Courses & Units
Entrepreneurship and Innovation BMA334
Introduction
This unit will enable you to develop an understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation in the development of business ventures. Innovation is now seen as central to the development of business, economy and society. We will explore the relationship between entrepreneurship and innovation, the process of innovation development, and the risks associated with entrepreneurship and innovation.
Summary
| Unit name | Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BMA334 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Professor Stuart Crispin |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Ocean University | Shanghai Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai Semester 1 | 10/9/2024 | 20/10/2024 | 16/12/2024 | 16/12/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- To evaluate critically the theories and concepts of innovation.
- To apply knowledge of the theories and concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation to development of a new business concept.
- To use entrepreneurship theory and independent research to assess contemporary issues in new venture development and commercialisation.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100707 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,695.00 |
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3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | End of Module Tests (30%)|Innovation Audit (30%)|Exam (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text: This text is available as an e-book from the following website: |
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| Recommended | A recommended text is a resource that you can use to broaden your understanding of the topics covered in this unit. You may also find a recommended text helpful when conducting research for assignments. In addition to the texts recommended above, you are also expected to be familiar with the key academic journals in the discipline from which useful insights may be derived. In particular, you are encouraged to review regularly the relevant papers that are published in: | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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