最新糖心Vlog

For all enquiries, please contact:
Name: Zrinka Tokic, eChallenge Program Manager
Email: zrinka.tokic@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8313 7131

For all academic enquiries, please contact:
Name: Gary Hancock, Director, Undergraduate Program ECIC
Email: gary.hancock@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8313 0125

The eChallenge program runs during Semester 2. To enrol in this course as an elective in Trimester 3, you will need to note the important dates below.

For full details see Thursdays from 28th July to 15th September; 6 October 2016
5:30pm to 7pm
Lower Napier LG29

Additional sessions:
Thursday 22 September (to be confirmed) - Venture Showcase
Thursday 13 October - Semi-final Presentation (teams will be advised of presentation time)

If successful to Final Presentation:
Thursday 20 October - class
Thursday 27 October - Final presentation

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Identify a potential entrepreneurial opportunity and evaluate it in a process of experimentation and feedback;
2	Determine a useful resource strategy for building a new venture;
3	Complete modern entrepreneurial planning documents, describing critical elements of a new entrepreneurial venture;
4	Experiment in building a balanced and effective entrepreneurial team;
5	Present key details of an entrepreneurial venture for feedback and to experts;
6	Replicate the process of new venture creation for future endeavours.

Text book:
No text required

Extensive readings and materials are available on MyUni

Library Resources
The 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the 最新糖心Vlog’s website. .

is the 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the 最新糖心Vlog. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study.

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered in workshops.

Please see schedule for full details: /

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

This is a draft schedule and sessions are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

For dates see 最新糖心Vlogn eChallenge webpage and MyUni

Session	Content
1	Introduction to the 最新糖心Vlogn eChallenge, and Entrepreneurship
2	Design Thinking, eChallenge Business Model Canvas
3	Developing Entrepreneurial Strategies, Creativity & Innovation
4	Identifying Business Opportunities/Lean Start-up
5	Marketing for Start-ups
6	Understanding Intellectual Property Issues for Start-ups
7	How to Raise and Manage Cash for a Start-up
8	How to Write a Business Plan
9	Venture Showcase
10	Presenting the Opportunity and Pitch your Idea
11	Semi-final Presentation

All assessments for this course are completed at this stage.

Teams that successfully progress to the Finals stage are in the running to win prizes as listed on the eChallenge website. Additional content are as follows:

Session	Content
12	60 Second Pitch Training
13	Finals Presentation
14	Awards Dinner

The program involves a series of formal lectures, workshops, one-to-one mentoring sessions and team meetings over the duration of the program. Participants are required, as a member of a team, to develop and write a business plan and make a presentation to a panel of judges at the semi-final stage.

The 最新糖心Vlogn eChallenge course, ENTREP 7900 and ENTREP 3900 fulfil the requirements of the Small Group Discovery Experience through the following;

1. Students form small groups of 2 to 6 members
2. They receive guidance and intellectual stimulation from the course director at the commencement of the process
3. Their task is to research and identify an opportunity that they will work on through the course
4. Learning will come from a collaborative environment consisting of interaction with other students, external (industry) experts, and access to a senior academic throughout their course
5. Their learning is self-directed, there are no formal lectures, rather workshops to assist them in their investigation of their chosen opportunity
6. All learning is based on student driven enquiry; that is the teacher responds to the needs of the small groups of students individually, rather than in a class environment.

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1	Concept Proposal (Group) and Supporting Analysis (Individual)	1500 words 1500 words	10% 10%	See MyUni	5, 6
2	Venture Showcase (Individual)	Presentation	10%	See MyUni	1, 3, 4, 7
3	Business Plan (Group)	10 pages for plan, 6 pages of appendices	15%	See MyUni	1-6, 8
4	Semi-final presentation (Individual and Group)	Presentation	10% 5%	See MyUni	3, 8
5	Online Multiple Choice test (Individual)	4 quizes, 10 questions each	4 x 5% = 20%	See MyUni	1-8
6	Analysis and Reflection Essay (Individual)	< 3000 words	10%	See MyUni	2, 4
7	Participation	In class	10%	See MyUni	1, 7, 8
	Total		100%

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.  

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

Assessment requiring moderation will be carried out by the Academic Director or their nominee.

Assessment 1: Concept Proposal (Group for proposal; Individual for PEST analysis)
Weighting: 2 x 10% = 20%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
1. Prepare a concept proposal that clearly identifies the opportunity. 2. Using the PEST analysis framework, identify the important aspects relating to your opportunity. See MyUni for guide.

• Political, Economical, Social and Technological

Length and Presentation:

1. 1500 words: using the concept proposal template provided
2. 1500 words: supporting analysis

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Concept Proposal

• Each concept proposal is sent to 3 judges. An average of their marks is used.
• The Academic Director moderates the submission using the academic criteria and feedback from the judges to allocate a grade for the assignment.
• Clear description of the problem to be solved
• Clear and realistic definition of expected customers
• Clear identification of existing market players and differentiation to your concept
• Substantiate your concept’s value proposition
• Clear definition of strategy
• Clear, concise and grammatically written communication

PEST Analysis

• Identify appropriate factors
• Clear analysis of the chosen factors
• Clear, concise and grammatically written communication

Assessment 2: Venture Showcase
Weighting: 10%
Submission Details: Attendance at the Venture Showcase

Task:
Participate in the Venture Showcase where you/your team present your concept to the public.

Length and Presentation:
4-8pm (4 hours)
Set up of a booth at a trade exhibition using props and materials to present your ideas. Meet and engage with the public to present your concept as well as receive feedback from them.

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Presentation – Clarity of concept and attractiveness of display
• Team – how well the team presents and engages with the public
• Business idea – clarity and communication of concept.
• Judges will assess against these criteria and the results are moderated by the Academic Director.

Assessment 3: Business Proposal (Group)
Weighting: 15%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Business Proposal template will be provided.
Write a business proposal for the opportunity to be commercialised.

Your Business Proposal must:

• Be typed using a minimum 12 point font on A4 plain paper
• Have margins of at least 2cm and with a page number at the bottom of each page

Not all of the subheadings will be relevant to your business opportunity. Please remove those areas that are not relevant. Make sure you update the numbering for all the subheadings.

Some tables have been included as a guide to information required. To keep your business plan to the maximum 10 pages, some table information will need to be incorporated into one main spreadsheet and included in the appendices.

Length and Presentation:
It may contain:

• Cover page
• Contents page
• Business plan: maximum 10 pages
• Appendices: maximum 6 pages

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Each business proposal is assessed by at least 5 judges and the average of their marks is used.
• The Academic Director moderates the results using the academic criteria and feedback from the judges to allocate a grade for the assignment.
• Logical, clear and concise descriptions, definitions and explanations covering the prompts in the template
• Provide realistic financial details of your business opportunity
• Highlight what makes your business opportunity new, creative and innovative
• Explain your concept in a compelling manner to hold the judges interest
• Thorough research of competition and the market place
• Clear concise and grammatically written communication.

Assessment 4: Semi-final Presentation (Individual & Group)
Weighting: 15% (10% & 5%)
Submission Details: In person at location indicated in MyUni

Task:
Prepare and present the opportunity that your team has developed to a group of judges. The judges are drawn from business and industry representatives as well as the Academic Director

Length and Presentation:
Presentation: 15 minutes using audio-visual aids
Question and Answer: 10 minutes from the judges

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Each presentation is assessed by at least 5 judges and the Academic Director
• Their assessment is based on the presentation, responses to Q&A and the commercial viability of the opportunity.
• The Academic Director moderates the results using the academic criteria and feedback from the judges to allocate a grade for the assignment.

Consider all aspects of your presentation

• Practice your presentation with your team, rehearsing what you say and how you say it
  • Clothing – business attire is best, dependent on your concept
  • Body language – standing, fidgeting, slouching, moving around, hand movements etc
  • Speech – tone, inflection and simplified language.
• Clear, logical and concise in explanations of your business opportunity, the market and future potential of your concept
• Be confident and articulate in your presentation
• Use of visual aids

Question and Answer section

• Effective use of time allowed
• Provide substantive responses, ensuring you answer the question

Assessment 5: 4 x Online multiple choice test (Individual)
Weighting: 20% (5% each)
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Answer multiple choice questions. Test will be available 3 days before the due date.

Length and Presentation:
4 quizes; each with 10 multiple choice questions

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
One point per correct response to questions.



Assessment 6: 最新糖心Vlogn eChallenge Analysis and Reflection (Individual)
Weighting: 10%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Personal reflection on your experiences during the course

• Reflect on the lessons learnt
• What have you changed or revised as a result?
• What have you confirmed as appropriate for your business opportunity?

Length and Presentation:
< 3000 words

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Clarity of communciation
• Logic of conclusions – ie. Link between feedback and changes and why.
• Identify ways to improve on business opportunity and strategies for implementation
• Analyse group dynamics and impact on business opportunity

Assessment 7: Participation
Weighting: 10%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Students are required to attend the workshops and mentor sessions.

Length and Presentation:
N/A

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Attendance and engagement as assessed by presenters and the academic director.

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions:

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

• Assignment Submission:  Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
• Cover Sheet:  Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work.  Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
• Backup Copy of Assignments:  You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing.  Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
• Extensions of Time:  Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer.  Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date.  Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
• Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade.  Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above).  Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.

Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted.  Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.