Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

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Overview

Gain a competitive advantage in business. Business is constantly evolving. Globalisation, digital innovation, data analytics and the Internet of Things have opened up a world of new opportunities. Every aspect of business can be transformed and optimised. La Trobe's Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) gives you the skills to … For more content click the Read more button below. You'll learn:Management theory and practiceExamine the major characteristics of organisational structure and its importance to efficient business operation.EntrepreneurshipLearn about entrepreneurial ventures, processes and opportunity evaluation tools.Innovation managementLearn the strategies and processes that underlie successful business innovation.Strategic managementUnderstand how managers develop and implement strategies in diverse organisational contexts.

Gain a competitive advantage in business.

Business is constantly evolving. Globalisation, digital innovation, data analytics and the Internet of Things have opened up a world of new opportunities. Every aspect of business can be transformed and optimised.

La Trobe's Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) gives you the skills to create smart business opportunities and drive innovation across a range of business settings. Learn how to develop innovative business plans, manage entrepreneurial activities and create sustainable business ventures.

You'll learn:

Management theory and practice
- Examine the major characteristics of organisational structure and its importance to efficient business operation.
Entrepreneurship
- Learn about entrepreneurial ventures, processes and opportunity evaluation tools.
Innovation management
- Learn the strategies and processes that underlie successful business innovation.
Strategic management
- Understand how managers develop and implement strategies in diverse organisational contexts.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

Quan Nguyen

Location(s)

City Campus

CRICOS code

077450D

Course instance contact

Quan Nguyen

Course duration (full time)

2 years

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Completion requirements

The degree requires the completion of 16 subjects totalling 240 credit points.
The duration of the course is 1.5 years of full-time study for cognate students and 2 years for non-cognate students.
The course can be commenced in semester 1, semester 2 or the summer semester.
Subjects denoted with an * are foundation subjects. If a student wishes to commence the course in the Summer semester, they must complete the full two years of the course with no Advanced Standing (credit) for the four foundation subjects.
LTU0AIM is a not-for-credit subject that you are required to complete at the commencement of your first semester. The subject is designed to enhance your knowledge and awareness of issues concerning academic integrity.

Course structure
240 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Core120 credit points

Level two120 credit points

Core60 credit points

Electives60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Develop advanced knowledge in entrepreneurship and innovation principles through education and research which is innovative, responsible and engaged, and can be applied in a range of professional and scholarly contexts

Convey focused and sustained arguments supported by literature appropriate for both professional and academic contexts

Present complex ideas in a persuasive, authoritative and professional voice

Effectively formulate their own opinions and integrate the opinions of others into cogent arguments

Critically reflect upon and analyse complex disciplinary problems

Apply theoretical frameworks to interpret academic research in order to develop insights which are verifiable\ and scholarly

Use complex problem-solving techniques to critically review business problems from a range of stakeholder perspectives

Exercise effective teamwork skills to develop solutions to complex business problems

Gather, critically review and use information to meet outcomes and to generate new information

10.

Critically formulate a considered position, employing a range of frameworks, which addresses societal, economic, political, cultural or global concerns

Career outcomes

Skilled entrepreneurship and innovation professionals can find employment in a variety of roles, including:

Business manager
- Oversee company operations, produce and implement plans, manage people and organise workflows.
Business consultant
- Provide professional advice across business operations and management. Analyse weaknesses and recommend effective solutions.
Research and development manager
- Investigate technology, product and concept development opportunities for organisations.

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) may apply for membership with the International Society for Professional Innovation Management (ISPIM). Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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