325-216 Entrepreneurial Ventures

325-101 Managing People and Organisations.

Entrepreneurship takes a variety of forms in both large and small firms, in profit- and not-for profit organisations, in new and established firms, in innovative and conventional business ventures, all over the world and in all economic subsectors. Entrepreneurship is a vital component in the process of economic growth and development, and entrepreneurs are agents of economic change who generate ventures, disseminate and apply innovative ideas. The interdisciplinary course focuses on entrepreneurial leaders and their environments. It exposes students to the nature of entrepreneurial process, characteristics and skills of entrepreneurs. The subject explores how entrepreneurial opportunities are recognized, how start-ups and growing ventures are managed and discusses approaches to harvesting a business. The subject is based on highly experiential and self-directed approach to student learning. Future entrepreneurs, employees choosing to work for entrepreneurial ventures, and facilitators for entrepreneurs will all benefit from this subject.

• High level of development: written communication; collaborative learning; problem solving; team work; interpretation and analysis; critical thinking; synthesis of data and other information; evaluation of data and other information; accessing data and other information from a range of sources.

• Moderate level of development: oral communication; application of theory to practice; use of computer software; receptiveness to alternative ideas.

• Some level of development: statistical reasoning.

A 2-hour examination (50%) and tutorial assessment and assignment(s) totalling not more than 4000 words (50%).

To be advised.