Dr. Ben Pecotich

Instructor

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Biography

Ben Pecotich is a Casual Academic at the Business School of the University of New South Wales (UNSW), where he holds the position of Social Entrepreneur-in-Residence in the postgraduate Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course, COMM5030 - Social Entrepreneurship Practicum. With over 27 years of experience, Ben has worked extensively in both financial services and social enterprises. He is a designer, innovation coach, and founder of multiple startups, focusing on leading strategic change across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Europe by combining strategy and design with technology. Ben is also the Design & Innovation Director and Founder of Dynamic4, a certified B Corp that aims to create happier communities through human-centered design and innovation. He co-founded the Sydney Design Thinking meetup, which brings together a community of over 7,500 members to explore design thinking and innovation for solving complex problems. Additionally, Ben serves as a founding Board Member and Treasurer for the Social Enterprise Council of NSW & ACT, representing social enterprises in the region.

Research Interests

Experience

Social Entrepreneur-in-Residence

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, NSW, Australia

Design & Innovation Director/Founder

— Present

Dynamic4 •

Focus on design innovation for creating happier communities.

Awards

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UNSW Vice-Chancellor Award

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Marcus Cohen Award

Courses

COMM5030 - Social Entrepreneurship Practicum

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.