Western Sydney University
Graduate Certificate in Start Up Scale Up
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Learn the fundamental skills integral to starting or scaling up a business to meet new regional or global demands.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Start Up Scale Up provides a unique opportunity for innovative students and small-to-medium-sized enterprises to be exposed to the university’s business and technology incubator environment.
The program includes a choice of two subjects (from four) in the areas of innovation, creativity, digital technology and/or management capabilities to allow students to personalise their learning. It also includes a capstone applied learning subject that provides hands-on experience in the creation of a new business or business innovation.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
What you will study
Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 40 credit points (CP) of postgraduate level subjects which includes the subjects listed below.
Core (20 CP)
- Start-up
Electives (20 CP)
Select two subjects from the list:
- Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities
- Innovation, Creativity and Foresight
- Innovation for New Markets
- Innovation Through Digital Technology
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Applicants must meet one of the following to be considered:
- Successfully completed an undergraduate degree, or higher, in any discipline.
- Successfully completed an associate degree, advanced diploma, or higher, in a business discipline.
- Have a minimum of three years of full-time equivalent managerial/professional work experience in any field.
- Other evidence of general and professional qualifications and demonstrated potential to pursue graduate studies.
Applicants seeking admission on the basis of work experience must support their application with a Statement of Service for all work experience listed on the application.
English language requirements
Applicants who have undertaken studies overseas may have to provide proof of proficiency in English.
Contact the university for further information about English language requirements.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
As a graduate of this degree, you can look forward to a broad range of exciting career opportunities in different sectors and industries. Below are some examples:
- Small business
- Business innovation
Fees and CSP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $8,496 (Commonwealth Supported Place)
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
Commonwealth Supported Places
The Australian Government allocates a certain number of CSPs to the universities each year, which are then distributed to students based on merit.
If you're a Commonwealth Supported Student (CSS), you'll only need to pay a portion of your tuition fees. This is known as the student contribution amount – the balance once the government subsidy is applied. This means your costs are much lower.
Limited CSP spaces are offered to students enrolled in selected postgraduate courses.
Your student contribution amount is:
- Calculated per unit you're enrolled in.
- Dependent on the study areas they relate to.
- Reviewed and adjusted each year.
HECS-HELP loans are available to CSP students to pay the student contribution amount.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.