Melbourne Business School's Master of Entrepreneurship will provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to develop, launch and grow innovative enterprises and to successfully commercialise products and services. Students will learn how to design new products and services using the latest in design thinking as well as how to develop a successful business model. The program is about learning by doing and is highly practical. Students will meet a wide range of entrepreneurs, have the opportunity to be mentored by them and get experience inside existing start-ups. During the course of the year, students will develop their own start-up initiatives to pitch for real funding to launch their enterprise. Who is it for? Anyone who has great ideas and wants to take it further. This highly practical program is for creative, passionate and driven individuals who want to acquire the skills and knowledge to successfully commercialise products and services in a start-up environment. This is a bespoke degree for a small select group of students. How will you learn? Highly practical, the teaching will focus on ‘learning by doing’, through activities such as: Garage Project, an opportunity for students to fully develop a startup initiative Networking with investors, influencers and industry experts Seminars presented by successful entrepreneurs Applying design thinking knowledge to design new products and services The course will have a maximum of 60 students, ensuring that learning can always be done in small groups with highly personalised attention from our academic experts, and small enough that when entrepreneurs and industry figures join, there is the opportunity to meet them personally. The subjects are enormously practical and are taught in a highly interactive and hands-on ways. You will find yourself prototyping products, doing in-depth customer research, debating business models and pitching your best ideas. Learn at the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship, a thriving entrepreneurial precinct that brings together smart, curious, and ambitious minds. The Institute is a purpose-built centre designed to encourage collaboration between students, startups, industry and visitors from all around the world. Course Structure The Master of Entrepreneurship is an innovative program consisting of 9 core subjects comprising: 2 foundation subjects 6 entrepreneurship core subjects 1 capstone subject (25 points) 2 elective subjects. Students must select two elective subjects chosen (dependent on relevant background and prerequisites) from the recommended lists in either Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 or other subjects as approved by Program Director. Beyond the curriculum you'll continue to learn and grow with access to inspiring mentors, a regular speaker series and invitations to networking events. Master of Entrepreneurship students bring existing ideas to the program, or develop new ones here. The world-class teaching, support and facilities provided specifically for our students allows them to bring their entrepreneurial ideas to life during the course of their degree.