Course Title: Undertake small business planning
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: BUSM6406C
Course Title: Undertake small business planning
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4276 - Certificate IV in Sound Production
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: +61 39925-4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Elena Popa
Phone: 9925-4414
Email: elena.popa@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 50
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge required to research and develop a business plan for achieving business goals and objectives.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning |
Element: |
Element 1 Identify elements of a business plan |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify purpose of the business plan |
Element: |
Element 2 Develop a business plan |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Research resources, legal and compliance requirements, specifically in relation to occupational health and safety (OHS), in accordance with business goals and objectives |
Element: |
Element 3 Develop strategies for minimising risks |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify specific interests and objectives of relevant people and see and confirm their support of the planning business direction |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to identify the research and planning required to develop of Business Plan for a small business.
Details of Learning Activities
In class activities :-
Lectures
Group discussion
Class exercises
Class presentations
Workshopping
Out-of-class activities :-
Online research
Excursion
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Class content | Elements | |
| Week 1 | Course overview and assessment Starting up a small business Why have a business plan? Writing a business plan Purpose of the components of a Business Plan Developing a concept |
Students to work out their group. They have the option to work on their own. |
Element 1 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
| Week 2 | SWOT analysis Business planning – establishment costs Obtaining an ABN Discuss GST |
Element 1 1.1,1.2,1.3 |
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| Weeks 3-5 | Excursion – Business Victoria | Groups of 15 maximum |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, Element 2 |
| Week 4 | Business and legal requirements. Choosing an appropriate business structure O.H. & S. requirements |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 |
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| Week 5 | The strategies of marketing Defining a market for your product/service |
Element 2 2.2, 2.3,2.4 |
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| Week 6 | Layout and presentation of the plan Development of Business Plan Refining Business Plan |
Online research |
Element 1 1.2, 1.3 Element 2 |
| Week 7 | Development of Business Plan |
Draft Plan |
Element 1 1.1-3 Element 2 Element 3 |
| Week 8 |
In class work on Business Plan Work on the Business Plan Presentation |
Element 1 1.1-3 Element 2 Element 3 |
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| Week 9 | Submission of Business Plan. Presentation of Business Plan |
Assessments 1. Business Plan 2. Presentation |
Element 2 Element 3 |
| Week 10 | Presentation of Business Plan |
Assessment 2. Presentation |
Element 2 Element 3 |
| Week 11 | Presentation of Business Plan |
Assessment 2. Presentation |
Element 2 Element 3 |
| Please Note: Weekly course delivery may be subject to change |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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Other Resources
http://www.business.vic.gov.au/#1007284
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will demonstrate the research and creation of a small business concept relevant to the Music Industry.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you will need to complete the following assessments to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback on all assessment and where indicated, you will receive a grade. Graded assessment tasks are equally weighted and will determine your final result for this course.
Group assessments - all group members to contribute to each assessments. Students will work in groups of maximum of 4. Students are able to complete the assessment individually if they choose.
Assessment1 (Graded)
• Prepare and submit a written Business Plan to identify a small business concept relevant to the Music / Sound Production Industries - (Week 8)
Assessment 2 (Graded)
• Presentation of Business Plan - (Week 8 - Week 11)
For further information on the grading system and criteria used, please refer to the course blackboard site.
CHD Competent with High Distinction
CDI Competent with Distinction
CC Competent with Credit
CAG Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program Administration
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. Non-attendance may seriously jeopardise the chances of success in a course. Clearly, non-attendance at an assessment will result in failure of that assessment. Where visa conditions apply, attendance is compulsory.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning (web link)
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process through which people can gain entry to, or credit in, recognised courses based on competencies gained. The competencies may have been gained through experience in the workplace, in voluntary work, in social or domestic activities or through informal or formal training or other life experiences. Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) applies if a student has previously successfully completed the requirements of a unit of competency or module and is now required to be reassessed to ensure that the competency has been maintained.
Assessment and Feedback (web link)
You will receive verbal feedback during scheduled class times, and written feedback from teachers on your work . Where appropriate, this feedback will also include suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student Progress (web link)
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Special consideration for Late Submission (web link)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration.
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism (web link)
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
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