The purpose of this subject is to outline the basic principles of Entrepreneurship. It will examine the steps required in developing an idea into a business and will explore the tools and necessary insights to make a successful venture. The subject will involve theory, case studies and guest speakers on … For more content click the Read more button below.
The purpose of this subject is to outline the basic principles of Entrepreneurship. It will examine the steps required in developing an idea into a business and will explore the tools and necessary insights to make a successful venture. The subject will involve theory, case studies and guest speakers on start-up issues, pitfalls, and ingredients for success. Students will also develop professional skills related to ethical and moral decision making and evaluate the social implications of their work and the broader global context. The subject requires active participation in group discussions and activities.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Subject instances
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Learning resources
Prescribed - Book - The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
Title:The Startup Owner's Manual: The Step-By-Step Guide for Building a Great Company
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Steve Blank. Bob Dorf
Year:2020
Publisher:Wiley
ISBN:0984999302
Prescribed - Book - Ethics in Information Technology
Title:Ethics in Information Technology
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:George Reynolds
Year:2017
Edition/volume:7th
Publisher:Course Technology IS
ISBN:9781337405874
Prescribed - Book - Technology Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace
Title:Technology Entrepreneurship: Taking Innovation to the Marketplace
Resource requirement:Prescribed
Author/editor:Thomas N. Duening Robert A. Hisrich, Michael A. Lechter
Year:2020
Edition/volume:3rd
Publisher:Academic Press
ISBN:978-0128222034
Career ready
Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Examine various types of resources to develop and finance an entrepreneurial venture.
2.
Write, articulate, and present a business plan that will be ready for venture capitalist review.
3.
Apply ethical theory to analyse ethical dilemmas in IT and business through debate.
4.
Develop a personal ethical framework for IT practice incorporating awareness of cultural and global issues.
5.
Analyse the legal and IP issues that can be encountered during entrepreneurial process.
6.
Reflect and analyse personal viewpoints toward managing relationships and individual personal entrepreneurial capacity.
Learning activities
12 X 2 hours lecture + 12 X 2 hours practical class
Requisite rules
Must be admitted in one of the courses SMCSC or SMDS or SMIT or SMICT or SMITB or SMINCT or SMICTB or SMIOT or SMAI or SMDM or TM003 or must obtain subject coordinator's approval
