Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Unit Code:HBN110N

Credit Points	Duration	Contact Hours	Campus	Prerequisite	Corequisite
12.5 Credit Points per subject	One Semester or Term	36 Hours	Hawthorn, Sarawak	Nil	Nil

At the conclusion of this unit students will be able to:

Describe what entrepreneurship is and how it impacts the economy
Recognise the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship
Understand the challenges and the motivations faced by an entrepreneur or an entrepreneurial team
Analyse the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
Present an evaluation of an entrepreneurial activity
Outline a proposal for an entrepreneurial project

Lecture (1 hour), Seminars (1 hour), Tutorials (1 hour)

Individual Assignment (30%), Participation (20%), Preparation for Seminars (20%), Group Project (30%)

The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:

Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
Effective and ethical in work and community situations
Adaptable and able to manage change
Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)

Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.