Graduate Diploma in Start Up Scale Up (2820)

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  • Approved Abbreviation: GradDipStrtUpScUp
  • Western Sydney University Program Code: 2820
  • AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 0100186

This program applies to students who commenced in Quarter 1 2019 or later.

Students should follow the program structure for the session start date relevant to the year they commenced.

The Graduate Diploma in Start Up Scale Up provides a unique opportunity for innovative students and small-to-medium sized enterprises to be exposed to the University’s business and technology incubator environment while learning fundamental business skills integral to starting a business or scaling a business up to meet new regional or global demands. Students cover material on New Markets, Digital Technology, Creativity and Management Capabilities while developing material relevant to the creation of their new business or business innovation. The Graduate Diploma involves four core subjects, a capstone subject and two electives that can be adjusted for the specific requirements of the business or business innovation the student envisions.

Early Exit

Students may exit this program on completion of 40 credit points with a 2821 Graduate Certificate in Start Up Scale Up

Study Mode

One year full-time or two years part-time.

Program Advice

Neil Perry
 

Prospective students should visit the following websites for general enquiries about this program.

Enquire about this program| Local Admission | International Admission |

Location

Campus Attendance Mode Advice
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Full Time Internal See above
Parramatta City Campus-Macquarie Street Part Time Internal See above

Inherent Requirements

There are inherent requirements for this program that you must meet in order to complete your program and graduate. Make sure you read and understand the requirements for this program online.

The inherent requirements articulated for this program are based on the existing inherent requirements for the Accounting programs.

Inherent Requirements

Work Integrated Learning

Western Sydney University seeks to enhance student learning experiences by enabling students to engage in the culture, expectations and practices of their profession or discipline.  This program includes a placement or other community-based unpaid practical experience.

There is an optional work component available in this program.  Please contact the Program Advisor listed above for information.

International students should be aware that if an elective is a requirement of the program but the work itself was not registered with CRICOS, students can still complete these electives but it would be counted towards the work limitation.  For more details, refer to the 'Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students' website.

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) for international students