Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Postgraduate studies in entrepreneurship with the #1 Business School in Australia.
Program details
UNSW’s Graduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship is a practical and immersive learning journey where you can refine your founder’s skills, gain hands-on experience, and transform your innovative ideas into impact, FAST.
How does the Graduate Diploma work?
30-Week Curriculum
2 Weekly after-hours online lectures
1 Weekly Intensive On-Campus Day
Unlimited 1:1 startup coaching for free forever
Get advise from 50+ startup founders, domain experts and coaches
Who is the Graduate Diploma for?
This program is ideal for someone who is:
A Doer - Entrepreneurship is a game of doing
At the early stages of building a startup
Prefers to learn with structure and built-in accountability
Testimonials
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“I would have never been where I am with my startup right now if I didn’t join Startup Year. Only when I met other people also trying to build their startups did I realize how far ahead we were in just 2 months.”
Reuben, Founder of reKro
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“I had an idea for two years but did nothing for it til now. This course changed everything. In just two months, I’ve made more progress than I ever imagined. Every week, we meet incredible mentors, connect with like-minded peers, and learn tools we can apply immediately to move forward.”
Avril, Smart Vet Hospital
Curriculum
1. Discovery
Finding Meaningful Problems to Solve
Idea Validation
Customer Discovery
Sizing Opportunities
Business Modelling and Strategy
Internship in a Startup
2. Build & Test
Digital Makers and No-Code Skills
Prototyping and Developing an MVP
Business 101
Startup Finance and Legal Considerations
Industry Projects with a Startup
3. Launch
Getting Paid Customers on Day 1
Go-to-Market
Growth Strategies
Win and Influence People Organically
How to Lead Teams
Pitching
Read the full Graduate Diploma course outline and handbook here.
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In the span of a year with UNSW Startup Year, you can achieve significant milestones and accomplishments. Here's what you can expect from this transformative program:
Developing Founders Skills & Mindset: Engage in a bespoke incubator program designed to enhance your business acumen, entrepreneurial capabilities, and leadership skills.
Building Connections: Build valuable relationships with a network of founders, mentors and industry professionals.
Access to Resources: Get access to world-class Makerspace facilities and on-going coaching support.
Pitching to Investors: At the end of the program, you will have an exclusive opportunity to pitch your startup to our angel investors community.
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The Startup Year program offers a comprehensive and immersive learning experience. You will learn about:
Problem & Idea Validation
Customer Discovery and Acquisition
Business Modelling and Strategy
Iterative Product Design, Development and Innovation
Entrepreneurial Finance and Legal requirements
Industry Experience via Industry Placement in a Startup company
🔓 Join Startup Year and unlock your entrepreneurial potential!
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To be eligible for the UNSW Startup Year Program, you must have:
Completed a recognised degree from an accredited higher education provider in Australia
Achieved a Credit average (65% or higher) in your degree
Be able to participate full time in the year-long program.
Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship and a desire to create or join a startup venture.
Be a Domestic Student
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At UNSW Founders, we understand the unique challenges that aspiring entrepreneurs face when turning their innovative ideas into successful ventures.
To support the next generation of startup founders, UNSW Founders have established the Startup Year Grant Program. This program aims to provide essential financial assistance and valuable resources to ambitious individuals who are embarking on their entrepreneurial journey.
If you would like to apply for a grant please or find out more please email startupyear@unsw.edu.au