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Program handbook
Description
The Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BIE) is a 240 unit Bachelor degree comprising 160 units of Core Courses and 80 units of Electives. The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of the processes, risks, rewards, motivations and societal impacts of innovation and entrepreneurship within regional, national and global perspectives. It aims to develop and inspire individuals interested in creating innovative futures that influence markets, economies and communities. It is a multi-disciplinary program that appeals to people from all backgrounds.
This program is only available as a combined program:
- Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (320 units)
- Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (320 units)
- Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship/Bachelor of Laws (Honours) (400 units)
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Communicate effectively, (a) orally and/or (b) in writing
- Work effectively (a) independently and (b) in teams.
- Engage in critical thinking and analytical problem-solving
- Demonstrate knowledge of theory, models and concepts relevant to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Display proficiency in the utilization of information and technology in business
- Apply broadly business skills that incorporate understanding of ethical, economic, regulatory and global perspectives
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 26, 2024 3:12 am |
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| Program code | 40007 |
| AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree |
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| Assumed knowledge | Mathematics (any level) |
| Term type | Semesters |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
Program requirements
To complete the degree, students must pass courses totalling 240 units (generally made up of 24 courses worth 10 units each). The academic program has two distinct components: core courses, and elective courses.
To satisfy the requirements for the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship degree program you must complete:
- A total of 240 units (generally made up of 24 courses worth 10 units each)
- No more than 100 units at the 1000 (first year) level
- Between 40 and 100 units at the 2000 (second year) level and 3000 (third year) level
- All the Core Courses - 160 units.
- The remaining units (electives) can be chosen from any discipline area within the University.
Students may study 40 units of courses which comprise a minor (see additional program information below). When you have successfully completed your program, your transcript and testamur will specify completed major/s but will not specify completed minors. Details of minors are listed below.
Accounting
ACFI1002 Accounting Practice
ACFI2003 Management Accounting
ACFI2011 Financial Accounting
ACFI3001 Accounting Theory
Chinese
CHIN1110 Beginner's Chinese I
CHIN1120 Beginner's Chinese II
CHIN2301 Intermediate Chinese I
CHIN2302 Intermediate Chinese II
Economics
ECON1001 Microeconomics for Business Decisions
ECON1002 Macroeconomics in the Global Economy
Plus one of the two options:
Option A
ECON2001 Intermediate Microeconomics
ECON3005 Economics of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
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Option B
ECON2002 Intermediate Macroeconomics
ECON3008 International Macroeconomics
Finance
ACFI1002 Accounting Practice
ACFI2070 Business Finance
ACFI2080 Corporate Finance
ACFI3130 Derivatives Securities
Politics and International Relations
POLI1010 Australian Politics and Government
POLI2200 The Global Politics of Indigenous People
POLI2203 International Political Economy and Global Development
POLI3180 Politics, Policy and Government
Human Resource Management
IRHR1002 Dynamics of People and Work in Organisations
IRHR2270 Human Resource Management
IRHR2010 Introduction to Industrial Relations
IRHR3000 Applied Human Resource Management and Employment Relations
International Business
IBUS1000 Managing International Business Risk
IBUS2001 Cross Cultural Management and Negotiations
IBUS2003 International Trade Logistics
Plus one from the following:
ACFI3140 International Finance
ECON3003 Global Trade and Finance
IRHR3540 International Human Resource Management
MKTG3060 International Marketing
Japanese
JAPN1110 Elementary Japanese 1
JAPN1120 Elementary Japanese 2
JAPN2111 Intermediate Japanese 1
JAPN2112 Intermediate Japanese 2
Leadership and Management
MNGT1001 Introduction to Management
MNGT2005 Leadership & Ethics
MNGT2006 Dynamic Business Decisions
MNGT3011 Leading Organisational Change
Marketing
MKTG1001 Foundations of Marketing
MKTG2101 Consumer Behaviour
MKTG2010 Marketing Research
MTKG3002 Digital and Social Media Marketing
Psychology
PSYC1010 Psychology Introduction 1
PSYC1020 Psychology Introduction 2
PSYC2600 Personality and Social Psychology
PSYC3600 Advanced Social and Organisational Psychology
Tourism and Event Management
LEIS1000 Leisure Behaviour and Development
TOUR2003 Global Tourism Management
LEIS2001 Event Operations Management
TOUR3003 Destination Management and Marketing
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Program structure
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| ACFI1001 | Accounting for Decision Makers |
| 10 units |
| ACFI1003 | Introduction to Finance |
| 10 units |
| ECON1001 | Microeconomics for Business Decisions |
| 10 units |
| LEGL1001 | Foundations of Law |
| 10 units |
| MKTG1001 | Foundations of Marketing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT1001 | Introduction to Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT1002 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| 10 units |
| STAT1060 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2002 | Business Venturing |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2004 | Managing Innovation |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2005 | Leadership and Ethics |
| 10 units |
| MNGT2007 | Ideation in Enterprise |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3007 | Social Entrepreneurship |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3008 | Advanced Innovation Management |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3009 | Business Development and Growth |
| 10 units |
| MNGT3016 | Innovation and Entrepreneurial Strategy |
| 10 units |
Electives
| Electives 80 unit requirement | |
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Complete 80 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 80 units |
Suggested electives
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
Honours
Honours is available as an additional year (or part-time eqv) to meritorious students.
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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