PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CSE3PPE
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Entrepreneurship is an essential element of todays society. This subject will 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 to make a successful venture. You will interpret and employ theory to case studies. Guest speakers will present and discuss start-up issues, pitfalls, and the ingredients for success. You will also develop professional skills related to ethical and moral decision making and evaluate the social implications of their work and the broader global context.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesLectures and Practicals
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsMGT2BCO OR CSE5PE
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
Technology Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorThomas N. Duening Robert A. Hisrich, Michael A. Lechter
Year2020
Edition/VolumeThird
PublisherAcademic Press
ISBN978-0128222034
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URLN/A
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The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorSteve Blank. Bob Dorf
Year2020
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWiley
ISBN0984999302
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Ethics in Information Technology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorGeorge Reynolds
Year2017
Edition/VolumeSeventh
PublisherCourse Technology IS
ISBN9781337405874
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedYes
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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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business case study analysis (equivalent to 750 words per student) | Assignment | Combined | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Ethics assignment (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Two Opportunity and reflective Journal (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Final business case study group presentation (equivalent to 750 words per student) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
60 minutes end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 1000 words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 30 - 42
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 31 - 42
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 42 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business case study analysis (equivalent to 750 words per student) | Assignment | Combined | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Ethics assignment (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Two Opportunity and reflective Journal (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Final business case study group presentation (equivalent to 750 words per student) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
60 minutes end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 1000 words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Summer, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via online.
PracticalWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 46 - 0
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 46 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business case study analysis (equivalent to 750 words per student) | Assignment | Combined | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5 |
Ethics assignment (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Two Opportunity and reflective Journal (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO5 |
Final business case study group presentation (equivalent to 750 words per student) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5 |
60 minutes end-of-semester examination (equivalent to 1000 words) | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |