Entrepreneurs can be found in a diverse range of industries. What they have in common is ambition, an ability to think outside the box and the love of a personal challenge.

If you want to pave your own way and bring ideas to life, you could be an entrepreneur in the making.

This major is designed for enterprising people who want to start their own business, or work as internal corporate entrepreneurs.

You’ll gain skills in problem solving, planning, organising and managing innovation and develop your skills, knowledge and expertise in starting, running and growing an entrepreneurial venture.

In your final semester, you’ll work on a simulated consultancy project to road-test your skills.

This major sits within the Bachelor of Commerce degree. To apply for this major, you will apply for the Bachelor of Commerce.

Recommended double majors:

• Accounting
• International Business
• Marketing

Why study

• This major provides a sound understanding of how to start up your own business.
• You’ll have opportunities to interact with real entrepreneurs and their businesses.
• Our staff have strong industry links, have experience sitting on boards of successful small business advisory organisations, and are active researchers in the entrepreneurship and small business fields.

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Western Australia has partnered with Curtin to offer internships to students who have completed 200 credits or more of their commerce degree. These internships will give you credit towards your degree, increase your industry experience and put you in direct contact with leading professionals.

Professional recognition

You may be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Management.

Careers

• Business manager
• Business owner
• Business partner
• Entrepreneur
• Intrepreneur

Industries

• Public sector
• Start ups
• Technology