Entrepreneurship Major
Code MAAAKI
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About this Major
This major will encourage you to think outside the box. You’ll gain the knowledge and business skills to successfully identify business opportunities, locally and internationally, and to turn your innovative ideas into reality.
You’ll also develop the confidence and skills necessary to bring your ideas to market through promoting and managing ventures. During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to work with industry, including small businesses, as well as the City of Joondalup and the Small Business Development Corporation. You’ll also join our entrepreneurial student group ENACTUS
Code
MAAAKIAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MKT1600 | Marketing Principles & Practices | 15 |
| LAW2106 | Intellectual Property Law | 15 |
| MKT2805 | Social Media Marketing | 15 |
| MAN2610 | Managing for Sustainability | 15 |
| MAN3315 | Negotiation | 15 |
| MAN3612 | Project Management | 15 |
| MKT3600 | Market Analysis and Creative Innovation | 15 |
| MAN3802 | Entrepreneurship | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
- Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in entrepreneurial contexts.
- Solve complex entrepreneurial problems with critical thinking.
- Generate innovative and creative ideas in business contexts.
- Communicate effectively in business contexts.
- Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
- Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
As you’ll graduate with an evidence-based e-portfolio and enhanced business literacy, there will be significant opportunities for you, including starting your own business, owning a franchise, supporting a family business, or seeking employment opportunities in any job or role that requires initiative, innovation, inventiveness, and resilience. That’s a lot of opportunity!
Possible future job titles
Small Business Entrepreneur, Real Estate Entrepreneur, Start-up Trainer, Business Advisor, Office Manager, Assistant Manager, Executive Assistant, Business Development Manager, Development Coordinator
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Course Entry
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