 2021), you must not have accumulated more than a TOTAL of 2 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) higher education study (ie. including any study prior to 2021). If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is not weighted between verbal and quantitative components. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Pathway. See Wirltu Yarlu for further information.
    Other Entry Pathways


    2022 Admissions Data for school leavers
    ATAR
    (raw ATAR, excluding any applicable adjustment factors)
    Lowest ATAR to receive an offer62.3
    Median ATAR to receive an offer84.2
    Highest ATAR to receive an offer96.8
    Selection Rank
    (ATAR plus any adjustment factors)
    Lowest Selection Rank to receive an offer72.25
    Median Selection Rank to receive an offer86.9
    Highest Selection Rank to receive an offer98.1
    Minimum eligibility score65
    Additional criteria consideredSelection rank only
    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    (A) Higher Education study
    (includes a bridging or enabling course)
    538.5%
    (B) Vocational education and training (VET) studyN/AN/A
    (C) Work and life experience
    (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
    N/AN/A
    (D) Recent secondary education:
    • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
      (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
    861.5%
    • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
      (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
    N/AN/A
    • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
      (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
    N/AN/A
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students13100.0%


    International applicants

    CRICOS072303M
    IntakeFebruary and July
    International QualificationsStudents who hold an AQF Advanced Diploma or a Diploma or equivalent from a recognised Polytechnic in Singapore may be eligible to receive advanced standing of between 24-36 units; equivalent to 1.5 years of study.
    Selection Criteria
    English Language Requirements

    Australian Year 12Successful completion of an Australian year 12 qualification with a minimum pass in an accepted English language subject
    English Tests accepted by the University of APSB
    IELTSOverall 6.5Reading 6Listening 6Speaking 6Writing 6





    TOEFLOverall 79Reading 13Listening 13Speaking 18Writing 21





    PearsonOverall 58Reading 50Listening 50Speaking 50Writing 50





    C1 AdvancedOverall 176Reading 169Listening 169Speaking 169Writing 169





    Qualifications that meet minimum English requirementsA range of alternative qualifications may meet the University’s minimum English requirements
    Academic Entry Requirements

    Detailed information on international qualifications assessment

    Secondary School QualificationsAustralia – Selection Rank (International)70
    International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma24
    Canada – OSSD Ontario Secondary School Diploma65%
    Canada – British Columbia Certificate of Graduation65%
    Canada – Alberta High School Diploma74%
    China – Gaokao60%
    Germany – Abitur3.70
    GCE A Levels7
    Hong Kong – HKDSE17
    India – ISC & CBSE65%
    India - Indian State Board Examinations75%
    Indonesia – SMA380%
    Kenya – Certificate of Secondary EducationB+
    Kuwait – General School Secondary Certificate70%
    Malaysia – STPM or Matrikulasi2.67
    Malaysia – UEC25
    South Korea – CSAT and High School Diploma300
    Sri Lanka – GCE A Levels8
    Taiwan – GSAT and High School Diploma64%
    Thailand – Certificate of Secondary Education3.2
    USA – SAT1100
    USA – Advanced Placement (AP)6
    Vietnam – Upper Secondary School8.00
    The University of APSB College Foundation Program70%
    Eynesbury Foundation Program339
    ANU College Foundation Studies59%
    Monash College Foundation Year MUFY64%
    Trinity College Foundation Studies Program (The University of Melbourne)70%
    UNSW Foundation Year6.40
    UQ College Foundation Studies Program4.00
    Taylors College – The University of Sydney Foundation Program (USFP)6.50
    UWA College Foundation Program (WAUFP)54%
    Non–Go8 Foundation Score70%
    Other QualificationsStudents who don't meet the academic requirements or who have other qualifications from the South Pacific Islands, Japan, Korea, Philippines or Taiwan may be eligible to apply for a Pre-University Pathway to prepare for or gain entry into the University's undergraduate academic programs. For additional information see Pathway Programs
    How to Apply
    Application information for international students
    Important application deadlines for international students

    Student Profile
    Applicant backgroundSemester one/Full year intake 2022
    Number of studentsPercentage of all students
    (A) Higher Education study
    (includes a bridging or enabling course)
    538.5%
    (B) Vocational education and training (VET) studyN/AN/A
    (C) Work and life experience
    (admitted on the basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories)
    N/AN/A
    (D) Recent secondary education:
    • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
      (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors)
    861.5%
    • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
      (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test, early offer conditional on minimum ATAR)
    N/AN/A
    • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
      (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR requirement)
    N/AN/A
    International studentsN/AN/A
    All students13100.0%


Fees and Scholarships

Choose your applicant type to view the relevant fees and scholarships information for this program.I am a:

  • Domestic
  • International

    Domestic applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees
    Commonwealth-supported place: $13,740

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on Student Contribution Amounts.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


    International applicants

    Indicative annual tuition fees (24 units)International student place: $43,500

    Where the standard duration of the program is less than one year the full cost of the program is displayed.

    More information on International Student tuition fees.

    Scholarships

    These scholarships, as well as many others funded by industry and non-profit organisations, are available to potential and currently enrolled students.


Careers

Career Readiness

Graduates are well equipped to start their own businesses or advise those who do. They may find employment opportunities in innovative or entrepreneurial positions in a wide range of leadership and support roles, including:

  • within existing enterprises, large and small
  • managing new ventures within large organisations.

Direct access to industry leaders and paid internship opportunities: The Academy by Deloitte
Students who as part of their studies take part in The Academy by Deloitte experience will have the benefit of undertaking a paid internship with Deloitte. This internship is designed to shape their business readiness through significant real-world client exposure, access to multiple networking opportunities and relevant professional training.

The University of APSB Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Graduate Attributes

The objective of this program is to produce graduates with specific attributes as outlined in University of APSB Graduate Attributes.

  1. Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
  2. Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
  3. Teamwork and communication skills
  4. Professionalism and leadership readiness
  5. Intercultural and ethical competency
  6. Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
  7. Digital capabilities
  8. Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

Professional Accreditation

APSB Business School and the Entrepreneurship Commercialisation and Innovation Centre (ECIC) are AACSB* accredited, and as such our undergraduate programs have passed rigorous standards of quality. AACSB accreditation is the hallmark of excellence in business education and only the best schools in the world earn AACSB accreditation.
*Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business 

Potential careers

Business Consultant, Commercialisation Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Management, CEO, Entrepreneur, General Manager, Government or Corporate Policy Adviser, Innovation Manager, Sole Trader


Degree Structure

The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship program is a 72 unit (3-year full-time equivalent) program. Applicants who hold an AQF Diploma receive advanced standing to the value of 12 units.

A number of courses are conducted in intensive mode. This allows flexibility for those with work and family schedules. Students attend a three-day opening intensive and a three-day closing intensive per course. Between the intensive sessions, students conduct projects designed to build their research skills. 

Students complete a project at the end of their degree providing an opportunity to work on personal interests of the student. For example, past students have completed projects as diverse as developing and launching a business plan through to writing an academic research paper.

Areas of Specialisation

As Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a broad subject area that can be applied across many different industries and occupations, students apply their own chosen field of interest to assignments and class discussions. They can also select electives in their area of interest.

Example Study Plan

Indicative study plan
Core CoursesAll of the following courses must be completed:
ENTREP 1006  Opportunity Assessment 
ENTREP 1011  Entrepreneurship Foundations and Mindset
ENTREP 1020  Design Thinking: Problems to Practice 
ENTREP 2003  Driving Decisions: Accounting and Finance 
ENTREP 2012  Driving Decisions: New Venture Marketing 
ENTREP 2055  Business Incubator Immersion 
ENTREP 3000  Innovation and Creativity 
ENTREP 3011  Startup Methodologies 
ENTREP 3015  Entrepreneurial Leadership 
ENTREP 3016  Entrepreneurship Research in Practice 
ENTREP 3017  Driving Decisions: Legal 
PROJMGNT 1001  Foundations of Project Management 

Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:
ENTREP 2051  Prototyping: Possibilities to Product 
ENTREP 3901  Tech eChallenge 

Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:
ENTREP 2010  Digital Technology Entrepreneurship 
ENTREP 3019  Social Enterprise 
ENTREP 3020  Corporate Entrepreneurship in Organisations 

Courses to the value of 12 units from the following:
ENTREP 3008  Entrepreneurship Research Project 
ENTREP 3021  My Startup
ENTREP 3022  My Startup 
ENTREP 3902  Project Abroad 

ElectivesStudents must successfully complete courses to the value of 12 units from the following courses:

SCIENCE 1400  Science or Fiction I 
ENTREP 2010  Digital Technology Entrepreneurship 
ENTREP 2014  Exploring Innovation 
ENTREP 2051  Prototyping: Possibilities to Product
ENTREP 3019  Social Enterprise 
ENTREP 3020  Corporate Entrepreneurship in Organisations
ENTREP 3050  ECIC Study Tour 
ENTREP 3900  eChallenge 
ENTREP 3901  Tech eChallenge 
ENTREP 3902  Project Abroad 

Assessment

Assessment is based on a combination of: oral and/or video presentations, practical assignments, case studies, class participation and written examinations. Both in class and online methodologies will be employed, and assessment will consist of a combination of group and individual work.

A variety of assessment tasks will allow students to display their ability to apply their knowledge.

RECOGNITION AND AFFILIATIONS

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