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 | Tasmanian School of Business and Economics |
| Discipline | Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Roshni Narendran |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): Shanghai Ocean University AEIN Institute |
| 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.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- To evaluate critically the theories and concepts of innovation.
- Develop new business concepts by applying advanced principles, theories and concepts of entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Assess contemporary issues in new venture development and commercialisation.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Innovation Audit (30%)|Midterm Tests (30%)|Final Exam (Invigilated) (40%) |
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| 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: |
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