Courses Handbook 2010

312096 v.1 Entrepreneurship Major


Introduction

This major is designed for enterprising individuals who want to start their own business, or work as internal corporate entrepreneurs. It comprises a foundation in business studies, followed by a series of units addressing subject areas central to SME operation and enterprise management. It also has an applied, practical emphasis and is guided by a philosophy of teaching which stresses interactivity, active student participation, and lifelong learning. This major produces graduates who value knowledge, business expertise, and ethical entrepreneurial practice, and who are equipped for careers in the SME field.

Combinations available with this Major

The combinations being supported are: Bachelor of Commerce Elective Stream; Entrepreneurship & Marketing; Entrepreneurship & 3D Design; Entrepreneurship & Textiles.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 2
11712 v.3   Small Business Planning 200 3.0 25.0
  25.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12953 v.2   Entrepreneurship 300 3.0 25.0
4436 v.4   Human Resource Management (Introduction) 200 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 2 Semester 2
304440 v.2   Environmental Issues in Business 201 3.0 25.0
9986 v.3   Asian Management 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 1
11713 v.6   Small Business Growth 302 3.0 25.0
304421 v.7   Management of Innovation 301 3.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 3 Semester 2
311827 v.1   Professional Practice 392 3.0 25.0
  OR
3891 v.6   Managing Operations 300 3.0 25.0
  25.0
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