| Description | For small open economies such as Australias, opportunity identification and exploitation are often critical to a firm's long term growth and survival. Developing entrepreneurial and innovative businesses is very different to managing large established businesses. In addition to exploring the special problems (and advantages) associated with entrepreneurial businesses, this foundation course will bring together skills from multiple disciplines including finance, accounting, marketing, organisational behaviour, and strategy. Topics include entrepreneurship theory, opportunity recognition, entrepreneurial strategy, structuring an investment proposal, and execution planning. Your major project will be to develop a business around a new technology or idea, and to pitch your concept to a panel of potential investors. Central to this course is the integration of theory and practice through workshop sessions, group work, and talks from industry professionals. |
