Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

107113B

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 28,496 / year

Next Intake July-2026

Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship

About

Overview

Why study Entrepreneurship at Melbourne?

Start your side hustle: This course can be taken full-time or alongside your Masters study in a different course at the University of Melbourne. Choose to take some of the subjects as electives or add the full Certificate (domestic students only).
Learn from the best: You’ll be taught by leading academic experts in entrepreneurship and business as well as experienced entrepreneurs from industry.
Find your people: This is a boutique program for a small number of motivated, curious people, like you, who will become part of Melbourne’s entrepreneurship community connecting with industry mentors, speakers, investors and incubators as part of the program.

The Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship can equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to be an agent of change in either a new venture or an established organisation.

Build foundational knowledge and skills and refine your entrepreneurial talents to analyse and solve business and social problems.

Related Pathways

This course can be taken concurrently with, or as part, of the Master of Management or Master of International Business or other 200pt university award with relevant faculty approval. Students will receive the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship in addition to their award.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

An undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
At least five years of documented relevant work experience AND a portfolio of work that demonstrates your written and analytical skills.

You must also submit:

A personal statement of no more than 1,000 words outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.

Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in industries such as innovation, business development, or entrepreneurship.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

Calculate your eligibility

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

The Selection Committee will consider your personal statement, and if relevant to your application, your professional experience.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

Intended Learning Outcomes

Through academic theory and hands-on learning experiences, students will build competence in the entrepreneurial discipline need to prepare them to establish their own entrepreneurial venture.

On successful completion of this degree graduates will be:

Adept at analysis and evaluation of social and business problems to enable evidence-based enterprise decision making.
Proficient in professional knowledge and skills in entrepreneurial practices.
Creative, critical thinkers in relation to entrepreneurial practice and in developing evidence-based solutions to problems in enterprises and in broader society.
Skilled at identifying and implementing entrepreneurial business opportunities in a simulated real-life environment.
Competent at analysing and evaluating information to enable evidenced-based entrepreneurial practice.

Further study

The course may be taken concurrently with or as part of the 200pt Master of Management or 200pt Master of International Business or any other 200pt university award subject to relevant faculty approval. Students will receive the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship in addition to their award.

Continue to build your entrepreneurship toolkit with the Master of Entrepreneurship (subject to meeting entry requirements).