ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN I.T.

CSE5ENT

2020

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: Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: Yes

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CYB5ENT

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Entrepreneurship

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Andrew Zacharakis, William D. Bygrave

Year: 2016

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: Wiley

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-by-Step Guide for Building a Great Company

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Steve Blank and Bob Dorf

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: K&S Ranch

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Technology Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Thomas N. Duening, Robert A. Hisrich, Michael A. Lechter

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 2nd Edition

Publisher: ACADEMIC PRESS

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain the process for developing an entrepreneurial venture.
02. Analyse various types of resources to finance an entrepreneurial venture.
03. Analyse the legal and IP issues that can be encountered during entrepreneurial process.
04. Write, articulate and present a business plan that will be ready for venture capitalist review.
05. Reflect on one personal entrepreneurial capacity.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 3000 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5

One 2-hour examinationHurdle Requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 32 - 40
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 40 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 3000 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5

One 2-hour examinationHurdle Requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 3000 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5

One 2-hour examinationHurdle Requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 4, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 30 - 35
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Business Plan group assignment +20 minutes pitch presentation (equiv to 2500 words per student)15% for business plan document and 15% for pitch presentation (5 minutes each student with an optimal group size of 4)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities (equivalent to 800 words per students)10% for workshop activities and 10% for group presentation (5 minutes each student with an optimal group size of 4)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)Two opportunity journals 5% each

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5

One 60 minutes online quiz (equivalent to 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

One 60 minute LMS open book test (equivalent to 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Bendigo, 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 3000 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5

One 2-hour examinationHurdle Requirement: To pass the subject, a pass in the examination is mandatory.

N/AN/AN/AYes40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, LTU Term 6, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 45 - 50
Two 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 45 to week 50 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Business Plan group assignment +20 minutes pitch presentation (equiv to 2500 words per student)15% for business plan document and 15% for pitch presentation (5 minutes each student with an optimal group size of 4)

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Group presentation (30 minutes) and Workshop Activities (equivalent to 800 words per students)10% for workshop activities and 10% for group presentation (5 minutes each student with an optimal group size of 4)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 800 words)Two opportunity journals 5% each

N/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO5

One 60 minutes online quiz (equivalent to 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

One 60 minute LMS open book test (equivalent to 1000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5