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Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

Australia,Queensland

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 35,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 50 FREE

Application Fee

Jul 2025

Apply Date

Australia, Queensland

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1971

Total Students: 50,000 +

Int. Students: 8,500 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1 Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

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Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) in Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours) equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the complex challenges modern organisations face, while offering the flexibility to specialise in the business discipline of your choice. This innovative degree helps you develop a unique skill set that will give you a competitive edge in the employment market. Gain the expertise to excel in both the public and private sectors, preparing you for leadership positions across a variety of industries.

This degree is designed to allow students from all business disciplines to commence in the same foundation year and then pursue your chosen business major. So, whether you want to be an accountant, an advertising executive, an international business consultant or an entrepreneur; all you need to do is enrol and customise as you go. In your third and fourth year, you will choose a thesis which will further develop and demonstrate your proficiency and application in your chosen area. You can also apply to take an internship or study overseas as part of your thesis, helping you graduate with advanced skills that will ensure you stand out.

Highlights of studying Advanced Business (Honours):

Begin with a core foundation year where you'll study critical business disciplines such as marketing, financial analysis, international business, accounting, economics, management, and organisational psychology.
After your first year, you have the option to choose from over 20 majors to tailor the degree to your personal career aspirations. Specialise in fields such as accounting, advertising, international business, entrepreneurship, and more, or combine your business expertise with another field of study. Explore all majors here.
You will learn through a blend of academic coursework and first-hand work experience. Engage in organisational simulations and apply theoretical knowledge in practical business environments, ensuring that you're prepared for real-world challenges.
The first year of the program includes six discovery courses that simulate practical environments, allowing you to explore various business applications and refine your skills. This immersive experience will help you identify your strengths and passions, giving you the confidence to choose your future path.
Take advantage of transformational international opportunities such as overseas study, competitions, and internships. Gain global perspectives and broaden your professional network while earning academic credit for these experiences.
Engage in internships or study overseas as part of your thesis project in your third and fourth years. This hands-on learning will prepare you with advanced skills that will make you stand out in the competitive job market.
Pursue a Higher Degree Research pathway, such as a PhD, for those interested in a career in academia or research.
Griffith Business School, ranked in the top 200 worldwide, provides an environment that fosters innovation, leadership and a global mindset. Through personalised mentoring, access to a wide range of resources and strong industry connections, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Major: Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Do you have a creative idea for a new product or service and want to launch your own business or start-up? In this major, you'll learn how to be an effective, innovative and dynamic manager, and graduate with the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to develop and manage a successful business.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
mar 2025		Closed
jul 2025		Open
nov 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 35,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

CAD 29,710 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79 - 19 - With no score less than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 65.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

As an Honours graduate, you will be able to plan and conduct research in business and commerce and will be well-placed for positions in the private, not-for-profit and public sectors. You'll graduate with strong business networks and the authentic business knowledge to apply problem solving skills to a broad range of business environments from planning and strategy to management and specific skills like advertising, economics and accounting, depending on your customised degree.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship

As a graduate of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship major, you'll be able to create and develop innovative ideas that enable scale and societal impact. You will have an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset, ways to identify or create opportunities, and the strategic and operational issues in firm creation. Create your own career by starting your own lifestyle or high-potential startup, be entrepreneurial while working in a family business or being an intrapreneur within someone's business.

Scholarships

The Gold Coast Student Grants program offers a $1,000 grant to help new international students settle into their new life on the Gold Coast. This grant can be used for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, easing the financial pressure of starting their journey in Australia.

Eligibility Criteria:

Hold a valid student visa (subclass 500).
Enroll at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks (including packaged offers/multiple courses).
Be a new student with a course commencement date between 1 May–30 November 2025.
Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions.

Important Dates: Applications Open: 11 February – 30 June 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).
*Please note that this grant is only available to the first 250 eligible international students. Domestic students, international students already enrolled at an Australian institution, and those currently residing in Australia are not eligible.

Work Permit

PGWP

Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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