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New Venture Creation: Validation (MGMT90286)
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
Semester 2
Dr Constantin Alba constantin.alba@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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The purpose of this subject is to further develop the ideas explored in the subject New Venture Creation: Initiation and conduct validation to launch a viable entrepreneurial venture. Students are expected to work according to their entrepreneurial interests and to extend learning from Semester 1. The project is best done in teams of 3-4 students but can also be done individually or in pairs with permission of the instructor.
During the subject, students will learn how to test and validate their business idea, develop a minimum viable product (MVP) and iterate using feedback from customers and other stakeholders. In addition, they will learn to develop a market entry strategy that takes into account competitors and collaborators. Students also learn pitching skills to communicate their ideas, with the goal of persuading investors and acquiring resources for growth. In this process, students learn skills to establish viability of their entrepreneurial concepts and pivot their initial models.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Articulate and analyse business-related assumptions
- Test, validate and reorientate strategic directions
- Test and validate market opportunities
- Develop and test a market entry strategy
- Demonstrate skills in presenting to relevant business audiences
Generic skills
High level of development:
- Developing problem-solving skills
- Creating resilience
- Thinking critically and being able to apply relevant knowledge
Moderate level of development:
- Being able to effectively assess new ideas
- Being able to plan effectively
Some level of development:
- Being able to present an argument
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into one of the following:
- MC-ENTRPSP Master of Entrepreneurship
- MC-ETRENH Master of Entrepreneurship (Enhanced)
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MGMT90230 | New Venture Creation: Initiation | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group validation plan (groups of 3-4). 350 words equivalent per student
| Week 2 | 10% |
Group feedback presentation (12 mins) and written project update (400 words per student) (groups of 3-4)
| Week 6 | 30% |
Group pitch presentation (15 mins) and accompanying poster (400 words) (groups of 3-4)
| Week 12 | 20% |
Individual written project
| During the examination period | 40% |
Last updated: 9 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinator Constantin Alba Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (One 3-hour seminar per week) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Dr Constantin Alba constantin.alba@unimelb.edu.au
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Last updated: 9 April 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 9 April 2024