BUS3ENT
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
BUS3ENT
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject offers you the opportunity to use disciplinary knowledge and skills to start a business or resolve a business challenge. The subject attracts students from a range of fields, bringing a multidisciplinary perspective to the researching, analysis and problem-solving aspects of the challenge. You will be required to design entrepreneurship validation tools aimed at creating sustainable value through the provision of a particular product or service to meet an identified market opportunity. The projects aim to enhance the well-being of your community or aim to solve a social, health, economic or environmental problem. The subject is designed to provide you with the opportunity to enhance, demonstrate and document work-ready skills appropriate to your chosen career path.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesPresent and discuss written and oral responses in workshops and examination, development of entrepreneurship validation tools with supporting business and research data
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Student must have completed 240 cps in their degree or enrolled in LPEPBB or LPEPSY
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBUS301
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorMichael Schaper, Thierry Volery, Paull Weber, Brian Gibson
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th Asia Pacific Edition
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.
ISBN9780730305583; 9781118362549
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Vietnam (Hanoi University), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 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 online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
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.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 38
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 38 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
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.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
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.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Chisholm 311 (Chisholm Institute), 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
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.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Mildura, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
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.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Shepparton, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
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.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Sydney, 2021, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Bundoora (La Trobe College), 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 43 - 0
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Sydney, 2021, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 05-16, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 5 - 16
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 5 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |
Singapore (SIM), 2021, Week 28-40, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorQuan Nguyen
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 28 - 39
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 39 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition, students are expected to undertake between 1 h and 3 h of online learning and assessment activities each week prior to class.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One, individual Business Plan (2,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO5, SILO9 |
One, individual Business Venture assignment (1,500 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO7 |
One, group presentation (Equivalent to 500 words per student) 15 minutes per group of 4 students) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 30 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO6, SILO8 |