Key facts
UNE unit code: BUS199
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 3 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 0
Unit information
Every type of enterprise needs to identify and develop new ideas. Entrepreneurs and employers alike value the ability to identify new markets and develop new products and services.
In this unit, you will gain hands-on experience in startup creation and development by working with startup methodologies for converting an idea into a minimum viable product (MVP). You can also collaborate with startup founders and mentors with UNE's SMART Region Incubator.
You’ll gain knowledge, tools and expertise on how to develop and design an innovative idea for a new business concept. Topics include ideation, opportunity identification, market assessment, customer discovery, financing, intellectual property and domain registration.
The second unit, Startup Activation (BUS299), will allow you to take your idea to the next level, prototype, test the market and pitch your business idea for investment.
These units are hands-on and practical, using world-class startup programs.
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | TBA | 2 Days | Non-Mandatory Intensive School | All offerings | Dates to be Advised. If the minimum number of student registrations has not been reached at least four weeks prior to the scheduled date, the Non-Mandatory Intensive School will be cancelled. |
Enrolment rules
There are no requisites for this unit.
Notes
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the key concepts and theories relevant to a business project;
- use a range of cognitive and/or communication skills to identify relevant information to demonstrate judgement and analytical skills in the context of solving business problems;
- work independently and/or collaboratively to plan and execute tasks to enhance professional knowledge and skills; and
- demonstrate an understanding of a range of ethical, cultural, or social issues involved in the application of business knowledge.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Personal Reflection | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Over the course of the unit students are to develop a reflective WordPress blog, documenting their experiences with the startup development process. Word count not applicable given nature of assessment. |
| Innovation Report and Final Lean Canvas Pivot | Yes | 35% | All offerings | Comprises a 5 minute video presentation submitted to YouTube and posted to the Moodle forum, as well as a written report. The final Lean Canvas will include an explanation as to changes made based on the findings from exercises completed throughout the unit. No. Words: 500 (Report). Word count not applicable to Video Presentation. |
| Lean Canvas Proposal | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Lean canvas and proposal detailing to be submitted detailing the student's startup idea, including their customer discovery strategy. This proposal becomes the foundation for the unit. No words: 500 (Proposal). Word count is notional given the nature of the assessment. |
| Worksheet Submissions | Yes | 25% | All offerings | Progress in and findings of entrepreneurial tasks to be recorded on worksheets throughout the unit. Each worksheet must be submitted on the respective due date. Word count is not applicable given nature of assessment. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note:
100 Steps 2 Startup
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