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MGMT3011 – PACE: Entrepreneurship Project

2023 – Session 2, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Lauren Gellatly
lauren.gellatly@mq.edu.au
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
140cp at 1000 level or above including (BBA350 or MGMT305 or MGMT3050 or MGMT3905)
Corequisites Corequisites
(MKTG312 or MKTG3012) and (MGMT304 or MGMT3904)
Co-badged status Co-badged status
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.

Visit Employability Connect for important information on this unit including required preparation and closing dates for PACE activities.

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 Submission Penalty (written assessments) 

Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark) will be applied each day a written assessment is not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. Submission time for all written assessments is set at 11.55pm. A 1-hour grace period is provided to students who experience a technical concern.  

For any late submissions of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled tests/exams, performance assessments/presentations, and/or scheduled practical assessments/labs, students need to submit an application for Special Consideration.

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Entrepreneurship Project 60% No Various- Please refer to iLearn
Individual Report 40% No Mid-Session Break

Entrepreneurship Project

Assessment Type 1: Project
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: Various- Please refer to iLearn
Weighting: 60%

 

This assessment is a project made up of two components worth 60% in total. The first component is marked as a group worth 30%. It requires the group to develop, document and present a solution to an entrepreneurial challenge, including 1) a 3 page executive summary; 2) a pitch followed by Q&A; and 3) a diary outlining the process of developing the solution. The second component is an individual reflective writing of 1,000-1,500 words, worth 30%.

 
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.

Individual Report

Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: Mid-Session Break
Weighting: 40%

 

An individual report of 1,500 words worth 40%. Students also need to submit substantial additional supporting material about their research and analyses.

 
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

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

Please refer to iLearn.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

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Student Code of Conduct

Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

Academic Integrity

At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.

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Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

The Writing Centre

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Unit information based on version 2023.03 of the Handbook