Courses & Units

Developing your Creative and Entrepreneurial Potential XBR102

Introduction

Do you want to make a difference to something in the world you care about? Would you like some time and space to consider, develop and test your approaches in a safe environment, supported by experts in the field? Following Bruce Mau’s ‘design thinking’ principles, and in collaboration with seasoned designers, business educators, and social entrepreneurs, you will brainstorm, evaluate, then trial potential projects, and in so doing develop your creative and entrepreneurial potential.

Summary

Unit name Developing your Creative and Entrepreneurial Potential
Unit code XBR102
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Discipline Arts|Tasmanian School of Business and Economics|Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Emma Little
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate that you prepared for your idea through questioning and synthesising information
  • Evaluate a project by refining questions, gathering feedback and reflecting on improvements
  • Develop a realistic plan of action by synthesising information, including self, peer, unit content and the academic literature

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
100799 $1,828.00 $858.00 not applicable $2,445.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
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

Teaching Pattern

1 x 1-hr online lecture plus self-paced online activities. 

AssessmentJournal (25%)|Report (25%)|Portfolio (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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