Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Major (0038)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0038
Previous Code: SP2011.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs: Yes. Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.
Developing innovation and entrepreneurial capability is essential for small, medium and large businesses. This specialisation introduces students to practical and applied knowledge supported by theory, concepts, frameworks for understanding and developing innovation and entrepreneurial thought, capability, infrastructure and platforms. Students will be exposed to leadership and approaches to the development of new products, services, processes and business models and introduced to ideation as an approach for developing ideas into possible innovative products, services, applications and processes. Students will be exposed to a variety of brainstorming, creativity and foresight methods and tools, with emphasis on scenario planning methods.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Parramatta City Campus - Macquarie Street | Internal | Dr Laurel Jackson |
Major Structure
Structure 2017-2024
Students must successfully complete 60 credit points as listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 7028 | Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities | 10 |
| BUSM 7040 | Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship | 10 |
| BUSM 7048 | Innovation, Creativity and Foresight | 10 |
| BUSM 7046 | Innovation for New Markets | 10 |
| BUSM 7045 | Innovation Through Digital Technology | 10 |
| BUSM 7072 | New Venture Finance | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 60 | |
Structure 2025
Students must successfully complete 40 credit points from the subjects listed below.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| BUSM 7046 | Innovation for New Markets | 10 |
| BUSM 7048 | Innovation, Creativity and Foresight | 10 |
| BUSM 7072 | New Venture Finance | 10 |
| BUSM 7028 | Entrepreneurial Management Capabilities | 10 |
| BUSM 7045 | Innovation Through Digital Technology | 10 |
| BUSM 7040 | Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship | 10 |