Course Title: Entrepreneurial Field Study

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Entrepreneurial Field Study

Credit Points: 12

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
BUSM1327	City Campus	Undergraduate	630H Management	Face-to-Face	Sem 1 2006, Sem 1 2007, Sem 1 2008

Course Coordinator: Dr David Gilbert

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 5196

Course Coordinator Email:david.gilbert@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 108.16.22

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

The Entrepreneurial Process: BUSM 1311

Course Description

Emphasis in this course will be on examining how the actions and activities of significant Australian and international entrepreneurs have contributed to the economic activity and social fabric of the Australian society and other countries. Students will examine case studies of entrepreneurs from Australia and other countries including from Asia, the Americas as well as European entrepreneurs.

In the first two weeks of the course, students will be introduced to the major issues of global competitiveness. Strategies for growth will be reviewed in different contexts. Leadership styles will also be examined.

Through examining case studies and undertaking the simulation the course will cover:
 Strategic decision making in a competitive environment;
 collaboration across boundaries
 managing change and
 international competitiveness

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

On completion of the course Entrepreneurial Field Study students will:
• have an insight into entrepreneurship from a large company;
• understand the issues surrounding developing internationally competitive organisations; and
• understand the cultural sensitivities related to business opportunities.

On completion of the course Entrepreneurial Field Study students will:
• have an insight into strategic issues related to managing an entrepreneurial business;
• understand the issues surrounding developing internationally competitive organisations; and
• understand the complexities of running a multi million dollar public company in a highly competitive environment.

Overview of Learning Activities

 This is a case study based course; to augment this learning process guest presenters will be invited to share their experiences on how they have developed their business over time.

Overview of Learning Resources

Prescribed Text/s
Students will need to acquire the prescribed Textbook for this course.
Use of DLS
Students also have access to course materials and additional readings on the DLS website via the course Blackboards including external internet links and access to RMIT Library online and hardcopy resources.
Other references
A list of other references will be made available on the DLS.

Overview of Assessment

Overview
A range of assessment will be undertaken in this course that may involve examinations, mini-quizzes, essays, business reports, case study analysis, presentations and participation.

Please use the RMIT Business referencing guidelines document for report style found at http://mams.rmit.edu.au/s9sx559hurvc.rtf

Course grades available
Assessment uses the following percentage scale. Your marks may be scaled

Grade Score %
HD High Distinction 80 - 100
D Distinction 70 - 79
CR Credit 60 - 69
P Pass 50 - 59
NN Fail 0 - 49

Academic integrity and plagiarism
RMIT policies concerning academic integrity and plagiarism apply to students in this course. For more details see http://www.rmit.edu.au/academic-policy/assessment_policies

As well, note further requirements in Part B of the Course Overview.