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The course introduces students to the content and methods of current research in the Entrepreneurship field.
This course introduces the theories and practices of entrepreneurship. The course examines areas including the role of policy, theory and practice in entrepreneurship.Relationship to other coursesMGMT641 is one of the content courses in the MCom and BCom(Hons) in Management. It not only examines theory but looks at the role of policy and theory in relation to the practices of those who set up small businesses. For this reason, those who have completed MGMT342 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures will find this course extends their knowledge theoretically and understanding of what it is like to be an entrepreneur in practice. Those who have not completed MGMT342 will not be disadvantaged as the content and approach of MGMT641 does not depend on previous study in the areas of entrepreneurship or small business startup. WorkloadThe course represents 150 hours of learning, of which the timetabled classes are but one component. Students will also need to complete the weekly course readings in order to do well in the test and the assignments.
The learning objectives for this course align with MCom learning goals, such that at the end of the course:(1) Students will achieve an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the types of entrepreneurship and the factors contributing to effective entrepreneurship.(2) Students will learn to critically analyse entrepreneurship in practice using concepts and theory presented in class.(3) Students will be able to synthesise the academic literature and make practical recommendations based on such literature. The MCom graduate profile adopted by the Faculty of Commerce comprises the following four learning goals:GOAL 1: Graduates can demonstrate higher level in-depth knowledge and understanding of contemporary thought and developments within their specific research area. GOAL 2: Graduates have the ability to evaluate the implications of their own research findings for the wider body of relevant academic literature.GOAL 3: Graduates are able to plan and undertake independent academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice.GOAL 4: Graduates have the ability to synthesise academic literature and communicate research findings, both orally and in written form, consistent with academics working in their chosen discipline.The BCom (Hons) graduate profile adopted by the Faculty of Commerce comprises the following four learning goals:GOAL 1: Graduates can demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of current theoretical concepts and frameworks within their major discipline. GOAL 2: Graduates are able to think logically, analytically and critically with respect to the academic literature in their major discipline.GOAL 3: Graduates can plan and carry out a supervised programme of academic research that shows a sound understanding of ethical practice.GOAL 4: Graduates are able to synthesise academic or professional literature and effectively communicate research orally and in written form.
Subject to approval of the Head of Department
MGMT441
Students will contribute to or lead some activities in the scheduled lectures, either individually or in groups. Student groups will need to meet outside class time to prepare for some of these activities.
Colleen Mills
This course has a NO extensions policy. If extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances arise that seriously impair a student’s ability to complete an assessment task an application for special consideration should be made within 7 days of the due date of the assessment task.
There is no textbook but each week there are readings that will be assigned to students to critique and present in class. Additional materials will be posted on LEARN
MGMT641S2 Course Outline LEARN
Class RepresentativeA class representative may be asked to volunteer in the first few weeks of class. Any problems with the course can be raised with the class rep. Their email can be found at UCSA. The class representative will take up any issues raised by class members with the lecturer concerned as they occur.Departmental Academic Policies The Department assumes that you have read this document.You should also read the General Course and Examination Regulations Dishonest PracticeThe University of Canterbury considers cheating and plagiarism to be serious acts of dishonesty. All assessed work must be your own individual work unless specifically stated otherwise in the assessment guidelines. Material quoted from any other source must be clearly acknowledged. You must not copy the work of another person (student or published work) in any assessment including examinations, tests and assignments. Any person, who is found to have copied someone else's work, or to have allowed their work to be copied, will receive a fail grade for that piece of assessment and may face disciplinary action which may lead to a fine, community service or exclusion from the university.IMPORTANT: Where there are concerns regarding the authorship of written course work, a student can be required to provide a formal, oral explanation of the content of their work.
Domestic fee $925.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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