Master of Entrepreneurship (Enhanced) : Entry requirements

Graduate Coursework

Course code: MC-ETRENH

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Duration

1.5 years full time / 3 years part time

Mode (Location)

On campus

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Fees

AUD $37,984 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Entry requirements

Domestic student Change

You're considered a domestic student if you're an Australian or New Zealand citizen, an Australian permanent resident, or have a permanent humanitarian visa. This applies even if you're studying abroad or have dual Australian citizenship.

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

A bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with a Weighted Average Mark of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in any discipline with a WAM of at least 65% (or equivalent), OR
A three-year undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND at least two years of documented relevant work experience, OR
A minimum of six years of documented relevant work experience.

You must also:

Submit a personal statement of no more than 1000 words outlining why you wish to be considered for this course, AND
If shortlisted, attend an interview.

Disciplines related to this course include business, economics, or similar.

Work experience relevant to this course may include roles in industries such as innovation, business development, or entrepreneurship.

Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:
IELTS
7.0
with no band less than 6.0
TOEFL
91
with writing 19; speaking 19; reading 16; listening 16
PEARSON
72
with writing 60; speaking 60; reading 60; listening 60
CAMBRIDGE
178
with writing 170; speaking 179; reading 163; listening 163
LANGUAGECERT ACADEMIC
73
with writing 64; speaking 70; reading 60; listening 57
MET
62
with writing 57; speaking 48; reading 55; listening 56
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE); LanguageCert Academic; Michigan English Test. If a test displays N/A, it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing (and where relevant, ranking) applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

Prior academic performance

The Selection Committee will consider your personal statement, and if relevant to your application, your professional experience.

If your application is shortlisted, you will also be required to attend an interview, your performance in which will also be used to assess your application.

The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Selection and Admission Policy.

Meeting the minimum entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Additional information

If you discontinue from the Master of Entrepreneurship (Enhanced) but have successfully completed the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship you will be eligible to receive the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship as an exit award.

Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM)

We encourage domestic students to explore eligibility for Graduate Access Melbourne (GAM). GAM offers an opportunity for admission to this course even if your tertiary marks are below the standard entry requirements. GAM applicants may also be considered for financial bursaries and Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) where available.

GAM categories include coming from a rural area, being an Indigenous Australian, experiencing financial hardship or personal difficulties, having refugee status, or living with a disability or medical condition. In assessing applications, we look to balance opportunity and your capacity to succeed.

Advanced Standing

Prior studies may be credited towards your degree and potentially reduce the duration of your course. This is known as Advanced Standing (also known as credit or recognition of prior learning).

If you have completed the Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship or graduate course work in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation you may be awarded up to 50 points of credit.

For additional, in-depth details on entry requirements and admissions for this course, refer to the University Handbook.

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