Entrepreneurship PG (9691.4)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus Flexible |
Ningbo, China Bhutan Shanghai, China Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Canberra Business School | Post Graduate Level | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Understand and apply different forms of entrepreneurial theory and thinking in its role for ideas and sustainable, socially responsible and ethical business development in a local and global economy;
2. Investigate and report on concepts of entrepreneurship which includes the growing understanding and identification of intrapreneurship in the public and private sectors;
3. Formulate and evaluate an entrepreneurial business plan for a start-up organisation or for a new project in an established organisation; and
4. Investigate and apply alternative business structures, financing and sources of funding, and other issues for new or emerging ventures in developing and presenting a business concept proposal.
Graduate attributes
1. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
2. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6235 Entrepreneurship GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ningbo, China | MBA Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Stephen Sim |
| 2024 | Bhutan | MBA Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Mr Simon Hoy |
| 2024 | Shanghai, China | MBA Trimester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Dr Stephen Sim |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | Flexible | Dr Ryan Payne |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-campus | Dr Ryan Payne |
| 2025 | Shanghai, China | MBA Trimester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Stephen Sim |
| 2025 | Bhutan | MBA Trimester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mr Simon Hoy |
| 2025 | Ningbo, China | MBA Trimester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Stephen Sim |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Ryan Payne |
Required texts
Recommended Texts (please note there are no compulsory textbooks required for this unit):
1. Kuratko, D., 2023, Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice, 12th ed., Cengage Learning, Australia.
There is an eBook version of this text from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Library as follows:
Frederick, H., O'Connor, A. and Kuratko, D., 2013, Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice, 3rd ed., Cengage Learning, Australia, ISBN: 9780170236010
2. Nielsen, S., Klyver, K., Evald, M. and Bager, T., 2017, Entrepreneurship in Theory & Practice: Paradoxes in Play, 2nd ed., Edward Elgar Publishing, UK
There is also an eBook version of this text from ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Library as follows:
Nielsen, S., Klyver, K., Evald, M. and Bager, T., 2017, Entrepreneurship in Theory & Practice: Paradoxes in Play. (online) 2nd ed. Edward Elgar Publishing. Available from: https://canberra.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/fulldisplaydocid=pq_ebook_centralEBC5267322&context=PC&vid=61ARL_CNB:61ARL_CNB&search_scope=MyInst_and_CI&tab=Everything&lang=en
Additional material, readings and references will be provided on CANVAS depending on the workshop topics and case studies recommended.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
All assessment items are to be submitted in Canvas by the due dates.
Special assessment requirements
In order to pass this unit you must complete and submit all items of assessment and achieve an overall mark of at least 50 percent.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø students have to complete the annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Inclusion and engagement
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Participation requirements
Students should attend all classes and workshops and participate in other learning activities as required
Required IT skills
You are assumed to have adequate skills in the use of MS Word and Excel, internet browsers and search engines. You are also assumed to be familiar with Canvas. If you feel you do not have adequate skills, please discuss the matter with the unit convenor.
In-unit costs
There are no additional costs beyond unit enrolment fees and the textbook cost (only if purchased which is voluntary). However, each student must contribute an equal amount to their team for the micro-finance challenge.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
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