ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN I.T.
CYB5ENT
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: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted into SMCYC or SMCYL or SMCYB or must obtain subject coordinator's approval
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: CSE5ENT
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
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
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
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
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Class requirements
Computer LaboratoryWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours computer laboratory per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Plan group assignment (equiv to 1500 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Workshop activities and individual presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO5 |
2-hour exam (2,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Plan group assignment (equiv to 1500 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Workshop activities and individual presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO5 |
2-hour exam (2,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, 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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Plan group assignment (equiv to 1500 words) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Workshop activities and individual presentation (equivalent to 1,000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Opportunity Journal (equivalent to 750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO5 |
2-hour exam (2,000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |