11713 (v.5) Small Business 300

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Area:	School of Management
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Seminar:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	11712 (v.2) Small Business 200 or any previous version
Syllabus:	Enhances conceptual and holistic perspectives important to the long term growth of the small business owner, both as an individual and as a manager.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of this unit, students will have - An in depth knowledge of some of the problems associated with running a small business. A working knowledge of contemporary research and information sources. A greater understanding of the broader community context in which small businesses operate.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Business Review Weekly, Inside Business Success, The Australian (newspaper).
Unit Texts:	Julien, P.A., (1998), The State of the Art in Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Aldershot, Ashgate Publishing. Schaper, M., and Volery, T., (2002) Entrepreneurship and Small Business - An Asia-Pacific Guide, 3rd ed., Perth, Vineyard Publishing. Storey, D.J., (1994) Understanding the Small Business Sector, London, Routledge.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Final Examination 40%. Individual Essay 15%. Participation 10%. Seminar Paper 25%. Seminar Presentation 10%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Joondalup Campus Semester 2 Y