bus3ent entrepreneurship
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BUS3ENT
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject offers you the opportunity to use disciplinary knowledge and skills to resolve a business challenge. The subject attracts students from a range of fields, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to the researching, analysis and problem-solving aspects of the challenge. In teams, you will be required to design an original business plan aimed at creating sustainable value through the provision of a particular product or service to meet an identified market opportunity. The projects aim to enhance the well-being of your community or aim to solve a social, health, economic or environmental problem. Teams must present their business plan in the form of a formal written report and a video pitch to potential investors. The subject is designed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to your chosen career path.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects MGT3IMP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions The Department of Management has an expectation of 80% attendance for all lectures or workshops. The university reserves the right to offer this subject in other modes including flexible, block, on-line, and such the assessment may change to accommodate the mode of delivery.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 4th Asia Pacific Edition | Prescribed | Michael Schaper, Thierry Volery, Paull Weber, Brian Gibson (2014) | John Wiley & Sons, Inc. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify a business venture by analysing the environment and presenting alternative futures, and establish good social and financial outcomes
- Activities:
- Present written and oral responses in workshops and examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
02. Critically analyse a business plan by investigating opportunities to extend a business and adapt to achieve social and financial outcomes
- Activities:
- Present written and oral responses in workshops and examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
03. Present a convincing and novel identification of business problems from a company perspective and to evaluate future entrepreneurial ideas
- Activities:
- Present and discuss written and oral responses in workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Engage with group members to offer diverse perspectives about a business and to reflect on the social, environmental and current issues facing a business
- Activities:
- Provide in workshops an analysis of successful entrepreneurial ln0owledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
05. Formulate a business plan including values, norms and behaviours of an innovative or entrepreneurial idea.
- Activities:
- Present and discuss analysis and research outcomes in written and oral responses in workshops and examination
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
06. Design and deliver a group presentation about an entrepreneurial business venture
- Activities:
- The development of a detailed entrepreneurial plan with supporting business and research data
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
07. Critically analyse a business venture by applying and monitoring the creative and innovative ideas that can be applied given the complex and dynamic global business environment
- Activities:
- Present and discuss written and oral responses in workshops
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
08. Participate in a team to analyse and present a case study about an entrepreneurial business.
- Activities:
- The development of a detailed entrepreneurial plan with supporting business and research data
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
09. Develop and write a business plan using both professional and academic references
- Activities:
- The development of a detailed entrepreneurial plan with supporting business and research data
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Dandenong, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Dandenong, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
France, 2017, Week 11-26, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 26
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 26 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 26
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 26 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Mildura, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Shepparton, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 46
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day in week 46 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Sydney, 2017, Study Period 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 42
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |
Vietnam, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual Business Plan | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Autonomy & Independence, Ethical Behaviour, and Writing. | 40 | 02, 05, 09 |
| One, individual Business Venture assignment | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Adaptability Skills, and Study & Learning Skills. | 30 | 01, 07 |
| One, group presentation | This assessment will report on the Graduate Capabilities of: Creative Problem Solving, Cultural Literacy, Speaking, and Teamwork & Leadership. | 30 | 03, 04, 06, 08 |