This course introduces participants to the conceptual foundations, behaviors and mindsets of entrepreneurship and innovation. The course provides the theoretical foundations and contexts within which innovations and new ventures contribute to economic activity and an introduction to the tools and frameworks used to identify new venture opportunities and potential innovations. It also provides an opportunity for participants to consider how entrepreneurship and innovation processes may impact their future careers. The course is delivered in the form of seminars supported by readings, cases, exercises and individual and team assignments.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

After completion of the course, students should be able to:

1. Describe basic concepts underlying the domain of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2. Identify problems, challenges, needs, opportunities for the use of innovation in existing organisations and in new ventures
3. Critique the tools and frameworks used in innovations and new ventures
4. Evaluate ideas, relationships, resources and networks by engaging E&I 
5. Integrate concepts and theories with real cases of E&I 
6. Reflect on the personal significance of E&I in their future careers

Research-Led Teaching

The course provides students with a framework to investigate Entrepreneurship and Innovation that has been developed over many years by entrepreneurs, practitioners and academics.

Field Trips

n/a

Additional Course Costs

n/a

Examination Material or equipment

There are no examinations run by ANU Examinations in this course. There are in-class tests and examinations, further details of which are in the relevant assessment task description and will also be communicated to students by the course convenor.

Required Resources

n/a

Recommended Resources

Will be made available on Wattle.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	MODULE 1: INNOVATION Seminar 1: Introduction	In this seminar we introduce the course and review why and how Innovation and Entrepreneurship are important aspects of a competitive economy.
2	Seminar 2: History, types and sources of innovation	In this seminar we review the history, drivers and types of innovation. We explore various aspects of novelty and then move on to understanding key aspects of innovation management.
3	Seminar 3: Innovation agents, champions and ecosystems	In this seminar we review factors influencing the rate of adoption of innovations and explore concepts around innovation agents, champions and the various innovation ecosystems.
4	Seminar 4: Innovation management and reducing risk	In this seminar we review the impact of risk, ambiguity, uncertainty and learn how some are better at predicting how innovation processes will play out.
5	Seminar 5: Capturing value from inside and out	In this seminar we review how organisations capture value from innovation. We look at how leaders of innovation read signals and are boundary spanning both inside and out. We expand on concepts like open innovation in our discussion.
6	Seminar 6: A thriving innovative organisation - AND - In-class short answer test (reflecting on Module 1)	This seminar rounds off the Innovation Module with a review of organisational learning, the ambidextrous organisation and how organisations build the capability for continuous innovation. IN-CLASS TEST: In the second half of this class, course participants take a short-answer test covering the content of Weeks 1-5. The test scores help you gauge your learning of the course content in Module 1. The Test compromises 20% of overall marks.
7	MODULE 2: ENTREPRENEURSHIP Seminar 7: Opportunities (new ventures, entrepreneurs and spin-offs)	In this seminar we review how opportunities are identified, discovered or created, and what triggers the creation of new ventures. We further review concepts like Schumpeter Mark 1 and Mark 2.
8	Seminar 8: Stakeholders, relationships, networks and resources	In this seminar we review who the key players are in the creation of new ventures - both in-house and independent start-ups. We look at the roles of networks, relationships and knowledge-flow and how entrepreneurial ecosystems function.
9	Seminar 9: Tools, processes, the Business Model Canvas	In this seminar we review design-thinking and new venture concept development processes, including customer engagement, shared value and the Business Model Canvas as a holistic venture design tool. The 2500 word assignment is due on Thursday at 3pm. It is worth 35% of total course assessment.
10	Seminar 10: Building and communicating the case	In this seminar we review processes for assessing the feasibility of a new venture, for planning and negotiating access to resources, and different approaches to building the case for implementation of a new venture - either in-house or as an independent start-up.
11	Seminar 11: Start-ups and early growth of the firm	In this seminar we review how new ventures develop over time. We look at what drives the growth and development of new ventures and how their growth trajectories unfold over time.
12	Seminar 12: Future directions in Entrepreneurship and Innovation AND - In-class Final Exam	This seminar rounds off the course with a review of Australia's present policies and the future of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Course participants also reflect on how aspects of Entrepreneurship and Innovation may play out through their future careers. The final assessment task is due on Thursday at 3pm and is worth 25% of total course assessment.

Tutorial Registration

N/A

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Weekly In-class Tasks (20%)	20 %	08/08/2019	17/10/2019	2,3,4,5
Short Answer In-class Test (20%)	20 %	29/08/2019	12/09/2019	2,3,4,5
Project Innovation Report (35%)	35 %	10/10/2019	24/10/2019	1,2,3,4,5
Case Analysis and Reflective Appraisal (25%)	25 %	24/10/2019	28/11/2019	1,2,5,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

Policies

ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

Students are expected to attend all classes and attempt all assessments.

Examination(s)

There are no examinations run by ANU Examinations in this course. There are in-class tests and examinations, further details of which are in the relevant assessment task description and will also be communicated to students by the course convenor.

Assessment Task 1

Weekly In-class Tasks (20%)

As a participant in this face-to-face course you will be required to prepare pre-class reading responses and engage in class learning activities and exercises throughout the semester. Performance will be evaluated and feedback provided regularly. These readings will be read prior to the seminar and will help focus our thinking and discussions. Your written reviews will be submitted after the respective seminar and relevant reading discussion. Reviews and reflections will cover topics from seminar 2, 3, 4 and 5 and seminar 7, 8, 9 and 10 (8 in total). These on-going assessments include individually completed tasks which provide feedback on your learning.

Before each week’s seminar, course participants need to read the article/s for the week and prepare a preliminary response of up to 200 words. This word or pdf document should be loaded into the 'Weekly in-class task' submission on Turnitin. Class and group discussions of the article will provide further evidence for input into your weekly edited final response. This final response will be the one the lecturer reviews and marks. Late submissions will incur penalties.

Due: Before each week's seminar for weeks 3-10 (8 total)

Feedback: within two weeks for each response

All students will receive feedback on this assessment by the end of week 6.

Assessment Task 2

Short Answer In-class Test (20%)

This will be a short-answer test of sixty minutes duration conducted in class. It will be open book and will include all the material learnt in week 1 to 6. Answers will be written in class and then submitted to the lecturer.

Due: During the seminar in week 6

Feedback: 12 Sept 2019

Assessment Task 3

Project Innovation Report (35%)

In this course, participants are expected to apply the principles of Evidence-Based Management. For this assessment item you will choose a topic around an actual enterprise (preferably your own) and deliver a major project innovation report and brief to the Board and C Suite level executives.

The enterprise has identified you as a potential champion of innovation (COI) or innovation champion (IC). If you do not think you conform to such an innovation agent you can align yourself to a person who does (theoretically) and work on the project as a team. You will be using the 90 day innovation engine model as part of the process (details provided in class). The aim is to undertake a project innovation around an important job-to-be-done that you have identified. Notably you will plan out the process and identify how you will get your project from inception to outcome. The project innovation needs to be relatively transformational (for the enterprise) and built around an idea that you believe will have a sizable impact for the organisation. This means identifying and framing your idea, testing and pivoting where necessary, and then selling and executing the project innovation up through the system. An important part of the project is how you will manage potential positive and negative agents and impacts. 

As part of the assignment you need to write a report about the innovation, the process undertaken and potential outcomes. Execution and an explanation of the implementation strategy is crucial. Packaging, selling and taking the idea forward need proper explanation. Relevant theory and evidence should be incorporated to highlight and substantiate any claims.  

Late submissions will be penalised. If you are unable to submit on time you should apply for an extension in advance.

Deu: Week 10, Thursday 3:00 pm via Turnitin

Feedback: within two weeks

Report brief will be 2,500 words and is in a style suitable for reporting to a CEO or Board. 

Assessment Task 4

Case Analysis and Reflective Appraisal (25%)

The Case Analysis will cover content from module 1 and 2 of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation course. The case requires an analysis of theory and practice as it applies to a real world challenge. A series of questions will be asked of the case to identify how students would now address this type of challenge.

The reflective appraisal relates directly to the Project Innovation Report from Assessment Task 3. As part of the reflection it will be important to diarise various steps around the AIM-R Action Research Framework (discussed in Week 1). Analysing the evidence and rigour as well as lessons learnt, and then critiquing the quality of your report, will be important elements in this assessment..

Due: Week 12, Thursday 3:00 pm via Turnitin

Feedback: after release of results

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

Late submission of assessment tasks without an extension are penalised at the rate of 5% of the possible marks available per working day or part thereof. Late submission of assessment tasks is not accepted after 10 working days after the due date, or on or after the date specified in the course outline for the return of the assessment item. Late submission is not accepted for take-home examinations.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted to the RSM School Office with a completed application form and supporting documentation. The RSM Extension Application Form and further information on this process can be found at https://www.rsm.anu.edu.au/education/education-programs/notices-for-students/extension-application-procedure/

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

All assignments will be marked and where appropriate feedback will be provided either: in class, or in person by appointment with the course lecturer, or via the course Wattle site.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

You are allowed to resubmit your assignments before the specific deadlines where specified for each assessment item.

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• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Diversity and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents undergraduate and ANU College students
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