BUSM 7084 Start-up
Credit Points 20
Legacy Code 200971
Coordinator Carla Duarte de Jesus Dias Wadewitz Opens in new window
Description This is a 20 credit point subject over two Quarters, 20 weeks in total, 10 credit points in each Quarter. Developing start-ups and rejuvenating existing businesses are essential for industry and regional development and regeneration. This subject provides students with the knowledge, tools and skills to develop innovative ideas into prototype products and services and start-up businesses. Working within Launch Pad, Western’s technology business incubator, students build the capacity to evaluate opportunities and generate innovative business ideas, incorporating diverse perspectives. Students are supported to develop foundational skills in finance, management and business law in order to take action and implement business ideas.
School Business
Discipline Business Management
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
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Assumed Knowledge
Understanding of the business environment and organisational structures, business communications skills, business strategy, as well as substantial knowledge in the discipline.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge and skills of innovation standards, practices and processes to business problems.
- Generate innovative, sustainable and ethical business solutions for entrepreneurial or intrapreneurial contexts.
- Evaluate proposals, business solutions, projects and capabilities in relation to innovation.
- Communicate concepts to diverse audiences in a clear, ethical manner and in multiple formats
- Collaborate with stakeholders and peers to take action and implement ideas and plans.
Subject Content
- Design thinking for innovation & startups
- Principles of entrepreneurship
- Business models & plans
- Innovation standards & framework
- Systems thinking in problem-solving
- Innovation and entrepreneurship capabilities
Special Requirements
Essential equipment
Laptop
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 | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal | 1,500 words | 25 | N | Individual | N |
| Report | 1,500 words | 30 | N | Individual | N |
| Report | 2,500 words, and 15 minute presentation | 45 | N | Individual | N |
Prescribed Texts
- There is no prescribed textbook. Readings and resources will be packaged as online e-resources.
Teaching Periods
Quarter 1 (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
On-site
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Quarter 3 (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Quarter 4 (2024)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Quarter 1 (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Quarter 3 (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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Quarter 4 (2025)
Parramatta City - Macquarie St
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