This course introduces students to the conceptual foundations of innovation and entrepreneurship and develops skills in creating novel solutions. It provides opportunities for students to apply these skills in innovations within existing organisations as well as in venture concepts for the creation of new businesses. The course is delivered in the form of readings - academic and practice-based, interactive individual and team assignments and exercises, together with guided tutorials and workshops.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
After completion of the course, students should be able to:1. Explain concepts underlying the domain of entrepreneurship and innovation
2. Identify the needs and opportunities for valuable innovations and new ventures
3. Think creatively about how to address opportunities and challenges, and identify potentially valuable innovations and new ventures
4. Practically integrate skills, tools and frameworks in the design, evaluation, planning and implementation of innovations and new ventures
5. Interact ethically with the E&I ecosystem, through building relationships and networks, testing ideas, identifying resources and pitching
6. Demonstrate a future-oriented mindset that is open to change, uncertainty, opportunity and new applications of E&I tools and frameworks
Indicative Assessment
The following is indicative only:1. Series of MCQs (20%)
2. Value analysis and ecosystem map (30%)
3. Workshop exercises (20%)
4. Hypothetical BMC and supporting pitch (30%)
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Workload
The average student workload for this course is 10 hours per week. For on-campus students this includes time spent in scheduled classes and self-directed study time. For on-line students this includes time spent reading, researching, studying and participating in on-line activities.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3852 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $5130 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9652 | 24 Jul 2017 | 31 Jul 2017 | 31 Aug 2017 | 27 Oct 2017 | In Person | N/A |