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The main focus of this course is the independent entrepreneur as business founder. The course covers the nature of new business ventures, why many fail, family firms, and how new small businesses are financed. Case studies are used extensively and students must also produce their own business proposal and business plan. This course is highly recommended for those students interested in competing in the Entre $85K Challenge.
MGMT342 is part of the B.Com major in Strategy and Entrepreneurship. It provides a comprehensive overview of the entrepreneurial process and new venture development. Students will learn the concepts for creating and implementing new ideas, develop innovative skills and understand the vital role played by entrepreneurs in the global economy. This course will prepare students with entrepreneurial mindsets and self-efficacy, techniques for opportunity identification, knowledge in venture financing and valuation, and skills to manage risk and failure. The course also complements MGMT324 International Entrepreneurship and MGMT343 Social Entrepreneurship. Students with a passion for developing their own ventures are encouraged to participate in entré and University Center for Entrepreneurship Summer Startup Program.WorkloadAs a 15-point course, this 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 and case analysis, and apply their learning in the individual assignment and group assignment.
The objectives of the course are:1. Recognizing the importance of entrepreneurial mindset and innovative skills in new venture development.2. Understanding key components of business models.3. Interpreting the entrepreneurial opportunity landscape.4. Explaining how strategic thinking applies in new venture development.5. Implementing entrepreneurial skills through project-based learning.6. Analyzing the factors leading to new venture growth and failure.7. Evaluating the performance of new ventures from different aspects.
(1) ACCT102; and (2) A further 45 points at 200-level or above
MGMT 321
Students must attend one activity from each section.
Lectures for this course are recorded using the ECHO360 lecture recording system.
Claire Bi
Assessment in Te Reo MāoriIn recognising that Te Reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand, the University provides for students who may wish to use Te Reo Māori in their assessment. If you intend to submit your work in Te Reo Māori you are required to do the following:Read the Assessment in Te Reo Māori Policy and ensure that you meet the conditions set out in the policy. This includes, but is not limited to, informing the Course Coordinator 1) no later than 10 working days after the commencement of the course that you wish to use Te Reo Māori and 2) at least 15 working days before each assessment due date that you wish to use Te Reo Māori.
Kuratko, Donald F; Entrepreneurship : theory, process, practice ; Eleventh edition; Cengage Learning, 2018.
Learning resources posted on LEARN.
LEARN Coversheets - Group and Individual
Domestic fee $893.00
International fee $4,200.00
* 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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