Organisations around the world require people with broad business and management skills. The Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) allows you to study an innovative blend of business subjects while introducing you to key concepts in entrepreneurship and innovation.

It will help develop your intellectual, analytical and practical capabilities to support future academic progression or employment in business and entrepreneurial roles. Once you finish the course, you will feel empowered to use these skills to launch your own business or work in a range of early-career business roles.

In the Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) you will learn how to manage people and organisations, marketing basics, and financial and commercial literacy, while also deepening your knowledge of contemporary business practices.

The Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) offers you a stand-alone ICMS qualification delivered through the Aspire Institute or, should you wish to further your studies, you can use your diploma qualification as a pathway into a bachelor’s degree at ICMS, with completed subjects counting towards your degree. Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) you will receive advanced standing for subjects in an ICMS bachelor’s degree.

Aspire Institute is a trading name of ICMS (the International College of Management, Sydney Pty Ltd). All Aspire diploma students are part of the greater ICMS student community, with lectures held at our Northern Beaches Campus or at our Sydney City Campus, subject to availability. Aspire students receive dedicated academic support, including study skills.

• Apply foundational business knowledge an concepts to routine business situations.
• Identify and use appropriate sources of data to address business problems and inform innovative solutions in an entrepreneurial context.
• Explain the importance of ethical, sustainable and responsible business practices in a global business environment.
• Utilise digital tools and technology to demonstrate innovation entrepreneurship in a range of business situations.
• Communicate and provide information effectively using written, oral and visual formats to suit different business audiences.
• Apply teamwork and collaboration skills to participate effectively in team activities and achieve improvements with entrepreneurship contexts.

The Student Success Centre (SSC) provides Academic Learning Advisors at all campuses to help Aspire students develop academic skills and adapt to tertiary student life. The SSC offers flexible online and face-to-face appointments at both the Northern Beaches Campus and City Campus. Support includes:

• English language assistance (ESL support)
• Wellness support
• Effective study techniques
• Report and essay writing skills
• Exam preparation techniques
• Time and stress management
• Academic writing and oral presentations
• Specialist numeracy support for subjects like Accounting and Statistics

The SSC also runs a Peer Assisted Learning Service (PALS) and offers 24/7 online support through Studiosity.

Aspire Institute is proven in its ability to provide reputable English language lessons and support through Aspire English, which operates from the same campuses. All Aspire students receive personalised support to maximise success in their studies.

* In accordance with the Australian Government ESOS National Code international students on a student visa can only undertake 33% of their total enrolment load online and must be enrolled in at least one (1) on-campus subject in each compulsory study period. Learn more