Entrepreneurship PG (9691.4)

Please note these are the 2023 details for this unit
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Entrepreneurship PG
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)
In this unit you will explore the concepts of entrepreneurship at Masters level. This involves the ability to create and recognise compelling opportunities, assume risk, attract the resources to transform opportunities into value. You will be exposed to creativity in the development of novel and useful ideas, processes and procedures as individuals and in teams working together to develop a possible successful implementation of an idea or innovation. In this journey topics covered will include entrepreneurship theory, entrepreneurship in the Australian context, intellectual property, marketing, environmental assessment, financial preparation and analysis, ethical and social responsibility, strategic planning and managing entrepreneurial growth together with the development and presentation of a business plan.

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. 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
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives


Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

6235 Entrepreneurship G

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
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 Ningbo, 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 Shanghai, 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
2025 Bruce, Canberra Semester 2 28 July 2025 Flexible Dr Ryan Payne
Not available

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 UC 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 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

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.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

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