PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CSE5003
2021
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 to make a successful venture. The subject will involve theory, case studies and guest speakers on start-up issues, pitfalls, and ingredients for success. Students 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. The subject requires active participation in group discussions and activities.
SchoolEngineering and Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning Activities12 X 2 hours lecture + 12 X 2 hours practical class
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsCYB5PE
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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/Volume3rd
PublisherAcademic Press
ISBN978-0128222034
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Ethics in Information Technology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorGeorge Reynolds
Year2017
Edition/Volume7th
PublisherCourse Technology IS
ISBN9781337405874
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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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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
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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 Plan group assignment (equivalent to 800 words/student) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Ethics assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Opportunity-and-reflective journals (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |
End-of-semester business plan pitch (equivalent to 600 words/student, 6 minutes per member) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
2 hours short answers exam (equivalent to 2000 words). | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 800 words/student) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Ethics assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Opportunity-and-reflective journals (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |
End-of-semester business plan pitch (equivalent to 600 words/student, 6 minutes per member) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
2 hours short answers exam (equivalent to 2000 words). | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRajalakshmi Rajasekaran
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
PracticalWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Business Plan group assignment (equivalent to 800 words/student) plus 10 minutes pitch presentation | Assignment | Group | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
Ethics assignment (equivalent to 1200 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 20 | SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Opportunity-and-reflective journals (equivalent to 1000 words) | Assignment | Individual | No | 15 | SILO2, SILO4, SILO6 |
End-of-semester business plan pitch (equivalent to 600 words/student, 6 minutes per member) | Oral presentation | Group | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO5, SILO6 |
2 hours short answers exam (equivalent to 2000 words). | Central exam | Individual | Yes | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |