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MPR705 - Entrepreneurship (Intensive)

Year:	2024 unit information
Enrolment modes:	Not offered in 2024.
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. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

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	Apply the principles of entrepreneurial thinking.	GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO2	Present a concise and compelling account of a new venture opportunity to a potential capital provider.	GLO2: Communication GLO4: Critical thinking
ULO3	Reflect on the practices of entrepreneurship and evaluate your own capabilities as an entrepreneur.	GLO6: Self-management
ULO4	Propose viable solutions to facilitate entrepreneurial outcomes.	GLO4: Critical thinking

Assessment

Assessment Description	Student output	Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit)	Indicative due week
Assessment 1: (Individual) Seminar Presentation	3 minutes	20%	Information not yet available
Assessment 2: (Group 4) Part A: Seminar Presentation Part B: Report (Business)	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%	Week 11

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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