James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021
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LB5233 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2021 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| 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
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Briefing paper - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Business plan - (60%) - Group
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, 11 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 15 Feb 2021 to Saturday, 15 May 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Ian Kirkwood MR Luke Spiller |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 22, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Jun 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 31 May 2021 to Saturday, 28 Aug 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Luke Spiller |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Brisbane, Study Period 23, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Oct 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 13 Sep 2021 to Saturday, 11 Dec 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Luke Spiller |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 51, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 08 Apr 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 15 Mar 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Dec 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 08 Nov 2021 to Friday, 18 Feb 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Adrian Bradshaw |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Alf Kuilboer |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Marcus Powe |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 25 Mar 2021 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 22 Feb 2021 to Friday, 18 Jun 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Alf Kuilboer |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Marcus Powe |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |