Major overview
Turn your ideas into action with an Entrepreneurship and Innovation major
3 reasons to study entrepreneurship and innovation at Murdoch University
- Develop and test your own business idea during the major, refining it through structured feedback, market validation and entrepreneurial tools.
- Learn innovation frameworks used by startups and established organisations, including design thinking, Lean Startup and opportunity evaluation.
- Build practical experience through our Work Integrated Learning program and industry engagement while developing real-world business solutions.
What you’ll learn
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities using structured ideation and creative problem-solving techniques.
- Apply design thinking and Lean Startup frameworks to test, refine and validate innovative concepts.
- Understand entrepreneurial finance, including working with investors and exploring traditional and non-traditional funding sources.
- Develop project management and strategic planning skills to bring new ventures to market.
- Build professional networks and social capital while creating competitive advantage within startups, established organisations or social enterprises.
Flexibility was key for me, and Murdoch University's diverse range of study options gave me the perfect fit. I love the blended learning format, and their small class sizes and supportive faculty mean I'm never lost in the crowd. I feel like I can really thrive here.
Jasmin, Business
Your future career in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Entrepreneur
- Startup founder
- Innovation manager
- Product development manager
- Business development manager
- Business strategy consultant
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online | Mixed mode |
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| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | Yes | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Major Structure
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Majors are part of a degree and can't be applied on their own. Apply for a related degree first, then choose your major once enrolled.
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