ENTREP 5036EX - Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
North Terrace Campus - Trimester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENTREP 5036EX Course Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre Term Trimester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Incompatible ENTREP 5016, TECHCOMM 5016 Assessment Individual and group assignments, quizzes, participation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Stephen Zhang
Program Director Contact Details: Postgraduate Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Name: Associate Professor Stephen Zhang
email: stephen.zhang@adelaide.edu.au
Teaching Staff
Trimester 1 and Semester 1 - Remote course
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Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Discuss the attitudes, values, characteristics, behaviour, and processes associated with possessing an entrepreneurial mindset and engaging in successful appropriate entrepreneurial behaviour. 2 Discuss what is meant by entrepreneurship and innovation from both a theoretical and practical perspective, and the role of the entrepreneur in the new enterprise creation process. 3 Critique an entrepreneurial process / journey, reflecting on inherent paradoxes associated with entrepreneurship. 4 Develop a personal development plan for future entrepreneurial action and continued learning based on personal reflection and external feedback. 5 Engage in a continuing learning process through the interaction with peers in related topics, as individuals and as team members. 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
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.
1-3 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.
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.
5 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, 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.
4, 5 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Timmons, Jeffry A., Gillin, L. M., Burshtein, S., and Spinelli, Stephen Jr. (2011). New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century – A Pacific Rim Perspective, 1st Edition. McGraw-Hill Irwin. ISBN: 0070277664Recommended Resources
There is a wide range of material available on the course topics including the following:
Bessant, J. (2003) High Involvement Innovation: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage Through Continuous Change. Chicester: John Wiley & Sons.
Bygrave, W and Zackarakis, A (2013) Entrepreneurship, 3rd Edition, John Wiley and Co.
Drucker, P. (1999) Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford.
Fagerberg, J, Mowery, DC and Nelson, RR (2005) The Oxford Handbook of Innovation, Oxford 最新糖心Vlog Press, NY.
Hisrich, R.D., Peters, M.P., and Shepherd, D. (2013) Entrepreneurship, McGraw-Hill Irwin, Boston.
Kuratko, D. (2013) Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, and Practice, 9th Edition, Wiley online library.
Moore, Geoffrey, (1999) Crossing the Chasm, Harper & Collins.
Porter, ME, Competitive Advantage: Creating and Sustaining Superior Performance, Free Press, New York, NY, 1985
Journals
There is a range of journals where entrepreneurship research scholars publish their research, such as (note that this list is not definitive):
· Journal of Business Venturing
· Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice
· Journal of Small Business Management
· Academy of Management Review
· Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship
· Venture Capital
· Small Business Economics
· Family Business review
Web links
Library Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is offered in online mode.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 and is a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.
Session Content 1 What is Entrepreneurship and Innovation? Some Definitions and contexts. 2 The entrepreneur: Born or made? 3 Emergence of opportunities: Created or Discovered? 4 The Entrepreneurial Process: Planning or Improvising? 5 Resourcing Entrepreneurship: Exploration or Exploitation? 6 Networking: Rational or Embedded? 7 Planning: Management tool or creativity curb? 8 The Entrepreneurial Mind: Entrepreneurial thinking or design thinking? 9 Entrepreneurial mindset and action: developing the opportunity 10 Entrepreneurial mindset and action: goal setting 11 Entrepreneurial mindset and action: getting feedback 12 Entrepreneurial mindset and action: execution 13 Social Entrepreneurship: Business or a better world? -
Assessment
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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 Two (2) multiple choice and short answer question tests Individual 2 x 25 questions 2 x 10%
(20% in total)1,2 2 Entrepreneur Interview Group Maximum of 3,000 words 30% 1,2,3,5 3 Self-Reflection and Personal Development Plan Individual Maximum of 3,000 words 40% 1,2,4,5 4 Course Participation Individual N/A 10% 1-5 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
Two (2) Multiple Choice and Short Answer Question Tests
Read and understand the materials presented during the lectures and the readings. Answer the questions.
Entrepreneur Interview
Conduct an interview with two entrepreneurs who have been in business for at least three years using the guidelines in MyUni. The business should be growth oriented and / or exhibit innovation in its products or services, systems, processes, etc. Reflect on the responses obtained during the interviews using the theory and frameworks in the course to critically compare and contrast the two entrepreneurs and their entrepreneurial journeys.
Self-Reflection & Personal DevelopmentPlan
Keep a journal during the course recording reflections of your learning through classes, reading materials and engaging in assessment tasks. Undertake self-reflection of your entrepreneurial mindset and behaviours. Undertake interviews with two close friends or family regarding their perceptions of your entrepreneurial mindset and behaviours. Develop a personal development plan outlining your intentions for future entrepreneurial mindset, development and behaviours. Use the theory and frameworks presented in the course to guide your reflection and plans.
Course Participation
Part of your assessment is based on your participation in the class activities and discussion during the two course intensives.Submission
All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni:
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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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