| Area: |
Faculty of Science |
| Credits: |
25.0 |
| Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
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| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** |
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| Lecture: |
1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly |
| Tutorial: |
1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
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| Syllabus: |
The practical writing of a business plan and the practical issues of starting a company are the focus of this unit. Focus will be on enterprise ventures in the science, engineering and technology (SET) sectors. Case studies will be real business cases with the aim of giving practical insight of issues and techniques learned from the other course units. Focusing on a number of issues of key importance for business start-ups, this unit places emphasis on advice and support available in developing the business plan. The importance of creativity and innovation in SET entrepreneurship is addressed. Particular emphasis is placed on sensible risk management and frameworks for assessing risks are presented using a variety of risk assessment and modeling techniques. |
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| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** |
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| Field of Education: | 080301 Business Management |
| Funding Cluster: | 02 - Accounting, Administration, Economics, Commerce |
| SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Informational
*Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. |
