Entrepreneurship PG (9691.3)
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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. Analyse and synthesise different forms of entrepreneurial theory and thinking in its application to creating and managing business development, growth and obstacles in a global context;
2. Identify, analyse and report on different forms of entrepreneurial behaviour including approaches to teamwork, communication, creativity, innovation, risk-taking and social/ethical responsibility in both 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. Identify sources of funding available for start-ups and emerging business and develop a funding proposal and pitch.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
Skills development
This unit is intended to integrate theory and practice through virtual workshop participation. There will also be an interview with a local Entrepreneur, preparation and presentation of a Lean Canvas and the development of a Business Plan for your own venture to thought provoke students to further develop their practical knowledge, skills and attitudes required for our global post-Covid entrepreneurial environment. The unit with be presented online by the Unit Convenor (Dr David Court). Further details will be put up on the CANVAS website for this unit so it is important for students to constantly check the Announcements section on the dedicated CANVAS website.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6235 Entrepreneurship GEquivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Recommended Texts only (please note there is no Compulsory textbook required for this unit):
1. 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 an eBook version of this text from UC 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
2. Frederick, H., O'Connor, A. and Kuratko, D., 2013, Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice, 3rd ed., Cengage Learning, Australia.
There is also an eBook version of this text from the UC Library as follows:
Frederick, H., O'Connor, A. and Kuratko, D., 2013, Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice, 3rd ed., Cengage Learning, Australia, ISBN: 9780170236010
Additional material, readings and references will be provided on CANVAS depending on the workshop topics and case studies recommended.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
In order to pass this unit you must complete and submit each required item of assessment and achieve an overall mark of at least 50 percent.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. 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.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC 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.
Learner engagement
As this unit will be run online, it is essential that you keep up to date with all the readings and exercises the Unit Convener provides you. There will also be slides and videos for each virtual session. You are strongly encouraged to maintain constant contact with your Convener. Please do not hesitate to email the Convener directly should you have any concerns throughout this unit.
Inclusion and engagement
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Participation requirements
This unit is designed for online synchronous delivery. This means that students who do not participate regularly will be at a disadvantage in terms of information, learning, assessment and feedback.
Required IT skills
You are assumed to have adequate skills in the use of word processing and spreadsheet programs, 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
No additional costs, beyond unit enrolment fees are anticipated.
Work placement, internships or practicums
There are no Internship placements available in this unit however throughout the unit we will be drawing on students' experiences in the workplace, practical assignments and using interviews and case studies of actual businesses to supplement your understanding of Entrepreneurship.
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