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MGMT3011 – Entrepreneurship Project
2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance
Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Stephen Burke
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
140cp at 1000 level or above including (BBA350 or MGMT305 or MGMT3050 or MGMT3905)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
(MKTG312 or MKTG3012) and (MGMT304 or MGMT3904)
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on the synthesis and application of entrepreneurship knowledge in practice. By focusing on contemporary challenges facing entrepreneurs, students will synthesise and apply their acquired knowledge to real-world scenarios such as managing start-up ventures or corporate entrepreneurship. The unit will develop students’ abilities to endorse appropriate business models and strategies to create and realise opportunities beyond the university setting. |
Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Integrate and synthesise relevant theory from disciplines such as management, marketing and finance and apply to the entrepreneurship context.
- ULO2: Critically evaluate entrepreneurship theory with reference to real-world scenarios
- ULO3: Collaborate effectively with a team to develop and pitch a solution to an entrepreneurial business challenge.
General Assessment Information
Late Assessment Policy:
Late assessment submissions must be submitted through the appropriate submission link in iLearn. No extensions will be granted unless an application for Special Consideration is made and approved. There will be a deduction of 10% of the total available marks made from the total awarded mark for each 24 hour period or part thereof that the submission is late. Late submissions will not be accepted after solutions have been discussed and/or made available.
Note: applications for Special Consideration Policy must be made within 5 (five) business days of the due date and time.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Individual Case | 40% | No | Mid semester break |
| Entrepreneurship Project | 60% | No | Weeks 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13 |
Individual Case
Assessment Type 1: Case study/analysis
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Mid semester break
Weighting: 40%
This assessment requires students to document and analyse an entrepreneurial case (either a sub-set of the student’s work in the Entrepreneurship Project or a case description provided to the student). The analysis expected to be approximately 1500 words, but students also need to submit substantial additional supporting material about the case (e.g. research material, documentation of actions undertaken etc.; refer to iLearn for detailed instructions).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and synthesise relevant theory from disciplines such as management, marketing and finance and apply to the entrepreneurship context.
- Critically evaluate entrepreneurship theory with reference to real-world scenarios
Entrepreneurship Project
Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: Weeks 4, 7, 8, 11, 12 and 13
Weighting: 60%
The entrepreneurship project requires student groups to develop, document and orally present an authentic entrepreneurial solution to an entrepreneurial challenge presented by a partner organisation (e.g. a business, a patent holder or a not-for profit organisation). The entrepreneurship project solution should address all relevant stakeholders’ needs to realise the project. In addition, each student will demonstrate how the entrepreneurship project has progressed and contributed to their reappraisal of entrepreneurship theory with reference to real-world scenarios through project diary entries and a reflective evaluation of the project.
The entrepreneurship solution (both written documentation and oral presentation) is marked on a group basis (30% of total unit marks). The length and format of the written and oral presentations may vary depending on the nature and needs of the industry partner.
The student diary and reflective evaluation is marked individually (30% of total unit marks). The reflective evaluation should be between 1000 and 1500 words with diary entries as an appendix (Refer to iLearn for detailed instructions).
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Integrate and synthesise relevant theory from disciplines such as management, marketing and finance and apply to the entrepreneurship context.
- Critically evaluate entrepreneurship theory with reference to real-world scenarios
- Collaborate effectively with a team to develop and pitch a solution to an entrepreneurial business challenge.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
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Required text |
All required readings will be posted on iLearn. |
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Unit web page |
The web page for this unit can be found at: https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/ |
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Technology Used and Required |
Students are required to have access to a personal computer and familiarise themselves with iLearn (https://ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/). iLearn will be used to post lecture slides, assessment details, student grades and as a means of communication between staff members and students. |
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Delivery Format and Other Details |
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Recommended readings |
Recommended readings are provided via the links on the iLearn Unit page |
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Inherent Requirements |
This unit requires students to be available to participate in the weekly seminars. Collaboration with group members during the scheduled class time is essential. |
Unit Schedule
Please see iLearn.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results
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