Entrepreneurial Business Development

Postgraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
BUSI 5031
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Course ID
201788
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
Management
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course prepares postgraduate students to lead innovation and entrepreneurial initiatives across diverse contexts—startups, corporations, social enterprises, and academic spinouts. It delivers a deep exploration of business development, entrepreneurial innovation programs, customer-centric thinking, and strategic commercialisation. Through a 12-module sequence, students apply lean and agile methodologies, map innovation ecosystems, and develop real-world entrepreneurial proposals aligned with stakeholder needs and strategic objectives.

  • Entrepreneurial Mindset and Ecosystems
  • Innovation Programs and Market Positioning
  • Customer Value Communication and Proposal Design

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse and assess entrepreneurial opportunities using innovation and market-based frameworks.
  • Design, test, and iterate business development and innovation programs aligned with strategic goals.
  • Apply customer discovery techniques and segmentation to refine business models.
  • Demonstrate foundational skills in pricing, negotiation, positioning, and buyer engagement
  • Develop and present compelling entrepreneurial proposals and pitches
  • Reflect on personal entrepreneurial strengths and team collaboration capabilities

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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