CORPORATE VENTURING
IBU5COV
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an exploration of the unique nature and challenges of Corporate Entrepreneurship (CE), providing you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a professional entrepreneur or innovator in an organisation. Theoretical and practice-based entrepreneurship and innovation principles are introduced for those who wish to manage entrepreneurial ventures in established and/or high growth organisations.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Vanessa Ratten
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: MGT5EBP (Course exceptions: LMEM, LMITM)
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: The Department of Management has an expectation of 80% attendance in all lectures. The University reserves the right to offer this subject in other modes including seminars, lectures, and block mode or modes using electronic technologies.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Corporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation 3e | Recommended | Morris, Kuratko, Covin 2011 | Cengage SW |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Convey focused and sustained arguments on corporate venturing supported by literature appropriate for both entrepreneurial and academic contexts
- Activities:
- Write a report on the external environment of corporate entrepreneurship ventures
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Present complex corporate venturing ideas in a persuasive, authorative, entrepreneurial and professional voice
- Activities:
- Write an analysis of an entrepreneurial health audit in an entrepreneurial venture
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
03. Apply theoretical frameworks to interpret corporate venturing research in order to develop insights which are verifiable scholarly and in practice
- Activities:
- Present a team report and presentation on the entrepreneurial intensity within a corporate entrepreneurship context
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
04. Critically formulate a considered position on corporate venturing, employing a range of frameworks, which address societal, economic, political, cultural or global concerns
- Activities:
- Develop an environmental scan of corporate entrepreneurship significance
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Develop advanced knowledge of corporate venturing through education and research, which is, innovative, responsive and engaged, and can be applied in a range of entrepreneurial and scholarly contexts
- Activities:
- Write and present a team corporate entrepreneurship development plan
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
City Campus, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 90
Enrolment information: Room capacity at City Campus Where subject is a Core, MoM Course coordinators to notify students at enrolment that places are limited in city and they need to enrol in subjects early.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alex Maritz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
City Campus, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: 90
Enrolment information: Room capacity at City Campus Where subject is a Core, MoM Course coordinators to notify students at enrolment that places are limited in city and they need to enrol in subjects early.
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vanessa Ratten
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays at night from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alex Maritz
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vanessa Ratten
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of learning and assessment activities each week prior to class."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Alex Maritz
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vanessa Ratten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |
Online, 2017, Online StudyPeriod 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Vanessa Ratten
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 6.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One, individual final report (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Writing and Quantitative/Digital Literacy. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 01, 02 |
| One, Individual report on assessing corporate entrepreneurial performance (2200 words) | This assessment will report on the Graduate capability of Critical Thinking and Inquiry/Research. This assessment will contribute 30% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 30 | 02 |
| One, Group report (3200 words) and Presentation 5 minutes | This assignment will be informed by aspects of individual assignments 1 and 2. Four students per group. This assessment will report on the Graduate capabilities of Speaking, Creative Problem-Solving, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour. This assessment will contribute 40% towards the reported capability of Discipline-specific knowledge and skills. | 40 | 01, 03, 04, 05 |