Overview

Unite commerce and creativity for a unique entrepreneurial journey. Blend your artistry with strategic prowess, creating a nexus between design and business. Leverage your skills, vision, and business acumen to take creative ideas from conception to execution. Balance artistic expression with commercial viability, driving cultural innovation, economic growth, sustainable and ethical practices, and social impact within the creative sector.

CRICOS Course Code: 115058D

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Duration
2 years (6 trimesters, 1152 hours)
Schedule
Full-time *, Daytime
Language of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
On-campus
Next session starts February 9, 2026
Admission criteriaTuition and financial aid

About the Course

Blend creativity and innovation with strategic and entrepreneurial thinking, to learn a range of essential business skills that are internationally transferable.

Focus on applied business within the creative and cultural industries, with project-based learning guided by industry leaders, emphasising business acumen, strategic planning, branding, and international business.


CRICOS Course Code: 115058D

Opportunities

Purpose Built Facilities and Equipment

Access a range of facilities to help you succeed, such as:

  • Independent and collaborative study spaces
  • Meeting and presentation rooms
  • Communal student lounge & kitchen

To encourage creativity and experimentation, our campus is designed to create a strong sense of belonging and a welcoming experience.

Acquire practical skills through hands-on experiences with industry-standard equipment, software, and technology.

Admissions Criteria

  • Local applicants

    • Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12, with an ATAR score of 60 (an ATAR score of 68 or above guarantees entry), or one of the equivalent qualifications as defined under minimum academic entry requirements.

    Students must be 18+ years of age at commencement of course.

  • International applicants

    • Satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12, with an ATAR score of 60 (an ATAR score of 68 or above guarantees entry), or one of the equivalent qualifications as defined under minimum academic entry requirements;
    • Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no skills band lower than 5.5 or equivalent like TOEFL, Pearson Test of English or CAE);
    • A current Student visa to study in Australia. Australian visas are issued by the Department of Home Affairs;
    • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

    Students must be 18+ years of age at commencement of course.

Academic Dates

Start date
Language
Schedule
Location
Feb 9, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

Melbourne
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Jun 1, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

Melbourne
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Sep 14, 2026

English

Full-time - Daytime

Melbourne
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Feb 8, 2027

English

Full-time - Daytime

Melbourne
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List of Units

Trimester 1 | Exploration

Entrepreneurship Fundamentals (ENT01)
Design Thinking for Business (BUS01)
Brand Strategy (ELE001)
Social Trend Forecasting (AXC121)

Trimester 2 | Foundation

Marketing Principles (MKT01)
Management Fundamentals (BUS03)
Managing Finance (BUS04)
Professional Practice & Systems (BPC351)

Trimester 3 | Issues

Social Entrepreneurship Beyond Profit (ENT02)
People & Culture (BUS05)
Business Digital & Disruption (BUS06)
Students undertake one Elective Unit in Trimester 3. You can choose from the below units:

  • Accounting for Entrepreneurs
  • Introduction to E-Commerce
  • Design Technology: Graphic & Digital Design
  • Design History & Culture
  • Design & Wellbeing
  • Thinking for Business
  • Project Management

Trimester 4 | Global

Global Entrepreneurship (ENT03)
Business Systems & Supply Chains (BUS07)
Project Management (BUS08)
Students undertake one of the below Elective Unit in Trimester 4:

  • Accounting for Entrepreneurs
  • Introduction to E-Commerce
  • Design Technology: Graphic & Digital Design
  • Design History & Culture
  • Design & Wellbeing
  • Thinking for Business
  • Project Management

Trimester 5 | Industry

Start-up Lab - New Venture Creation (ENT04)
Leadership & Management (BUS09)
Business Principles (ACC241)
Professional Placement 1 (APE241)

Trimester 6 | Self

Business Innovation Lab (ENT05)
Personal & Professional Practice (BPC361)
Professional Placement 2 (PE242)

Tuition & Aid

LCI Melbourne is an Australian–Government accredited Institute Of Higher Education providing Australian Domestic students with access to FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists eligible students to pay tuition fees.

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