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Entrepreneurship Major

Code MAAAKI

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About this Major

This major will encourage you to think outside the box. You’ll gain the knowledge and business skills to successfully identify business opportunities, locally and internationally, and to turn your innovative ideas into reality.

You’ll also develop the confidence and skills necessary to bring your ideas to market through promoting and managing ventures. During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to work with industry, including small businesses, as well as the City of Joondalup and the Small Business Development Corporation. You’ll also join our entrepreneurial student group ENACTUS

Code MAAAKI

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
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Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MKT1600Marketing Principles & Practices15
LAW2106Intellectual Property Law15
MKT2805Social Media Marketing15
MAN2610Managing for Sustainability15
MAN3315Negotiation15
MAN3612Project Management15
MKT3600Market Analysis and Creative Innovation 15
MAN3802Entrepreneurship15

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
  2. Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in entrepreneurial contexts.
  3. Solve complex entrepreneurial problems with critical thinking.
  4. Generate innovative and creative ideas in business contexts.
  5. Communicate effectively in business contexts.
  6. Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
  7. Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

As you’ll graduate with an evidence-based e-portfolio and enhanced business literacy, there will be significant opportunities for you, including starting your own business, owning a franchise, supporting a family business, or seeking employment opportunities in any job or role that requires initiative, innovation, inventiveness, and resilience. That’s a lot of opportunity!

Possible future job titles

Small Business Entrepreneur, Real Estate Entrepreneur, Start-up Trainer, Business Advisor, Office Manager, Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant, Business Development Manager, Development Coordinator

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