ENTREP 1011 - Entrepreneurial Foundations and Mindset

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

This course focuses on the development of new skills and the cultivation of an entrepreneurial mindset. Skills learnt in this course prepare students for creating their own entrepreneurial career path, becoming a valued corporate team member (intrapreneur), or using their own enterprising skills within government or the not-for-profit sector. Students will understand the theoretical concepts behind the nature and importance of entrepreneurship, use a number of tools/frameworks/models to identify and assess opportunities, and engage in experiential learning activities to develop their entrepreneurial mindset.

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Course Details

Course Code	ENTREP 1011
Course	Entrepreneurial Foundations and Mindset
Coordinating Unit	Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	ENTREP 1001, ENTREP 2001, TECHCOMM 2001, ENTREP 1011AUACM, ENTREP 1011BUACM, ENTREP 1011OUA
Assessment	Individual and group assignments, presentation, participation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Binyam Alemayehu

Couse Coordinator: Dr. Binyam Alemayehu
Email: binyam.alemayehu@adelaide.edu.au

Teaching Staff

Adelaide Semester 1		UAC Semester 1
Name:	Dr. Binyam Alemayehu	Name:	Vishal Arya
Email:	binyam.alemayehu@adelaide.edu.au	Email:	vishal.arya@adelaide.edu.au
Adelaide Semester 2		UAC Semester 2
Name:	Dr. Binyam Alemayehu	Name:	TBA
Email:	binyam.alemayehy@adelaide.edu.au	Email:

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Melbourne students only:

Students in this course are expected to attend two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour practical (tutorial) class each week.
PRACTICALS (tutorials) commence in WEEK 2 and ASSESSMENT in practicals BEGINS in WEEK 2.
Please efer to MyUni for applicable timetable and assessment information.

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1. Examine entrepreneurial behaviour and characteristics associated with successful entrepreneurship
2. Recognise a problem or an opportunity and develop possible solutions
3. Assess the potential of an opportunity and determine its viability, practical, social and commercial implications and present it to an audience.
4. Apply characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindset to real-world scenarios

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2,3,4
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	2,3
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1,4

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is taught in a one-hour lecture each week and a two-hour tutorial commencing in the second week of the semester. Content is offered in blended learning mode with online supporting materials.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

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).

Learning Activities Summary

This is a draft schedule, that may change during the course delivery if necessary.

Schedule
Session	Topic	Activities
1	Introduction to Entrepreneurship	Workshops in class
2	The Entrepreneurial Mindset	Workshops in class
3	Personal Initiative and Entrepreneurial Strategies	Workshops in class
4	Identifying Opportunities	Workshops in class
5	Innovation: The Creative Pursuit of Ideas	Workshops in class
6	Assessment of Entrepreneurial Opportunities	Workshops in class
7	Developing A Business Concept	Workshops in class
8	Entrepreneurial Capital	Workshops in class
9	Business Model Canvas and Business Plan	Workshops in class
10	Entrepreneurial Growth – Scaling	Workshops in class
11	Overcoming Barriers and Learning from Errors	Workshops in class

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Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

#	Assessment Task	Task Type	Length	Weighting	Learning Outcomes
1	Quiz 1	Individual	Covers Module 1-3	20%	1,4
2	Entrepreneurial Thinking in Practice	Individual	1700 - 2500 words	30%	1,4
3	Quiz 2	Individual	Covers Module 4-8	10%	1,4
4	Feasibility Report	Group	2500 - 3000 words	25%	2,3,4
5	Peer Review on Group Assignment Involvement and Contributions	Individual	Complete Online Peer Review Form	5%	1
6	Group Assignment Presentation	Group	The Individual Component of the Group Presetation	10%	3
7	Attendance and Participation	Individual	Course duration	10%	1,2,3,4
	Total			100%

Assessment Related Requirements

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

Course results may be subject to moderation by the Assessment Review Committee.

Assessment Detail

Entrepreneurial Thinking in Practice
Although entrepreneurial mindset is usually associated with entrepreneurial contexts and engagements, research shows it plays a pivotal role in different settings. Individuals need to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset to deal with complex life challenges effectively and succeed in different endeavours. Above and beyond this, it is not uncommon to see individuals applying different innovative entrepreneurial strategies and techniques even to deal with daily life challenges ranging from using techniques such as improvisation to make a delicious lunch or snack to building something big from waste and discarded items. Although the mainstream media would not call these people entrepreneurs, they are entrepreneurs in their own right and domain. Think of someone you know (for example, your family member, your colleague, your supervisor, etc.) whom you admire the most by how they deal with life challenges, examine and explain why you call them entrepreneurial.

Feasibility Plan
Your group assignment is designed to help you apply concepts that will be discussed throughout the course. In the fourth workshop session, your tutor will ask you to form a group. Form groups of a maximum of five and a minimum of three members. In the same session, begin the journey by identifying challenges that you and/or your group mates face as a university student. You are strongly encouraged to identify problems affecting most students on campus, as you must validate the opportunity using data from 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide students. It would be a plus if you could identify an opportunity that goes beyond the student market, but the priority should be given to students. During the semester we will cover entrepreneurial process components. In every session a new component will be addressed.

Quizzes
Assess students' understanding of the key concepts, theories, and frameworks discussed in the course.

Attendance and Participation
Fully particpate in all individual and group tasks and activities throughout the duration of the course. Particiaption will be evaluated based on students’ preparedness, interaction, and in-class work (whole class and group work). This will also include pitch presentations delivered in class during the tutorials.

Submission

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni:

Assignment Submission: Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both).
Cover Sheet: Please include in the assignment a completed 最新糖心Vlog of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet (found in MyUni, under Modules) 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.
Assessment extensions request: An application for Assessment Extension should be made 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 medical, compassionate or extenuating circumstances. See sections 3 and 7a) i. in particular on assessment extensions in the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) Policy.
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: of an assignment 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.
Appealing a mark or grade: If you are dissatisfied with your mark or grade, you may request a review or re-mark. There must be academic or procedural reasons for your request, so you can’t simply request a re-mark because you are disappointed with your result. For more information on the process see Assessment Grievance: Appealing a mark or grade

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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