ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION

This unit encourages entrepreneurial behaviour through the introduction of the key principles of entrepreneurship - the process of creativity and innovation as well as the impact of these processes on the success of new enterprise creation. On completion of this unit, students will have an increased understanding of entrepreneurship, the significant value of innovation in business and the associated skills and techniques with which to launch an entrepreneurial venture. This unit also encourages students to learn by doing, thereby applying entrepreneurial thinking to the development of viable and practical skills and business concepts.   The delivery of the unit will incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including lectures, tutorials, workshops, class discussions, collaborative group activities, student presentations and independent student research.