Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology)
ObjectivesThe educational aim of this program is to equip science, technology, or engineering students with business, entrepreneurial, management and communication knowledge and skills, together with vocationally oriented skills gained through a significant period of work experience, that will increase their attractiveness and value to industry. Learning outcomes On completion of their degree, students will have developed a comprehensive and well-founded knowledge in their discipline and a range of transferable professional skills. Subject knowledge Graduates of the course are expected to be able to: * contribute within industry to technical projects as an individual or as team members; * contribute to the analysis, synthesis, practice, business and management tasks in a science or engineering-based enterprise; * understand the structure, operation and responsibilities, and business culture of a company or organisation; * appreciate the responsibilities, roles, attitudes, values, priorities, judgement and work methods of practising professional scientists, technologists or engineers; * contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship within an organisation; * understand quality assurance processes; * communicate effectively in a range of technical and business situations; and * understand the internal and external business environment of science or engineering-based enterprises. Transferable professional skills Graduates of the course are expected to be able to: * communicate and present information clearly and fluently in both written and spoken forms; * interact effectively as part of a team in order to work towards a common outcome; * work and learn independently; * reason critically and logically and make independent judgements; * engage effectively with information and communication technologies; * demonstrate research skills appropriate for further study and employment; * have the capacity and understand the need to undertake lifelong learning in order to retain the necessary level of professional skills and knowledge in the area, and * demonstrate professionalism and commitment.
Entry requirementsThe minimum requirements for consideration for entry to all undergraduate courses are specified in detail in the University Entry Requirements. Graduate entry Applicants must hold an approved science or engineering degree from Flinders University, or an equivalent qualification from another approved institution. Undergraduate entry Applicants must be enrolled in an approved science or engineering degree* and have: * completed at least 66 units of a 108 unit degree program; or * completed at least 102 units of a 144 units degree program; or * been deemed by the Course Coordinator to be sufficiently prepared.
Academic titleBachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology)
Course descriptionThe Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise is a unique course that allows students in any of Flinders University's science and engineering degrees to develop professional business, management and communication skills and acquire significant experience in the workplace.
By adding 1 year to your normal study program you will graduate with 2 degrees and greatly increase both your immediate attractiveness to employers and your potential to become a business leader.
You will normally take the Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) as a 1 year block of study, or the part-time equivalent, after completing at least 66 units of a 3rd year degree or 102 units of a 4 year degree. You will then return to complete your main degree without any disruption.
This course will equip you to contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship within an organisation, carry out management tasks in a science or engineering based enterprise, and understand a company's structure, operation, responsibilities and business culture.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study.
Why study Innovation and Enterprise at Flinders?
The Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) at Flinders:
* is a unique course that will provide you with a sound understanding of theory and practice, coupled with business and innovation skills to complement your science and engineering skills
* has a structured work experience component
* will equip you to contribute to innovation and entrepreneurship within an organisation, to carry out management tasks in a science or engineering-based enterprise, and to understand a company's structure, operation, responsibilities and business culture. A survey of leading South Australian enterprises has confirmed that employers have a strong preference for graduates who have these skills and who have had significant industry experience.
Combined degree options
Combine with
Duration (full-time equivalent)
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) 5 years
Bachelor of Ecotourism 4 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) 5 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems) 5 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) 5 years
Bachelor of Engineering (Software) 5 years
Bachelor of Engineering Science 4 years
Bachelor of Information Technology 4 years
Bachelor of Medical Science 4 years
Bachelor of Science 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Computing & Digital Media 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Medical Science 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry 4 years
Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology (Honours) 5 years
Bachelor of Technology (Aquaculture) 4 years
Bachelor of Technology (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry) 4 years
Refer to Science and Technology combined degrees for further information.
Career opportunities
What can I do with my Bachelor of Innovation & Enterprise degree?
Study a language
Flinders also offers all students the opportunity to major in a language in conjunction with any undergraduate course. The Diploma in Language is designed to provide students with competence in a chosen language that adds greater portability to their qualifications. You will complete a total of one extra year of study and graduate with both your chosen degree and the Diploma in Language. You can apply for this at time of enrolment.
The Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) requires one year of full-time study (or the equivalent part-time). The course is offered by the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
The Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) is available in combination with a science or engineering degree (the companion degree); it is not available as a stand alone degree for those who have not previously been admitted to, or completed, an approved degree.
PROGRAM OF STUDY [February, 2009]
Students will be granted 72 units of credit towards the Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) on the basis of the companion degree.
To qualify for the Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) students must complete 36 units with a grade of P or NGP or better in each topic. The Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology) will not be awarded until both this degree and the companion degree have been completed.
Not all topics are necessarily available in a given year.
STEP3001
Science and Technology - Industry Placement
12
STEP3002
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
6
STEP3003
Professional Skills and Project Management
6
and two of the following*:
BUSN2015
Marketing Management
6
BUSN2009
Human Resource Management
6
BUSN3023
Strategic Management
6
* Students may seek approval from the course coordinator to substitute one of these topics with another 6-unit upper level BUSN topic.
Students who are exempted from core topics will be required to substitute other topics/material as approved by the course coordinator.
APPENDIX A
The approved combined degrees programs are:
Bachelor of Innovation and Enterprise (Science and Technology)
and one of:
Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours)
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Computing and Digital Media
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical)
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems)
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics)
Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics)
Bachelor of Engineering Science
Bachelor of Engineering (Software)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Medical Science
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Honours) Enhanced Program for High Achievers
Bachelor of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology (Honours)
Bachelor of Technology (Aquaculture)
Bachelor of Ecotourism
Bachelor of Technology (Forensic and Analytical Chemistry)
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Engineering) **
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering)*
Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) **
Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical and Electronics) #
Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Electronics) #
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics*
Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology*
Bachelor of Technology (Pharmaceutical and Molecular Synthesis)*
* These programs have no intake from 2005 onwards.
** These programs have no intake from 2006 onwards.