Management & Entrepreneurship

Management and entrepreneurship is about running things, from a team or a project to a whole business, and about starting something new. Every industry needs people who can plan, organise, lead others and make decisions, and Australia's small business owners are a huge part of the economy.

It's a great fit if you like taking responsibility, enjoy working with people, and want to see your ideas become real. Plenty of people start on the floor, become a team leader, and end up managing a business or building their own.

At a glance

Job outlook
Stable
Every growing business needs people to run teams, projects and operations, in every sector.
Median salary
$100,000
most between $60,000 and $125,000
Roles not requiring ATAR
69%
across 80 occupations
Roles and settings
80
In offices, on the floor or running your own business, in every industry.

Sources: O*NET, ACIR, Jobs and Skills Australia, Your Career

Why Management & Entrepreneurship?

Skills that work in every industry, and a path to running your own show.

Among the better-paid areas to work in
Skills that transfer to any industry
Lots of non-ATAR ways in
Start your own business

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Industry outlook

Every industry needs leaders
As businesses grow they need people to run teams, projects and operations, so management roles exist in every sector.
A pathway for everyone
Work your way up from an entry role, do a diploma in leadership or business, or study business or commerce at university.

Entry requirements

Typical ATAR range: Not required for most courses; 60.00 – 91.00 for degree pathways
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisites for most roles; a driver's licence for some field-based roles.
Pathways: On-the-job work, VET qualifications, or university/TAFE degrees.
Duration: Months to years, depending on the chosen pathway.