Innovation and Enterprise

Choose a major in Innovation and Enterprise

Embrace disruption and maximise opportunities.

At Flinders, we are committed to helping you succeed in a rapidly evolving world. With employers seeking a unique combination of creativity, empathy, critical thinking, and analysis skills^*, studying Innovation and Enterprise topics will prepare you for success in your chosen field.

By providing hands-on learning opportunities, we equip you with the tools and knowledge you need to succeed not just today, but throughout your entire career. With a major in Innovation and Enterprise, you'll join us on an exciting journey to unleash your purpose and potential and make a difference in the world by working on tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.

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Why study Innovation and Enterprise?

Contribute to the growth and development of the arts and creative industries
Discover opportunities for innovation in the arts and creative industries and learn how to seize them
Learn how to create, develop and capture value for people and society, both for yourself and your organization
Develop a growth mindset and inspire others with a change-maker approach, unlocking your potential to make a positive impact
Gain a deep understanding of the growth models in the arts and creative industries, enabling you to thrive in a competitive landscape.

What you will study

Creative design thinking, allowing you to think outside the box and develop and test innovative ideas
Leveraging your ecosystem for change-makers, building strong networks and collaborate with others to achieve success
Innovation for social impact, making a positive difference in the world through creative solutions.
Validating desirability, feasibility, and viability of your idea, ensuring that your idea is not only creative but also practical and sustainable
Creating a roadmap: how to turn your idea into action, making your ideas a reality and bringing them to life
Going Life: Inspire others by applying the entrepreneurial method in practice, becoming a leader and an agent of change.

Add Innovation and Enterprise to your degree

Bachelor of Applied Geographical Information Systems

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts (Enhanced Program for High Achievers)

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Early Childhood)

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood), Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary R-7)

Bachelor of Education (Primary R-7), Bachelor of Arts

How many units?

A major in Innovation and Enterprise is made up of 8 topics (36 units), including:

two Year 1 topics (9 units)
two Year 2 topics (9 units)
two Year 3 topics (9 units)
plus two additional topics (9 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics.

Innovation and Enterprise can also be taken as a minor. Your 22.5 units will include:

two Year 1 topics (9 units)
two Year 2 topics (9 units)
plus an additional topic (4.5 units) from the Year 2 or Year 3 topics.

You may complete an extended major in Innovation and Enterprise by completing the prescribed major topics (36 units), plus an additional two topics (9 units) from Year 2 or Year 3. The extended major is not available in the Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts degrees.

Add a year of Honours

Kickstart your career or future in research with one extra year.

By adding just one year full-time to your undergraduate degree, you can graduate with Honours. Enhance your career prospects, delve deeper into knowledge or launch yourself into the world of research.

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