Courses & Units
Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking ZAA234
Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
This capstone subject will provide opportunities for you to bring together the knowledge learned, and skills developed through your course of study and apply these to entrepreneurial and innovative contexts. This subject creates a practical awareness of the concepts of entrepreneurship and
innovation and how they can contribute to organisational competitiveness. Leading-edge case studies are used as examples throughout.
Summary
| Unit name | Entrepreneurial and Innovative Thinking |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAA234 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | University College |
| Discipline | Applied Business |
| Coordinator | Rene Kling |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Term 4 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Launceston | Term 4 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
| Cradle Coast | Term 4 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term 4 | 12/10/2020 | 2/11/2020 | 17/11/2020 | 18/12/2020 |
* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2020 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2020 will be available from the 1st October 2020.
Learning Outcomes
1. Investigate and analyse the concepts and feasibilities of an entrepreneurial and/or innovative idea.
2. Consult, analyse and apply contributions from industry experts and mentors to an entrepreneurial and/or innovative idea.
3. Identify and apply an approach to communicate and present an entrepreneurial and/or innovative idea.
4. Identify, evaluate and use relevant discipline tools and techniques
5. Identify and evaluate relevant behaviours, principles and perspectives in the workplace
6. Use reflective and deliberative thinking to generate plans for self-development
7. Apply practice and discipline based skills and knowledge to communicate solutions to real world problems.
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020: $835.00 | 100799 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Blended mode: Online content, full-day workshop (x2), weekly tutorials |
|---|---|
| Assessment | AT1: Opportunity analysis evaluation (20%), AT2: Mentor consultation report (30%), AT3: Entrepreneurial or innovation proposal (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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