ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN I.T.

CSE5ENT

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

The purpose of this subject is to outline the basic principles of Entrepreneurship. It will examine the steps required in developing an idea into a business, and will explore the tools and necessary insights in order to make a successful venture. The subject will involve theory, case studies and guest speakers on start-up issues, pitfalls and ingredients for success. Topics include: Introduction to I.T. Entrepreneurship; opportunity recognition; identification of business models; entrepreneurial marketing, writing a business plan, financing entrepreneurial ventures; legal and IP issues; and entrepreneurial growth.

School: School Engineering&Mathematical Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Nasser Sabar

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: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CYB5ENT

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Selected reading materials will be provided during the lectures.	Prescribed	N/A	N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Explain the process for developing an entrepreneurial venture.

Activities:: One lecture introduces entrepreneurial process and four lectures cover different aspects involved in starting and maintaining entrepreneurial ventures.

02. Analyse various types of resources to finance an entrepreneurial venture.

Activities:: One lecture introduces financial planning for entrepreneurial process. One workshop has the students to present case studies related to financial issues in entrepreneurship.

03. Analyse the legal and IP issues that can be encountered during entrepreneurial process.

Activities:: One lecture discusses various legal and IP case studies in Australia. One guest lecture from industry introduces real legal and IP problems.

04. Write, articulate and present a business plan that will be ready for venture capitalist review.

Activities:: One lecture introduces business plan to students including the way to write and present them in order to attract investors. Two guest lectures present experiences and tips in preparing business plan.

05. Reflect on one personal entrepreneurial capacity.

Activities:: Weekly workshop includes the reflection activity through opportunity journal.

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Nasser Sabar

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 32 - 40
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	%	ILO*
Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 3000 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation		30	01, 02, 03, 04
Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities		20	02, 03, 05
Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)		10	01, 05
one 2-hour examination	To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.	40	01, 02, 03, 05

Melbourne, 2019, Summer, Day