Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship

About the course

The Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship at UNSW Business School builds practical capability to identify opportunities, develop new venture ideas and test business models. You’ll explore innovation, customer discovery and how to take concepts to market, drawing on contemporary entrepreneurial practice. Designed for those seeking to launch or grow ventures or drive innovation in organisations, this graduate diploma develops applied skills in entrepreneurship within a business context.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles in start-ups or established organisations where entrepreneurial thinking is valued. Career paths may include founder or co‑founder, business development or innovation roles, product or venture support positions, and work in accelerators, incubators or corporate innovation teams. The Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship prepares you to create, evaluate and grow new business initiatives in business and commerce settings. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

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)