Course Structure

This course structure is based on the two semesters (each of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in each semester. It comprises:

• 5 Core Subjects (50 credit points)
• 3 specialisation OR elective subjects (30 credit points)

To qualify for award of the degree of Diploma of Entrepreneurship a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 80 credit points.

Subjects

Core / 5 Subjects (50 credit points)

• ACA001 Faith and Purpose
• EXP001 Professional Practice
• ENT001 Entrepreneurship Foundations
• ENT002 Idea to Opportunity
• ENT003 Customer Research

Specialisation / 3 Subjects (30 credit points)

Innovation and Design

• EXP007 Professional Practice in Business
• ENT004 Design Thinking
• ENT005 Storytelling for Entrepreneurs

Electives

Students who do not complete the specialisation will choose 3 subjects (30 credit points) from accredited AQF Level 5, 6 or 7 subjects offered by AC.

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

All Subjects Available

View the full list of subjects for this course.

Admission Criteria

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

Applicants with recent high school education only will demonstrate completion of the NSW Higher School Certificate, or the completion of the interstate or overseas equivalent qualification.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study

Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification will demonstrate the completion of a Certificate III or higher qualification awarded by an authorised institution or registered training organisation (RTO).

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification will demonstrate the completion of an AQF Level 5 Diploma (or higher) by an authorised institution for admission into this course.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

Applicants who have not completed formal higher education study are eligible for direct entry into this course.

Language

If English is not the applicant’s first language or if their first degree was awarded in a non English speaking nation, they will be required to show proficiency in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (or equivalent) with an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of at least 6.0, with a score of not less than 5.5 in any of the four skill areas, or equivalent. 

Pre-Admission Interview

The Program Director may conduct a pre-admission interview (either face-to-face or phone or via Zoom) with applicants seeking entry into the course. This interview aims to discuss the applicant's suitability to plan, design and implement an entrepreneurial project.

Study Modes

Delivery Mode*: Face-to-Face (Campus class), Online Live (Zoom class), Online Recorded
Locations**: Sydney and Online
Duration: One year (two semesters) full-time, or up to four years part-time.
Intakes: Semester 1, Semester 2

* Our study modes are flexible so you can mix-and-match different modes throughout your course to fit your needs. For example, a face-to-face student can choose to attend some classes online or an online student may choose to take some subjects face-to-face.

** Some subjects may only be available in certain study modes each semester. Please check the timetable for the most up-to-date information. Face-to-face classes can be delivered weekly or via intensives, where the subject is delivered in a block over consecutive weekdays and/or weekends. Some subjects must be completed face-to-face to meet professional accreditation requirements.

Fees & Timetable

Fee-Help information and a complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students, please see our Timetables.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrated:

• general understanding of key issues, recent scholarship and practices within the discipline area of entrepreneurship, consistent with a Christian worldview;
• depth of understanding of practical fieldwork;
• general understanding of the features of entrepreneurial ideas, opportunities, methodologies and solutions.

Demonstrated ability to:

• identify, analyse and synthesise entrepreneurial theories and processes;
• plan, design and evaluate solutions to technical entrepreneurial issues using appropriate methodologies and theories;
• employ specialist technical and creative skills to express entrepreneurial ideas and perspectives;
• communicate effectively and creatively entrepreneurial ideas and perspectives to peers and general audiences in diverse contexts;
• apply technical and theoretical knowledge and skills acquired to develop appropriate solutions in entrepreneurial contexts;
• work independently, responsibly and with the level expected in a broad range of professional contexts;
• plan, design and implement an entrepreneurial project;
• collaborate in team projects to make a positive contribution toward social issues;
• undertake self-reflection and evaluation of performance for the purpose of vocational development.