Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Duration
Contact Hours
Campus
Prerequisite
Corequisite
One Semester or Term
36 Hours
Hawthorn, Sarawak
Nil
Credit Points: 12.5 Credit Points per subject
At the conclusion of this unit students will be able to: Describe what entrepreneurship is and how it impacts the economyRecognise the risks and rewards of entrepreneurshipUnderstand the challenges and the motivations faced by an entrepreneur or an entrepreneurial teamAnalyse the characteristics of a successful entrepreneurPresent an evaluation of an entrepreneurial activityOutline 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 areasEntrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or communityEffective and ethical in work and community situationsAdaptable and able to manage changeAware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)
The human dimension of entrepreneurshipNature and role of entrepreneurshipEntrepreneurial processEconomics of entrepreneurshipCorporate entrepreneurship
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading.