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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture : Victorian College of Agriculture and Horticulture

791-317 Entrepreneurship

Credit Points:

5

Coordinator:

Mr P F Ryan

Prerequisite/s:

Financial Management II or Finance Decision Making, and Organisation and Management I.

Timetable:

Semester 2

Contact:

2 hours per week

Objectives:

The objective of this subject is to develop students understanding of the processes required, and to develop the ability and skills required to start up a new agriculture, or agriculturally related business venture.

Content:

Developing creative and innovative thinking skills in order to initiate ideas for new business ventures; recognising and analysing business opportunities; researching the market; establishing appropriate business structures, legal and taxation considerations; financial aspects including methods of funding and venture capital; business ethics; industrial relations; trade practices legislation; preparing a business plan, risk analysis; managing the start up phase, planning and budgeting; organisation and management to control the business.

Assessment:

Assignment of 2000 words (40%); seminar (20%); two hour examination (40%).
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