Leadership and entrepreneurship
Discipline
Leaders and entrepreneurs transform visionary plans into reality, setting goals and bringing people into alignment to achieve them. Learn the methods and processes behind influence, impact and turning innovative ideas into commercial advantage.
New undergraduate business and commerce courses launching in T1 2027
If you are interested in entrepreneurship, explore our redesigned Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Commerce – built for unbeatable employability. Applications open in August 2026.
Explore your study options
Deakin's courses are developed in consultation with industry. Featuring work-based research and learning opportunities, each course allows you to put theory into practice and learn from the results. Get ready to walk the talk, honing your skills alongside your peers while learning from industry-active academics.
Choose a leadership or entrepreneurship degree that will get you work ready
Our close ties with industry, government departments and professional associations mean you get courses matched to current industry practice and a well-recognised qualification that stands out to employers.
Unique practical experiences
Deakin offers real-world learning in your own workplace, such as entrepreneurship experiences, business development clinics and research projects. These experiences help you understand the drivers of profit, impact and transformation to apply in your own career.
Learning backed by research
As well as being industry engaged, our teaching staff are leading researchers in leadership, small business innovation and entrepreneurship. The learning they impart is validated with insights from their cutting-edge research.
Careers in leadership and entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial careers are exciting opportunities to shape the future and create startups and small businesses. Plus, a Deakin leadership and entrepreneurship qualification prepares you for positions across a diverse range of industries and organisations, including:
- digital creative agencies
- financial institutions
- government bodies and departments
- health care
- management and consulting firms
- not-for-profit organisations
- social media companies
- sports organisations.
Graduate with an employment advantage
Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations, meaning we are globally recognised and internationally benchmarked. As one of the top 3 business schools in Victoria, a Deakin business or commerce degree will distinguish you from your peers.
It’s about learning the skills and developing the mindset that makes entrepreneurs successful. You can take the skills learned from this program and apply them either in a job or startup business. There's a wide range of areas in which you can utilise these capabilities.
Unit leader, Developing an entrepreneurial mindset
World-class teaching experiences
Deakin’s industry-shaped courses and practical, real-world approach to learning will prepare you to be adaptable across the jobs of the future.
Create a sustainable future
You’ll be ready for sustainable business, as our courses integrate practices from global frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Principles of Responsible Management Education.
Develop a global perspective
Connect with the world through study tours, short-term partner programs and international internships. Join an international study tour or take a short-term program at a business school in Europe, the UK, North or South America.
Fit study into a busy life
Leaders and entrepreneurs rarely have time on their hands so study online and gain the freedom to achieve your study goals on your schedule.
Be ready for a transformed career
AI and digital transformation are revolutionising all fields of business. Deakin business courses prepare you for the career opportunities that new business technologies will create.
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Contact us
Got a question about our leadership and entrepreneurship courses? Our expert advisers are available to speak to you about your study options and how we can help you further your career.
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