ths2etp entrepreneurship theory

ENTREPRENEURSHIP THEORY AND PRACTICE

THS2ETP

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject examines the nature and process of entrepreneurship, characteristics of entrepreneurs and focuses on creativity and innovation. Particular emphasis will be given to the entrepreneurial skills of exploiting opportunity and using creativity and innovation to provide a competitive advantage. The concepts of creativity, lateral thinking, networks, innovation that encourage change will be key components of the lectures and tutorials.

FacultyFaculty of Business, Economics and Law

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorElspeth Frew

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects THS3EIT, THS2ELS, THS3ETP

Equivalent subjects MGT30ENW

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsEntrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice (2nd Edition)PrescribedFrederick,H.H. and Kuratko,D.F.CENGAGE LEARNING (2010)

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Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElspeth Frew

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 2,000-word REPORT30
one-2-hour final examination40
tutorial exercises30

Other Site, 2014, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElspeth Frew

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
one 2,000-word REPORT30
one-2-hour final examination40
tutorial exercises30