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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020

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LB5233 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Credit points:03
Year:2020
Student Contribution Band:Band 3
Prerequisites:12 credit points of LB subjects OR admission to 118304 - Master of Eng
Administered by:College of Business, Law & Governance

Subject Description

    This subject explores the concept that for innovation to be successful in the modern world organisations need to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. It also links the firm's innovation process with the overall strategy of the business.

Learning Outcomes

  • critically evaluate sources of information and assistance that may help with the development of new business ideas
  • appraise the driving forces behind creating and building value in new enterprises
  • critically evaluate the process of successful strategic innovation in contemporary firms

Subject Assessment

  • Invigilated > Presentations - (20%)
  • Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (60%)
  • One-Page Strategy Plan - (20%)

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.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:  LB5207

Availabilities

JCU Brisbane, Study Period 21, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 09 Apr 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
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 - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

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 Adrian Bradshaw
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 - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

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 Adrian Bradshaw
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 - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 09 Apr 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 16 Mar 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Lecturer(s):
[Name missing]
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

JCU Singapore, Study Period 52, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 06 Aug 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 13 Jul 2020 to Friday, 16 Oct 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Lecturer(s):
[Name missing]
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Lecturer(s):
Assoc. Professor Josephine Pryce
MR Morris Namoga
[Name missing]
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 36 Hours - Other - Combined Lectures; Tutorials/Workshops; Lecturer directed activities.

Study Period 1, External

Census date:Thursday, 26 Mar 2020
Study Period Dates:Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020
Coordinator(s):
DR Adrian Bradshaw
Lecturer(s):
MR Morris Namoga
[Name missing]
MR Greg Walsh
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 0 Hours - Other
Method of delivery:WWW - LearnJCU