You will learn about the key elements in ecosystems that are crucial in supporting start-up ventures and the scale-up of growth-oriented firms. You'll study alongside successful innovators and entrepreneurs, developing the skills to recognise, assess and realise opportunities. You'll also construct creative solutions to problems and take action when facing ambiguous and uncertain circumstances.
In your Bachelor of Commerce INNOVENT major, you will undertake an exciting real-world project that integrates theory and practice as you work with a client organisation in a real world context. The options include start-ups, corporate venturing, Māori enterprise, social enterprise, new product development and technological innovation. This project-based experience will give you invaluable hands-on experience, setting you up for the realities of the workplace. To complete the project brief, you will need to establish and maintain a professional relationship with your client organisation and display appropriate leadership and management skills.
Innovation and Entrepreneurship works well with majors in other business-related subjects including Marketing, Finance, international Business and Operations and Supply Chain Management.