Innovation & Entrepreneurship in IT (ISYS90039)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
AIMS
This subject asks the question ‘what makes a successful entrepreneur?’ It’s a complex topic and the subject of heated debate in the business, education and the economics communities, and also in discussions of international development, sustainability and social philanthropy. The way we will approach this subject is by looking at the behaviours, attitudes, values and skills that entrepreneurs need to create the climate for successful innovation - whether they are entrepreneurs starting new ventures or ‘Entrepreneurs’ in large organisations. What you will discover in this subject is that innovation isn’t just about having great ideas, and that entrepreneurs aren’t who you think they are. The subject will do this by looking at topics such as how innovation works and how it can be managed, different modes of entrepreneurialism, how entrepreneurs think and how to create, build and sustain an entrepreneurial business.
Students who have a weighted average mark of at least 75% in the Master of Information Systems have the option to complete the on-line Advanced Elective ISYS90093 Technopreneurship and Innovation instead of ISYS90039 Innovation & Entrepreneurship in IT.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The subject comprises 5 themes:
- 'Making New Things', a survey of current thinking about innovation and entrepreneurship
- 'The Customers' Point of View’, looking at techniques for understanding customers and consumer-led innovation
- 'Everything is Negotiable', including work done at the Harvard negotiation project on win/win negotiation and emotional negotiation
- 'Everyone Needs Help', exploring the ways entrepreneurs create support networks to help them be successful innovation and mentoring
- 'Inspire People' - an examination of the importance of vision and commitment in innovation and entrepreneurship
The subject involves advanced learning activities including case-based, experiential, and team-based approaches.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, the student is expected to:
- Have developed a sound knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation in the context of Information Systems
- Have developed and applied skills in critical thinking and systems analysis to identify, evaluate and/or communicate issues suited to the application of entrepreneurship and innovation concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Have developed and applied skills related to business communication, interpersonal, and team skills suited to the application of entrepreneurship and innovation concepts and theories to real-world practice
- Can demonstrate an understanding of professional codes of conduct and ethical standards as they apply to entrepreneurship and innovation in business practice
- Independently research and argue disparate beliefs/theories of entrepreneurship and innovation
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed the following generic skills:
- Report writing
- Oral communication
- Independent learning
- Public presentations
- Teamwork
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study
of MC-IT Master of Information Technology (all specialisations)
Option 2
Admission into the 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
AND
Selection of one of the following: Distributed Computing specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology, Computing specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
Option 3
Admission into the 150pt Program course entry point in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
AND
Selection of one of the following: Distributed Computing specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology, Computing specialisation (formal) in the MC-IT Master of Information Technology
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISYS90093 | Technopreneurship and Innovation | Not available in 2022 |
12.5 |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Written Assignment - Individual essay of 1,500 words due around mid-semester (week 6) worth 30% of the marks. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO's) 1, 3 and 5 are addressed in the written assignment.
| Week 6 | 30% |
Quiz - Two 30 minute quizzes, one in week 4 and one in week 10 worth 20% (10% per quiz). ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the quizzes.
| From Week 4 to Week 10 | 20% |
Group Assignment (4 - 5 members) including: A 10 minute presentation worth 10% scheduled over last 4 weeks of the semester, and a 4,000 word group report worth 40% due at the end of the semester. ILO's 1 to 5 are addressed in the group assignment and presentation.
| End of semester | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Atif Ahmad Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Atif Ahmad
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
Learning and Teaching Methods
The subject is delivered in twelve, 3 hour long classes, with each class containing: a lecture on theoretical concepts; project work activity; an interactive debrief on the outcomes of the group activity. Outside class students will study theory and cases through reading and continuing their group activities.
Indicative Key Learning ResourcesRecent cases and materials will be made available during class.
Careers/Industry Links
An entrepreneurial orientation and an understanding of how to stimulate innovation is a pre-requisite for employment in many industries. It’s essential for those wishing to start new ventures, changing careers, seeking promotion, thinking of starting a consultancy practice, updating qualifications, moving to a new company, and will help you understand how to move from a technical trajectory to a management, consulting and leadership career path.
This subject will help you to gain a broad business and real world perspective, together with experience in applying business communication, interpersonal, and team skills to real situations, while honing your critical thinking and analytical skills through a mixture of advanced teaching models including case-based, social-media supported, experiential, and team-based approaches. - Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Computing Specialisation (formal) Distributed Computing - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024