Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship (GC-ENTR) // Entry and participation requirements

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into this course, applicants must:

• Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline.

Or

• Have five years of documented relevant experience including roles in industries such as innovation, business development, or entrepreneurship.

Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.

Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and subject-specific criteria are based on the University of Melbourne’s grading standards and subjects. If studies are from elsewhere, we’ll assess the grades and subjects against University of Melbourne equivalents. This means that the final WAM may be adjusted depending on the previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

All degree levels referenced align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), the national policy guide for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. Applications will be assessed against these standards.

English language requirement

Applicants must satisfy the University's English language requirements. Level 1  English scores are required for this course.

Selection task

As part of selection, applicants are required to:

• Provide a folio of work demonstrating written and analytical skills, if relevant.
• Provide a curriculum vitae (CV) detailing relevant education, work experience, skills and achievements, if relevant. 

To be considered, all required information and documents for the selection task must be provided. Missing information may result in the application being deemed ineligible.

Selection methodology

When assessing and, where relevant, ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

• Prior academic performance
• Assessment of folio, if relevant.
• Relevant prior (research and/or professional) experience, if relevant.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry and English language requirements does not guarantee selection.

Notes

Folio and CV are required only if meeting entry via relevant experience.

The course may also be taken concurrently with or as part of the 200-point Master of Management or 200-point Master of International Business or any other 200-point university award subject to relevant faculty approval. Students will receive the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship in addition to their award.

Pathway information

This course is designed as a pathway to the Master of Entrepreneurship (100 points) and the Master of Management (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) (200 points).

Guaranteed pathway information

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Entrepreneurship with a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65%, and no failed subjects, provides a guaranteed pathway into the 150-point Master of Management (Entrepreneurship and Innovation).

Advanced Standing for subjects completed in the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship will be provided where subjects undertaken align with equivalent foundation subjects to be completed as part of this degree.

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook. Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 6 January 2026