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In this course you will gain the expertise and the creative mindset to solve complex industry and societal challenges, to make a difference.

The course has been designed by researchers at Curtin Business School to support the development of next-generation innovators. The course integrates our ‘GRIT’ concepts – global, responsible, innovative, technology – and the skills that the World Economic Forum has identified as ‘non-negotiable’ for the 21st century.

During your studies you will learn innovation strategies and how to innovate ethically, engage globally, and use technology decisively to deliver solutions with positive social and industry impacts.

You’ll learn how to apply critical business knowledge, creative thinking and innovation skills to the discipline of your choice. You’ll also have transformative experiences such as regional and international study tours, hackathons, internships and other work-integrated learning opportunities.

Additionally, as an Innovation student you can join the Curtin Ignition and Curtin Accelerate entrepreneurship programs, and access executive education masterclasses that are designed to help you set up your own enterprise.

This course supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and advocates for the stewardship of First Nations Peoples, and you’ll gain a useful understanding of different cultural perspectives and communicating for various local, regional and global contexts.

You can create a multidisciplinary skill set by choosing one business major or two specialisation units from study areas such as business, humanities, science and the Centre for Aboriginal Studies.

You’ll start studying the business and innovation core units during your first year. You’ll also decide how you’d like to customise your degree to reach your dream career. You’ll do this by selecting a business major or two specialisations. These units are commenced during your second year of study and will be completed Â鶹ԭ´´ your remaining core units.

Throughout the course you’ll have scaffolded opportunities to build expertise through four transformative experiences – which will challenge you to solve real-world local, regional and global problems using innovation skill sets.

What jobs can the Innovation lead to?

Careers

Innovation analyst / startup advisor

Entrepreneur

Consultant (in area of major/specialisation)

Business manager

Business analyst

Marketing or social media consultant

Supply chain consultant

Web developer

Tourism and event manager

Chief strategy officer

Product strategy manager

Venture capitalist diligence officer.

Industries

Health innovation

ICT and cybersecurity

Media and marketing

Higher education

Government and non-profit

Tourism

Design

Transport and supply chains

Resources and energy

Retail.

What you'll learn

Apply multidisciplinary knowledge to solve complex local, regional and global business and societal challenges using creative and innovative thinking

Use information and technology decisively to critically analyse business and societal challenges and arrive at innovative yet responsible and impactful decisions

Communicate professionally in ways that are appropriate for local, regional and global contexts

Influence inclusively by appreciating the importance of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and advocate for indigenous and first nations based stewardship

Demonstrate industry readiness by developing future-focussed capabilities including a global, responsible, innovative and technology (GRIT) mindset