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Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Foster innovation in the workplace. Grow your mind set. Turn ideas into action.

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Our team is available during Australian business hours, 9 am to 5 pm.

For other UOW contact details, click here.

Applicants can apply directly to UOW. You may be required to have scans or electronic copies of the following documents ready to attach to your application:

  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

Before you apply, please check the UOW course entry requirements, intake dates, and closing dates for your chosen degree.

International students are encouraged to apply with the support of an approved UOW agent. An agent can help navigate the application process and ensure that you submit all necessary documentation. For your nearest agent, please see our agent list.

Alternatively, if you would like to apply directly (without an agent), you can start the process through our Apply Online portal. Please note, some applicants will not be eligible to apply directly and will be prompted to apply via an agent.

Before starting your application, review the entry requirements, intake dates, and deadlines for your chosen degree at UOW. International students should also be aware of both UOW's general English language requirements and the English proficiency standards required for a student visa.

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Trimester 1 2025
  • Trimester 2 2025
  • Trimester 3 2025
  • Trimester 1 2024
  • Trimester 2 2024
  • Trimester 3 2024
Codes
CRICOS: 0100308
UOW: 3031

Overview

The Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop ideas into sustainable business opportunities and to foster innovation in your workplace.

You will learn how to cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset, experiment with design thinking, and learn to use tools and techniques to convert your ideas into reality.

Throughout your degree, our academics will equip you with knowledge in innovative leadership, financial skills, how to navigate the complexities of innovation and entrepreneurship, business innovation planning, as well as creating and marketing new products.

The Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will allow you to explore the potential exploitation of your own business idea. You will learn to evaluate opportunities from a range of perspectives, including financial, technical and legal, as well as gain a thorough understanding of the processes associated with the development and marketing of a new product in today’s complex environment.

You will then complete your degree with an industry-based research project that will enable you to apply the skills developed into a practical project.

For a two-year program, this degree can be combined with a second master’s degree from Sydney Business School, UOW.

Domestic students have the option to study on campus or via distance delivery mode. Distance refers to learning activities that do not require you to attend campus, but instead allow you to join pre-scheduled virtual classes.

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

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Careers

  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Consultant
  • Entrepreneur
  • Product Development Manager
  • Start-up Founder
  • Venture Capitalist
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Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

A recognised bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%,
OR
A Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%,
OR
A recognised master’s degree in any discipline with an equivalent average mark of 50%.

Other tertiary qualifications, combined with extensive professional work experience, will be considered.

  • Academic Entry Requirements

    To succeed in your chosen course, you should have completed relevant subjects in senior high school or other qualifications. For more information, refer to UOW's Entry Requirements page.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking

    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    TOEFL (Internet-based)

    86

    18

    18

    17

    17

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

     

      • If you hold a bachelor degree in a Business or Commerce related area you may be granted credit for up to 24 cp (4 core subjects).

     

      • Graduates of the Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship can progress to another select master's program and receive up to 36 credit points credit into their new master's degree - so you can complete 2 master's programs in 2 years.

     

    • Graduates looking to progress to the Master of Business Administration will receive up to 30 credit points credit into the MBA program, if they meet the appropriate work experience entry requirements.

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
WollongongOn Campus$13914 (2025)$55656 (2025)
WollongongOn Campus$16848 (2024)$50544 (2024)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to: