Enrol in a startup elective
Learn the foundations of entrepreneurship and develop skills for your own venture.
Learn the foundations of entrepreneurship and develop skills for your own venture.
UNSW is committed to growing the next generation of entrepreneurs and the GENE1500 Creative Entrepreneurship general education course is designed to help undergraduate students bring bold ideas to life.
Learn core concepts of entrepreneurship and the skillset to apply them during the course and beyond. This course offers a unique opportunity to take the first steps in creating your own startup, guided by expert mentors, support structures and the UNSW community, helping you bring your ideas and companies to life.
GENE1500 is a 6 UOC course delivered within the Faculty of Engineering, offered in Summer Term, Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3.
See eligibility and enrolment information in the UNSW Handbook.
Last edited on 30 July 2025
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