Studying online

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit requires students to apply the entrepreneurial frameworks taught in MKTG1342 in a real-life setting. Utilizing a range of off-and-online techniques students are required to research the viability of an intended start-up and go through all stages of business model development.

The research and management skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur are examined and students become proficient to apply these skills autonomously post-graduation.

Some of the topics considered in this unit are;

Problem identification

Idea generation

Online idea testing (Website, survey, social)

Evaluation of business opportunities;

Qualitative interviews

Prototype building

Pivoting

Business models

Flexible business model canvas

Students complete a major group project which provides an opportunity to develop their own new venture.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Details for undergraduate courses
  • Level 3 core unit in the Enterprise and Innovation major sequence
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial process through exposure to practical activities and data-driven sensemaking; (2) examine the ways in which business models can be repositioned to meet emerging and evolving market demands; (3) evaluate strategies that drive entrepreneurial performance and growth; and (4) validate a business model through a team-driven approach.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) individual assignment; (2) group project; and (3) participation. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Sebastiaan van Doorn
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Successful completion of
and Unit(s) MKTG1342 Introduction to Enterprise and Innovation
Successful completion of
72 points
Incompatibility
Successful completion of
Unit(s) MGMT3342 Entrepreneurship
Contact hours
TBD
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.