Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)

Entrepreneurs know how to look at things differently. They can identify opportunities and balance calculated risk with potential rewards.

The Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) sets out to create leaders in the professional and entrepreneurial business world.

Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be taught. As an entrepreneur you’ll challenge convention, disrupt the status quo and seek solutions where others see none. You’ll be energetic, goal oriented and driven – not afraid to chase your dreams.

With entrepreneurial skills you could become founder of your own start-up, join a larger organisation driving change, or simply create a balanced lifestyle where you choose to work on things that light you up and motivate you.

The ICMS Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) is designed to position you for success as a business owner or manager in any industry, with a focus on future-proofing you for adaptability in a rapidly changing world.

Subjects focus on core skills including sales and marketing; agile leadership; collaboration and managing people; strategic planning and innovative problem solving; and financial literacy. This is complemented by specialisation subjects in entrepreneurship and innovation, as well as elective subjects.

Through the elective subjects you can build a personalised educational experience that reflects your interests and ambitions. You’ll learn to think creatively and be open to opportunities.

The Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) offers 26-subjects in total:

• 12 core business subjects
• 7 specialisation subjects
• 5 elective subjects
• 2 WIL (Work Integrated Learning) subjects

At ICMS we believe that the best learning experience combines practical and real world experience with a strong academic foundation. Our Work Integrated Learning (WIL) program is built into your degree and will prepare you for future success in the business world.

As part of WIL, you’ll complete a Professional Placement Preparation Program, then two trimesters of professional placement.

We have an impressive network of industry partners. These leading companies provide our ICMS community with invaluable industry insight and experience. When it is time to embark on your professional placement, we work closely with them to find a suitable placement that is the best fit for your skills, interests and professional goals.

As part of your Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) journey, your professional placement could take you to a major city, regional area or regional area in Australia. You could even take up a position in an international city. It is all part of finding the best placement for you.

Not only is this an invaluable experience, it is also a chance to grow your professional network. For many of our graduates this experience introduces them to their future employers.

Business and Entrepreneurship students have gained valuable experience with placements at: 

• Allianz 
• Australian Defence Force 
• Blackmores 
• Chobani 
• Coca-Cola Amatil 
• Deloitte 
• Heinemann Australia 
• IAE Global/Eduhouse 
• Moët Hennessy 
• Nova Entertainment 
• NRMA 
• Optimum Insurance 
• Tag Heuer 
• Volvo Car Australia Pty Ltd 
• Witchery Head Office 
• World Business Forum (WOBI) 

These are just some of the many organisations where ICMS students have gained practical experience. Read more.

The Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) is career-focused, and aims to develop contemporary knowledge and skills needed for success. This means:

• Real-world assessments instead of exams for most subjects.
• Strong industry connections.
• Developing 21st century skills, such as digital literacy
• Every degree student gets to complete a professional placement in a business that aligns with the industry they’re interested in.
• Access to personal study assistance and wellness support.
• An emphasis on professionalism which includes: interview and resume preparation, wearing business attire in class, setting up LinkedIn profiles, access to our Careers Hub, and mentorship from high-achieving students and alumni.

In your final year, you will have the opportunity to participate in the Capstone subject which will test your abilities in addressing contemporary issues or problems in the career or industry you’re working toward.

There is no better preparation to steer your own destiny in any sector of the business arena than with a Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation).

Upon successful completion of the ICMS Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) you will able to:

• Apply broad theoretical and technical business knowledge to real-world problems, demonstrating deep understanding of innovation within business contexts.
• Conduct business-related research to critically evaluate and interpret data to support innovative decision-making and address sometimes complex problems in an entrepreneurial context.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex and unpredictable challenges in a range of entrepreneurship situations, using critical analysis and creative problem-solving techniques.
• Evaluate issues related to ethics, law, sustainability, social responsibility, and governance, considering their implications within a global entrepreneurship context.
• Formulate strategies to address routine and complex business challenges, applying innovation, digital tools and emerging technologies in diverse entrepreneurship contexts,
• Communicate and negotiate effectively with diverse stakeholders, using appropriate communication methods and professional standards to suit different entrepreneurship environments.
• Apply teamwork and collaboration skills, management principles, and motivational strategies to lead and participate in diverse teams across a range of entrepreneurship settings.
• Reflect on and evaluate personal performance to cultivate a professional identity, embracing values, and career aspirations, and exercising professional judgment in diverse entrepreneurship contexts.