Entrepreneurship unit (UCP002)

Introduction

Entrepreneurship is a way of looking at business that is focused on opportunities, creativity, and innovation. It is also about having a passion for doing the things that are important to you, be they related to business or not. It is about challenge and persistence. It is about the development of an enterprising mindset, from which you can create the opportunities for your satisfaction.

To successfully complete this unit, you will be required to contribute (physically, intellectually and emotionally) that may be higher than you have previously made in your past studies. Entrepreneurship is not for the faint-hearted, the timid, those who cannot cope with ambiguity or those who want black and white answers. It is for individuals who are self-motivated, resourceful, and persistent. It is for those who have a passion for implementing new ideas, who can learn from failure and bounce back from it, and who are willing to take calculated risks in their entrepreneurial endeavours. In short, it is a process of self-discovery.

In this University Connection Program (UCP) unit, you will learn about modern approaches to entrepreneurship, including exploring modules relating to developing an entrepreneurial mindset, using design thinking in business, operating in a lean way and building minimum viable products and learning how to build business models and pitch your ideas to potential investors. You will also have the opportunity to work in a team to develop your own business concept and develop a lean business plan and project pitch; putting the principles you’ve learned in class into practice.

Summary

Unit name	Entrepreneurship
Unit code	UCP002
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline	Management
Coordinator	Mr James Riggall
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Foundation or Enabling

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Use innovation and entrepreneurship tools, mindsets, and practices to develop innovative product ideas and sustainable business models.
• Communicate ideas to a professional audience.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

ZAA234 and BAA211

Teaching

Assessment	Investor Pitch + Workbook (50%)|Opportunity Pitch + Workbook (50%)
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.

Recommended

The recommended textbook for this unit is: Entrepreneurship: The Practice and Mindset (2nd Edition, 2020). Written by Neck, H., Neck, C. and Murray, E. You can purchase physical and digital copies of the textbook directly via the publisher or through Amazon, Booktopia and other online stores. Please note that this textbook is not required to succeed in this unit, however, you will find it is useful if you are able to access a copy. There are also a range of other recommended readings. You can find details for these recommendations on MyLO.

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