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MGMT8027 – Entrepreneurship in Business
2026 – Session 1, In person-scheduled-weekday, North Ryde
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Brett White
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by appointment - please email to organise consultation
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
MGMT6051 or ECON6049 or MKTG6096 or (Admission to GradCertResMQBS or GradDipResMQBS) or (Admission to MIntBus or MMgmt and 10cp at 6000 level or above)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit focuses on the principles of starting-up a new business venture. Throughout the session we will discuss and critically reflect upon the economic, technological, societal, and global dimensions of entrepreneurship, and explore a range of concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of entrepreneurship. You will apply this knowledge to practice by working in teams to experience multiple aspects of a new venture start-up. These will include ethical, societal and financial considerations, the creativity of developing a business idea, the development and formulation of a business model and plan, as well as unique marketing issues, ownership, growth and global aspects of entrepreneurship. Successful completion of the unit will provide you with knowledge and tools that will support you in your own entrepreneurial endeavours. |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Identify and explain a range of concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of entrepreneurship and apply them to practical situations.
- ULO2: Design new business ventures with the consideration of a range of economic, societal, technological and global aspects of entrepreneurship.
- ULO3: Work in a team to communicate the challenges and tasks involved in a new venture start-up, both orally and via the written word.
- ULO4: Critically reflect on the theoretical concepts and nature of entrepreneurship to solve problems.
General Assessment Information
Late Submission Penalties
If you submit your assessment late, 5% of the total possible marks will be deducted for each day (including weekends), up to 7 days. Submissions more than 7 days late will receive a mark of 0.
Example 1 (out of 100):
If you score 85/100 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 5 marks and receive 80/100.
Example 2 (out of 30):
If you score 27/30 but submit 20 hours late, you will lose 1.5 marks and receive 25.5/30.
Extensions
Automatic short extension: Some assessments are eligible for automatic short extension. You can only apply for an automatic short extension before the due date.
Special Consideration: If you need more time due to serious issues and for any assessments that are not eligible for Short Extension, you must apply for Special Consideration. Need help? Review the Special Consideration page for further details.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI Approach |
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| Skills development: Entrepreneurial decision-making | 30% | No | 29/03/2026 | Individual | Yes | Open AI |
| Professional practice: Start-up business planning | 30% | No | Pitch presentation Week 10 and 11. | Group | No | Observed |
| Professional practice: Entrepreneurial thinking in practice | 40% | No | 31/05/2026 | Individual | Yes | Open AI |
Skills development: Entrepreneurial decision-making
Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 29/03/2026
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is for you to apply entrepreneurship concepts, theories and frameworks to analyse real-world scenarios of entrepreneurial start-ups and their new ventures.
You will identify and explain various entrepreneurship concepts, models and theories and apply them to practical situations of problems and recommendations.
Skills in Focus:
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Discipline knowledge
Deliverable(s): Individual written report [max 1000 words]
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and explain a range of concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of entrepreneurship and apply them to practical situations.
- Critically reflect on the theoretical concepts and nature of entrepreneurship to solve problems.
Professional practice: Start-up business planning
Assessment Type 1: Professional task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Pitch presentation Week 10 and 11.
Weighting: 30%
Groupwork/Individual: Group
Short extension 3: No
AI Approach: Observed
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to identify a business opportunity and assess the viability of our business idea.
You will work in teams to develop a start-up business plan to launch your new venture and pitch it to the class.
Skills in Focus:
- Work readiness
- Collaboration skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Deliverable(s): Presentation (20 min max per team) with accompanying materials.
Group assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Design new business ventures with the consideration of a range of economic, societal, technological and global aspects of entrepreneurship.
- Work in a team to communicate the challenges and tasks involved in a new venture start-up, both orally and via the written word.
- Critically reflect on the theoretical concepts and nature of entrepreneurship to solve problems.
Professional practice: Entrepreneurial thinking in practice
Assessment Type 1: Problem-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 31/05/2026
Weighting: 40%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: Yes
AI Approach: Open AI
The purpose of this assessment is to develop your ability to critically reflect on the origin of entrepreneurial ideas and opportunities, and the entrepreneurial mindset, often seen as one of the key characteristics of an entrepreneur.
You will synthesise primary data and secondary research to develop a persuasive report of the theory and practice of entrepreneurship.
Skills in Focus:
- Work readiness
- Communication skills
- Discipline knowledge
Deliverable(s): Written report [max 2000 words], excluding compulsory appendices.
Individual assessment
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify and explain a range of concepts, models and approaches that represent the theory of entrepreneurship and apply them to practical situations.
- Design new business ventures with the consideration of a range of economic, societal, technological and global aspects of entrepreneurship.
- Critically reflect on the theoretical concepts and nature of entrepreneurship to solve problems.
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
- Academic Success 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.
3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.
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Unit information based on version 2026.04 of the Handbook