Graduate Certificate Business Administration (MBA) Full Time

Graduate Certificate in Corporate Innovation

at Curtin University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

111434F

CRICOS provider code

00301J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

26 weeks

Tuition (whole course)

A$21,022 total

Per year

A$42,044/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

Curtin University's Graduate Certificate in Corporate Innovation introduces students to the practical approaches and strategies businesses use to drive new ideas and maintain competitiveness. Across one semester of full-time study, students explore frameworks for creative problem-solving, entrepreneurship in established organisations, and the commercialisation of innovative solutions. Expect units focusing on business model innovation, design thinking, and the management of organisational change within the local and global context.

This graduate certificate is structured as four units totalling 100 credit points. Units are supported by case studies, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities. Students learn how to assess opportunities, overcome barriers to innovation, and implement strategies in real-world business environments.

The course is suitable for professionals wanting to advance into leadership, recent graduates from any discipline seeking business credentials, or those already working in management who wish to build practical skills for leading transformation. Classes are held at Curtin’s Bentley campus in Perth, with opportunities to interact with local industry and guest speakers. Students holding this qualification may choose to continue into a related master's program for further study.

Curtin welcomes international students and meets the Department of Home Affairs' requirements for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream. While enrolled, students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight under current visa conditions. Confirm course structure and entry requirements via Curtin's official webpage.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

Innovation manager in corporate or government settings
Business development officer
Product or project manager in diverse industries
Innovation consultant for Australian firms
Change management roles in sectors undergoing digital transformation

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Graduate Certificate in Corporate Innovation at Curtin University?

It typically takes 26 weeks, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$21,022 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Innovation manager in corporate or government settingsBusiness development officerProduct or project manager in diverse industriesInnovation consultant for Australian firmsChange management roles in sectors undergoing digital transformation

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