Stream

Innovation & Entrepreneurship - MGMTDS8417

Stream Summary

Faculty: COMM - UNSW Business School

School: School of Management

Contact:  UNSW Business School Student Centre

Program: 8417 - Commerce (Extension)

Award(s):

Master of Commerce (Specialisation)

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Stream Outline

Innovation means changing the way we do things. In business it might mean producing a new product or service, introducing a new technology or operational process, implementing a new business model, or just changing the way products are marketed. Innovation is the catalyst for growth and success in a business. Innovation happens in large established companies and in small entrepreneurial startups.

The Master of Commerce (Innovation and Entrepreneurship) will develop your skills to keep business competitive in a fast-paced changing world or allow you to venture into the marketplace with a new business idea.

Stream Structure

Compulsory Core Course:

One Data Analysis Core Course:
MCom Extension students: Please note that if Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics or Risk Management are chosen as a second specialisation, students should take COMM5005 Quant Methods for Business (6 UOC) as their Data Analysis core course.

One Compulsory Gateway Courses:

Two Gateway Elective courses from the following:

Three Required Specialisation Courses:

Two Elective Specialisation Courses:
One MCom General Elective - MCom 8404 students may broaden their learning by choosing another MCom course.

Capstone course:

Or
High performing students will have the opportunity to apply for participate in a MCom Practicum. This would replace the Capstone course. How to apply COMM5030.


CREDIT TRANSFERS (including the Data Analysis course) may be awarded for courses (maximum 24 UOC) based on your previous studies. These credits will be assessed upon application and you will be notified (in the offer letter) of the credit/s awarded.

It is recommended students contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for guidance on options available to increase depth of learning.

Further Information

Please note that these requirements may be subject to change.
Students are advised to follow requirements according to the year they commenced. Please refer to previous editions of the Online Handbook for your program requirements.

Contact the UNSW Business School Student Centre for advice.
tel: + 61 2 9385 3189
location: Level 1, room 1028, Quadrangle Building
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