Bachelor of Business – Entrepreneurship major

When you choose the Entrepreneurship major in the Bachelor of Business at RMIT University, you’re equipping yourself for your entrepreneurial career.

Discover the ideas, strategies, and real-world experiences of Australia’s top entrepreneurs and scholars. Gain the confidence and skills to launch, manage, and grow innovative ventures in today’s fast-changing business landscape.

The Entrepreneurship major is designed for individuals passionate about innovation, technology, and problem-solving – whether you aim to start your own business, social enterprise or drive entrepreneurial initiatives within established organisations.

This multi-disciplinary program blends business strategy, design thinking, and problem-solving with hands-on experience. You’ll learn to identify opportunities, generate ideas, design scalable business models, and navigate the complexities of launching and growing a venture.

Through a mix of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll gain insights from both emerging and established entrepreneurs while developing the ability to think critically, communicate persuasively, and make strategic decisions in a competitive global market.

Graduates will be equipped to launch their own ventures across diverse industries or pursue dynamic roles in corporate innovation, startups, small to medium enterprises, government, and the not-for-profit sector.

Graduates from RMIT’s Entrepreneurship major gain a solid foundation in the following key areas:

• Entrepreneurial idea generation
• Business model innovation
• Design thinking and problem solving
• Market strategy and analysis
• New venture creation
• Persuasive venture pitching and stakeholder engagement
• Entrepreneurial leadership

These skills empower you to develop and launch successful ventures, craft innovative business solutions, and lead teams to create positive change in both business and society. By mastering the essentials of entrepreneurship, you'll learn how to identify opportunities, manage risks, and build sustainable businesses.

With an Entrepreneurship major, you'll be ready for a wide range of roles where you can apply your expertise to real-world challenges. Whether you become an entrepreneur or work in consulting, business development, sales and marketing, innovation management, or product strategy, your skills will be essential in driving growth and innovation. The demand for entrepreneurial talent is increasing as businesses seek creative thinkers who can navigate a rapidly changing marketplace.

Salary expectations can vary based on the role and experience, but entrepreneurship professionals typically earn competitive salaries. Entry-level positions, such as business development associates, may start around AU$70,000 a year, while experienced roles like business consultants or innovation managers can well exceed AU$100,000, depending on the industry and individual success.

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