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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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LB5220 - Entrepren in Internat Emerging Economies

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 3
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject focuses on entrepreneurship in emerging international markets of developing countries and discusses issues of sustainable self-determination, regional economic development and the role 'business angels' and government play in this regard.

Learning Outcomes

  • evaluate the role of entrepreneurs and small business in international regional economic development
  • appraise the major cultural differences between models of entrepreneurship between at least two countries
  • critically evaluate these differences how they are manifested and how they may be managed successfully

Subject Assessment

  • Class based group presentation - (20%)
  • Assignment - (30%)
  • Exam - (50%)

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Leonie Cassidy
Lecturer(s):
MR Ian Kirkwood
[Name missing]
MR Luke Spiller
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Workshops/Seminars

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 03 Dec 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Leonie Cassidy
Lecturer(s):
[Name missing]
MR Luke Spiller
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Workshops/Seminars