791-317 Entrepreneurship

Credit Points

HECS Band

Coordinator

Prerequisites

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

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

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.

The content includes 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; and organisation and management to control the business.

Assessment

2 hour examinatin (50%), 500-1000 word assignment (10%), assignment (3000-5000 words, 40%. Includes oral component.).