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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Strategy (MGMT90182)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
April
Dr Greg Nyilasy gnyilasy@unimelb.edu.au
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Overview
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The purpose of this subject is to examine the strategic and competitive advantage which comes from innovation strategies and entrepreneurial activities in organisations. The core building blocks of these strategic elements will be set out and illustrated with case study examples and research findings. Elements of business strategy, measures, resourcing and behaviour will be included in the holistic approach.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Explain the range, scope and complexity of the issues and problems related to the strategic management of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship;
- Analyse the conceptual framework for assessing and auditing the innovative capabilities of a business organisation;
- Describe the skills necessary to an effective entrepreneur throughout the innovation process from idea to market;
- Analyse the impact of effective management of innovation and entrepreneurship on organisational performance;
- Critically evaluate core principles of innovation management and comment on their implications;
- Explain the innovation cycle, from conceptualisation to commercialisation, and how it can be accelerated.
Generic skills
On successful completion of this subject students should have enhanced their skills in:
- Problem solving and critical thinking;
- Collaborative learning and team participation;
- Evaluation and analysis of data and theoretical information;
- Accessing data and other research information from a range of sources, including electronic and written forms;
- Development of oral and written communication skills.
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to the Master of Enterprise.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Take-home exam
| Due Tuesday after course delivery | 20% |
Assignment
| 4 Weeks after the end of teaching | 30% |
Field project
| 8 Weeks after the end of teaching | 50% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- April
Principal coordinator Gergely Nyilasy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 hours of seminars taught intensively over 5 days, plus 2 x 3 hour group case analysis sessions (held on two evenings from 6-9pm during the intensive week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 20 April 2020 to 24 April 2020 Last self-enrol date 21 April 2020 Census date 8 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 28 June 2020 April contact information
Dr Greg Nyilasy gnyilasy@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Estimated total time commitment of 170 hours per semester
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Enterprise Course Graduate Diploma in Enterprise - Links to additional information
Last updated: 9 April 2024