MBA - Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurship and Innovation Specialisation) at Edith Cowan University

The MBA develops and educates highly-skilled managers and leaders who can contribute to organizations in an effective and responsible manner.

In a globally competitive environment, it is essential to build capability by creating climates and cultures conducive to innovation and advancement. This program provides students with the ability to respond to challenging situations in complex and modern organizations.

It also builds and further develops problem-solving skills, and effective interpersonal and relationship management skills, with a focus on personal and professional development.

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Specialisation

This postgraduate specialization is designed for students who wish to advance their learning in entrepreneurship and innovation.

It offers graduates and experienced professionals the opportunity to acquire skills and knowledge to become an entrepreneurial manager of either a new or established business. Participants are exposed to up-to-date developments in theory and knowledge in each area, and learning is consolidated through research and case study material in seminars, discussions and assigned project work. You will learn how to deal with uncertainty, manage innovation and improve the business through the application of best practice methods of entrepreneurship, innovation and new product development.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply critical thinking and technical skills to solve authentic business problems
• Demonstrate effective communication and teamwork skills appropriate to cultural contexts.
• Demonstrate mastery of a global body of discipline knowledge and practice, including knowledge of research principles and methods.
• Independently initiate, plan and execute a substantial project to meet agreed deliverables.
• Justify decisions and judgements that address a complex business issue considering the ethical and social consequences.

Employment Opportunities

Besides start-up ventures, potential career opportunities exist for graduates within a range of private, public and not-for-profit organizations.

Possible future job titles

Entrepreneur, Innovation manager, Technology manager, New Product Development manager, Corporate Innovator, Research and Commercialization Manager

Other Specialisations you can study in this course:

• Cyber Security Studies
• Environmental Management
• Finance
• Health Care Leadership and Management
• Hospitality Management
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• International Business
• Management of Occupational Health and Safety
• Marketing
• Professional Internship
• Project Management
• Supply Chain and Logistics Management