BUSM 1006 Enterprise Innovation and Markets

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 200911

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Description Enterprise Innovation and Markets introduces students to key concepts, business models and issues surrounding contemporary business. Students will develop an understanding of the private enterprise system and business ownership, the implications of marketing and economics on market structure together with managing innovation. Building on the foundation knowledge of the key principles of markets, students will be able to transfer this knowledge into their subsequent study of specialist areas. The subject also aims to develop students' communication skills by working in teams to enhance their literacy proficiency and enhance their critical thinking in preparation for the more advanced subjects of the degree.

School Business

Discipline Business Management

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  1. Explain contemporary enterprise practices in the marketplace;
  2. Evaluate the competitive position of an enterprise in range of business contexts;
  3. Examine the economic challenges facing contemporary enterprises;
  4. Compare options for assessing business opportunities and innovative practice;
  5. Critically analyse innovation in different enterprises.

Subject Content

- dimensions of innovation
- Linking creativity, innovation and Entrepreneurship
- The Marketing environment and Marketing mix
- identifying customers ? segmentation, targeting and positioning
- economics, demand and Supply
- economic decisions and perfect Competition
- Imperfect Competition and Monopoly
- entrepreneurs and business markets
- The entrepreneurial process

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Portfolio 1,000 words equivalency 30 N Individual
Report 3,500 words 30 N Group
Final Exam 2 hours 40 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Garlin, F, Hayek, J, Mariyani-Squire, E & Spanjaard, D (comp) 2018, 200911 Enterprise innovation and markets, 5th edn, John Wiley and Sons Australia Pty Limited, Milton Queensland 4064, Australia.
  • Garlin, F, Hayek, J, Mariyani-Squire, E & Spanjaard, D (comp) 2016, 200911 Enterprise Innovation and Markets, John Wiley and Sons Australia Pty Limited, Milton Queensland 4064, Australia.

Teaching Periods

Sydney City Campus - Term 2 (2023)

Sydney City

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Spring (2023)

Bankstown City

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Campbelltown

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Online

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Parramatta City - Macquarie St

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Vietnam Session 3 (2023)

Vietnam

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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2023)

Sydney City

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Vietnam Session 1 (2024)

Vietnam

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WSU Online TRI-1 (2024)

Wsu Online

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Autumn (2024)

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Campbelltown

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Parramatta External

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Vietnam Session 2 (2024)

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Sydney City Campus - Term 2 (2024)

Sydney City

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Spring (2024)

Bankstown City

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Campbelltown

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Parramatta City - Macquarie St

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Parramatta External

Online

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WSU Online TRI-3 (2024)

Wsu Online

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Vietnam Session 3 (2024)

Vietnam

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Sydney City Campus - Term 3 (2024)

Sydney City

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