Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

About the course

This graduate certificate develops the mindset and practical skills to turn ideas into viable business opportunities. You’ll learn how to commercialise innovations, tackle financing and small business management challenges, and use problem-solving approaches to build and manage high-growth ventures. Units align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with elective options in marketing or information technology, plus access to ACU’s Co-Lab incubator support. This Graduate Certificate in Business & Commerce can also pathway into an MBA specialisation.

Career outcome

Graduates can apply innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities across start-ups and established organisations, supporting opportunity identification, venture planning, and growth execution. The course suits professionals seeking to launch a new business, drive innovation within teams, or move into self-employment. Roles may include entrepreneur/founder, innovation or venture project officer, business development coordinator, product or service innovation assistant, or small business manager. This Graduate Certificate supports early-career advancement in Business & Commerce contexts.

Entry requirements

Equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or at least two years’ full-time experience in a managerial or decision-making role.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)