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MPR705 - Entrepreneurship (Residential)

Year:	2023 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Not offered in 2023.
Credit point(s):	1
EFTSL value:	0.125
Prerequisite:	Nil
Corequisite:	Nil
Incompatible with:	Nil
Typical study commitment:	Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
In-person attendance requirements:	This unit requires students to attend six days of intensive study at Waurn Ponds Estate, Geelong. 2023 dates: not offered in 2023
Note: Conference fees for residential intensive units are in addition to the tuition fee and vary depending on the type of accommodation chosen. For further information please visit the Intensive units webpage.

Content

The unit introduces participants to the concept and processes of entrepreneurial thinking within the context of small, medium and large organisations. Students gain an understanding of how to launch a new concept through the development of a venture proposal into a venture plan. In this way practical experience of the entrepreneurial process is gained. The unit requires students to examine the skills that entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs need, in both small business and in larger organisations. Participants are taught techniques and tools necessary for new venture development including launching innovative ideas within the context of existing businesses or markets, as well as being exposed to entrepreneurs who share their experience.

ULO	These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can:	Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1	Demonstrate the ability to apply the principals of entrepreneurship to the analysis of a venture.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
ULO2	Present a concise and compelling account of a new venture opportunity to a potential capital provider.	GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving
ULO3	Reflect on the practices of entrepreneurship and evaluate your own capabilities as an entrepreneur.	GLO4: Critical thinking GLO6: Self-management
ULO4	Demonstrate the capacity to utilise creative problem solving in order to describe entrepreneurial outcomes.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Assessment Description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Presentation	3 minutes	20%	Information not yet available
Assessment 2: (Group 4-5) Part A: Presentation Part B: Written Report	Part A: 20 minutes Part B: 4000 words	Part A: 20% Part B: 30%	Information not yet available
Assessment 3: (Individual) Essay	3000 words	30%	Information not yet available

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

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