Introduction
In this unit, students explore innovation and entrepreneurship in agribusiness contexts to grow a business through the creation of new opportunities. Students examine disruptive and incremental innovations that can improve production efficiency and respond to changing customer trends. Students develop practical innovation skills (problem framing, ideation, opportunity evaluation, and basic validation) and reflect on personal and interpersonal capabilities relevant to entrepreneurship. Students apply creative and design-led approaches to develop opportunities and evaluate practical options to protect and capitalise on intellectual property generated by the business
Summary
| Unit name | Agribusiness Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
| Unit code | KLA307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture |
| Discipline | Agriculture and Food Systems |
| Coordinator | Doctor Alexander Malherbe |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and describe a problem or opportunity within an agricultural business
- Evaluate the suitability of an innovation or entrepreneurial idea for a defined agricultural business
- Develop a practical innovation plan for an agricultural business
- Select and justify an appropriate strategy to protect an innovation
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 |
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| not applicable |
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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
| Assessment | Quizzes (15%)|Implement and protect an innovation (40%)|Identify innovations (45%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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