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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on the notion of entrepreneurship, its importance in the economic system, and on the skills and knowledge required to be a successful entrepreneur. Specific issues covered include: defining and understanding entrepreneurship; opportunity recognition and exploitation, developing viable business models; competitive advantage, marketing strategies and financing options; and forms of business ownership. The importance of entrepreneurial activity in promoting economic growth is also considered as is the relevance of entrepreneurial concepts to managing larger businesses. Participants will investigate entrepreneurship as an alternative career pathway. There will also be opportunities to investigate case studies and contemporary issues relevant to entrepreneurship.
Student must have completed a minimum of 120 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 13 x 3 hour seminar | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
The unit can be delivered in face-to-face semester or intensive mode with blended learning variations and full online participation. The teaching and learning approach is student-centred; the on-campus version of the unit will make use of a blended approach to delivery: a mixture of face-to-face plenary and special topic sessions delivered by guest speakers, online readings and activities and facilitated workshops to immerse students in project-based activities to experience the critical aspects of entrepreneurship. Off-campus students will access the unit through the Blackboard Learning Management System. Learning Materials and videos will be provided. Regular internet access is required. Students may be required to video their assignment presentation.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 30% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 20% |
| Project | Group Project | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 30% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 20% |
| Project | Group Project | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on the notion of entrepreneurship, its importance in the economic system, and on the skills and knowledge required to be a successful entrepreneur. Specific issues covered include: defining and understanding entrepreneurship; opportunity recognition and exploitation, developing viable business models; competitive advantage, marketing strategies and financing options; and forms of business ownership. The importance of entrepreneurial activity in promoting economic growth is also considered as is the relevance of entrepreneurial concepts to managing larger businesses. Participants will investigate entrepreneurship as an alternative career pathway. There will also be opportunities to investigate case studies and contemporary issues relevant to entrepreneurship.
Student must have completed a minimum of 120 credit points.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The teaching and learning approach is student-centred; the unit will make use of a blended approach to delivery: a mixture of face-to-face plenary and special topic sessions delivered by guest speakers, online readings and activities and facilitated workshops to immerse students in project-based activities to experience the critical aspects of entrepreneurship.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 30% |
| Presentation | Group Presentation | 20% |
| Project | Group Project | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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