| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Enterprise and Innovation Major
About the Course
The Enterprise and Innovation major is for students who want to develop their skills, knowledge, and practical engagement with the principles of entrepreneurship and innovation in a local and global context. You'll develop solution-based skills to complex real-world problems and learn to critically apply business solutions to them.
Quick Details
- Status: Available
- Locations: Perth (Crawley campus)
- Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
- Delivery: On-campus
- Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2
- Level of study: Undergraduate
- Course Code: MJD-ENTIN
- Full time/part time duration: 3 years (BBus), 4 years (BPhil[Hons])
- Honours Available: Yes
- Degrees course is available in: Bachelor of Business
You'll Learn To
- Develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial process through exposure to theoretical concepts and current developments in the field
- Identify and evaluate strategies that drive entrepreneurial performance and growth
- Understand the process of innovation management in both small and large firms
- Understand the new product development process and the role that customers play in product definition
- Critically reflect on the contemporary marketing and management theories as they apply in small business management and in particular the ability of a small business to create and maintain a competitive advantage in the market
Practical Learning Opportunities
- Capstone experience (industry project/internship/work-integrated learning)
- Work Integrated Learning (professional experience practicum)
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Popular Combinations
- Business Management
- Global Business
- Management
Course Structure Details
Level 1
- Core: Take all units (12 points):
- MGMT1136 Management and Organisations (6)
- MKTG1342 Introduction to Enterprise and Innovation (6)
Level 2
- Core: Take all units (12 points):
- BUSN2102 Changing the World: Social Innovation, Finance and Enterprise (6)
- MGMT2311 Organisational Learning and Innovation (6)
Level 3
- Core: Take all units (12 points):
- MKTG3303 New Product Development (6)
- MKTG3314 Entrepreneurship in Practice (6)
- Option: Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
- MGMT3335 Enterprise Systems (6)
- MKTG3302 Scaling and Commercialising Start-ups (6)
- Option: Take unit(s) to the value of 6 points:
- BUSN3001 Business Development Project (6)
- WILG3001 Work Integrated Learning Internship Program (6)
Admission Requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
- All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE): 9
- Canadian High School (except Quebec): 68
- French Baccalaureate: 10
- Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750: 507
- GCE A-Levels: 8
- German Abitur: 3.6
- Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education: 14
- Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE): 45
- Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65: 75.5
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB): 24
- Malaysian STPM: 10
- Monash University Foundation Year: 254
- NCUK Foundation Program: 8
- Norwegian Vitnemål: 3.5
- Singapore - Cambridge A Levels: 6.5
- South African National Senior Certificate: 4
- South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT): 324
- Sweden Slutbetyg: 14.5
- Trinity College Foundation: 280
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): 14
- University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program: 61
- US College Board Advanced Placements: 7
- US College Board SAT: 1130
- Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP): 56
- Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards: 75
How to Apply
The application process to this course is different for the assured and graduate entry pathways, and for international and domestic applicants.
Domestic Pathways
- Domestic Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via TISC.
- Domestic Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via GEMSAS, which open and close in accordance with the GEMSAS timeline. All domestic applicants must submit a valid GAMSAT score by the application closing date.
International Pathways
- International Assured Pathway/School Leaver Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
- International Graduate Entry: Applications are lodged via UWA's online application system or via an authorised international education agent.
Fees and Scholarships
Domestic Student Fees
For Commonwealth-supported places, student contribution amounts are charged by unit, based on area of study. For a fee estimate, go to the Fee Calculator and select “I want to price my units”. Fees are subject to annual indexation.
International Student Fees
Annual course fee: $45,500.00 (2025)
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Why Study This Course
Top three reasons to study the Enterprise and Innovation major:
- With our globally-recognised experts, you will be able to develop your technical knowledge in the business of innovation.
- Develop key transferable inter-personal and communications skills that are in such high demand in the modern workplace.
- Combine those technical and communications skills and apply them to real-world applications, gaining access to industry experiences through our employability, internship and work-integrated learning programs.
Accreditation
The UWA Business School is accredited by EQUIS and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and is a Communicating Signatory to Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).
The University of Western Australia
Overview:
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a leading research-intensive university located in Perth, Western Australia. It is renowned for its high-quality teaching, strong research output, and commitment to graduate employability. UWA is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities globally and is the number one university in Western Australia for graduate employability.
Services Offered:
UWA offers a wide range of services to its students, including:
Academic support:
Tutoring, workshops, and study skills resources.Career services:
Career counselling, job search assistance, and internship opportunities.Student wellbeing:
Mental health support, counselling, and health services.Accommodation:
On-campus and off-campus housing options.Sports and fitness:
Access to state-of-the-art facilities and a variety of sports clubs.Clubs and societies:
A vibrant student community with numerous clubs and societies catering to diverse interests.Study abroad and exchange:
Opportunities to study at universities around the world.Student Life and Campus Experience:
UWA provides a dynamic and engaging campus experience for its students. The university boasts a beautiful campus with modern facilities, green spaces, and a strong sense of community. Students can participate in a wide range of activities, including:
Social events:
Concerts, festivals, and other social gatherings.Sporting events:
Supporting the university's sports teams.Volunteer opportunities:
Contributing to the local community.Cultural events:
Art exhibitions, theatre performances, and music concerts.Key Reasons to Study There:
World-class education:
UWA offers a high-quality education with a focus on research and innovation.Excellent employability:
Graduates from UWA are highly sought after by employers.Vibrant campus life:
A diverse and engaging student community with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development.Beautiful campus:
A picturesque campus with modern facilities and green spaces.Strong research focus:
UWA is a leading research university with a strong commitment to innovation.Academic Programs:
UWA offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including:
Arts and Humanities:
History, Literature, Philosophy, Languages, and more.Science and Engineering:
Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, and more.Business and Economics:
Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, and more.Health Sciences:
Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Pharmacy, and more.Law:
Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws, and other law programs.Other:
UWA is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus community. The university has a strong focus on Indigenous education and research, and offers a range of programs and support services for Indigenous students. UWA also has a strong international presence, with students from over 100 countries studying at the university.
