Available in 2024
Course code

MNGT2002

Units

10 units

Level

2000 level

Course handbook

Description

The review of business fundamentals and the basic ingredients of a business plan are vital for sustainable enterprises. Business Venturing examines the processes of creating new business enterprises bringing together many concepts including the business idea, relevant resources, personal commitment and entrepreneurial drive, and a marketable product or service. Emphasis will be placed upon understanding the most essential aspects of each concept and the implications for application in relevant business contexts.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Newcastle City Precinct

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Nurture - Van Lang University

  • Semester 1 - 2024
  • Semester 2 - 2024

Singapore PSB

  • Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore)

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Utilise models and theories to screen and develop business ideas.

2. Discuss the entrepreneurial process and the main components of a business plan.

3. Prepare a business plan, incorporating both autonomous and collaborative work processes.

4. Present the business plan to potential stakeholders in both oral and written formats conducive to audience and purpose.

5. Demonstrate an awareness of the standards necessary for appropriate professional practice and ethical conduct and their implementation.


Content

Lectures may include, but are not restricted to, the following topics:

  1. Introduction to Business Venturing in Australia
  2. Creativity in Business Venturing and Sources of Ideas
  3. Innovation and Strategic Competitive Advantage
  4. Preliminary Venture Evaluation
  5. New Venture Strategies
  6. Venture Feasibility Analysis and the Business Plan
  7. The Entrepreneurial Process
  8. Entrepreneurs - The Personal Factor
  9. Financing the New Venture
  10. Commercialising the New Venture
  11. The Business Life Cycle: Or How will Your Business Grow?
  12. Franchising: A Special Form of Business Venturing
  13. Role of I-Commerce in Business Venturing

Assumed knowledge

Assumed knowledge is MNGT1002, ACFI1001, and MKTG2100 or MKTG1001.


Assessment items

Proposal / Plan: Individual Business Feasibility

Proposal / Plan: Group Written Business Plan

Presentation: Group Business Plan Presentation

Formal Examination: Final examination


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Semester 1 - 2024 - Newcastle City Precinct

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Semester 1 - 2024 - Nurture - Van Lang University

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Trimester 3 - 2024 (Singapore) - Singapore PSB

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Semester 2 - 2024 - Nurture - Van Lang University

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
  • Students are expected to complete 4 hours of guided learning via online preparation, lectures, interactive workshops, tutorials, discussion groups or self-directed learning and an additional 6 hours of independent study per week.

Course outline