Entrepreneurial thinking is a mindset that applies across every discipline – from art history to zoology and everything in between.
At UQ you will find entrepreneurial thinking is woven into the fabric of our programs to provide you with the mindset and skills for jobs of the future, with over 100 courses relating to innovation and entrepreneurship across our faculties.
There are a range of flexible delivery options, including the free online masterclasses, through to the UQx MicroMasters in Corporate Innovation and dedicated entrepreneurial programs including our Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours).
Video: The MBA entrepreneurship capstone course allows students to put lean startup techniques into practice.
Fast facts
100+
entrepreneurial courses across faculties at UQ
59%
of UQ students value entrepreneurial learning
30+
academics in the Business School research entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship courses in action
See how our entrepreneurial courses improve your employability
Startup AdVentures Course Credit
Receive course credit for going global in our Startup AdVentures program where you experience four weeks of working with some of the world's best tech startups.
"The Startup AdVentures experience is so much more than an internship at a startup and the biggest regret I have had is not doing it any sooner!” Abdullah Shahzad, 2021 participant.
Elective courses on offer include; SCIE3050, PHSS2000, RBUS3903 and Engineering Professional Practice.
Engineering Innovation and Leadership
"ENGG7902 helped in converting the engineering knowledge to innovative ideas. The course structure enabled the students to think of out of the box solutions and to take initiative in presenting them to the tutors in the form of a pitch."
"I know that this course will equip me for my professional career. It gave me the opportunity to work on a real-world problem and develop an innovative idea for the client."
Akanksha Gwalvanshi, Master of Engineering (Electrical)
Free online masterclasses
These masterclass offers inspiring teaching from leading UQ thinkers and shines a spotlight on the journeys of proven change-makers.
Design Thinking and Creativity for Innovation
Learn the fundamentals of how design thinking and creativity can be used to enable innovation.
Innovation: From Plan to Product
Learn how to build an innovative business model using the most effective tools, including forecasting, prototyping and more.
Idea Development: Create and Implement Innovative Ideas
Learn the strategies entrepreneurs and organizations use to create and bring to market innovative ideas.
Creating and Sustaining an Innovation Culture
Learn how to scale and drive innovation in your organization by creating a culture that can sustain and support it.