New Venture Creation builds insights and skills in the tools and processes by which new business ventures are created by entrepreneurs. The course introduces participants to the process of identifying new business opportunities, researching and developing an innovative business concept and business model, and analysing the resources and strategies necessary to implement it in the form of a new venture. 

The course is delivered through workshops, in-class exercises and experiential learning in which participants work in small teams taking on the role of new venture proponents.  At the end of the course, participants present their business concepts to an examiners' panel - representing hypothetical investors or other stakeholders. Participant teams are actively mentored by the course lecturer. Exercises and assignments are designed to encourage participants to engage pro-actively with the ACT’s new venture creation ecosystem.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Identify opportunities and the drivers of new venture creation processes;
2. Summarise techniques for identifying new venture opportunities;
3. Design a new venture concept (for-profit, not-for-profit or social venture) and an innovative business model for implementing it;
4. Evaluate the resources required for implementing the designed concept and business model;
5. Create a comprehensive new venture proposal with supporting documentation;
6. Integrate new venture concepts and techniques in a pitch to an investor panel.

Research-Led Teaching

The course provides students with a framework to experience new venture creation. New venture research draws on a variety of scholarly disciplines including management and economics. In this course, particular attention is paid to the process of new venture creation from problem to solution underlined by the Lean Canvas and The Lean Start Up methodologies.

Field Trips

There are no field trips in this course.

Additional Course Costs

There are no additional class costs expected in this course.

Examination Material or equipment

There are no examinations in this course.

Required Resources

Any required resources or readings will be provided on the Wattle page.

Recommended Resources

The Lean Startup book by Eric Ries - Available for loan in the ANU library.

Additional readings and resources will be provided throughout the course.

Staff Feedback

Students will be given feedback in the following forms in this course:

• Written comments
• Verbal comments
• Feedback to the whole class, to groups, to individuals, focus groups

Student Feedback

ANU is committed to the demonstration of educational excellence and regularly seeks feedback from students. Students are encouraged to offer feedback directly to their Course Convener or through their College and Course representatives (if applicable). The feedback given in these surveys is anonymous and provides the Colleges, University Education Committee and Academic Board with opportunities to recognise excellent teaching, and opportunities for improvement. The Surveys and Evaluation website provides more information on student surveys at ANU and reports on the feedback provided on ANU courses.

Class Schedule

Week/Session	Summary of Activities	Assessment
1	Introduction to New Venture Creation	Read: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries (Chapters 1-3).Activities:Each student studying MGMT7161 shall bring a ‘new business venture idea’ to Class 1.This can be 'for profit' or 'not for profit'
2	Problem Exploration and Customer Insights	Founding team formation
3	Understanding Customer Segments
4	Assumption Testing – Problem Validation	Assignment 1: Reflection
5	Solution Ideation and Feasibility
6	Problem and Solution Presentation	Assignment 2: Venture Concept
7	Developing and Testing Assumptions	Assignment 3: Progress Review
8	Assumption Testing – Solution Validation	Assignment 4: Progress Review
9	Market Analysis and Competitor Research	Assignment 5: Progress Review
10	Financial Viability and Channels
11	Exit strategies and Preparation for the Final Pitch
12	Final Presentations	Assignment 6: New Venture Pitch

Tutorial Registration

Seminars consist of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.

Assessment Summary

Assessment task	Value	Due Date	Return of assessment	Learning Outcomes
Reflection: The Lean Startup Methodology	15 %	11/03/2025	28/03/2025	1,4
Venture Concept	20 %	25/03/2025	19/04/2025	1,2,3
Progress Review 1	5 %	15/04/2025	20/04/2025	2,4,6
Progress Review 2	5 %	22/04/2025	27/04/2025	2,4,6
Progress Review 3	5 %	29/04/2025	04/05/2025	2,4,6
New Venture Pitch	20 %	20/05/2025	01/06/2025	1,2,3,4,5,6
Journal and Peer Review	30 %	03/06/2025	26/06/2025	1,2,3,4,5,6

* If the Due Date and Return of Assessment date are blank, see the Assessment Tab for specific Assessment Task details

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ANU has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that staff and students are aware of the University’s academic standards, and implement them. Students are expected to have read the Academic Misconduct Rule before the commencement of their course. Other key policies and guidelines include:

• Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure
• Special Assessment Consideration Policy and General Information
• Student Surveys and Evaluations
• Deferred Examinations
• Student Complaint Resolution Policy and Procedure

Assessment Requirements

The ANU is using Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website Students may choose not to submit assessment items through Turnitin. In this instance you will be required to submit, alongside the assessment item itself, hard copies of all references included in the assessment item.

Moderation of Assessment

Marks that are allocated during Semester are to be considered provisional until formalised by the College examiners meeting at the end of each Semester. If appropriate, some moderation of marks might be applied prior to final results being released.

Participation

The course will be taught Face-to-Face (F2F). Attendance at seminars, while not compulsory, is expected in line with "Code of Practice for Teaching and Learning," Clause 2 paragraph (b). Where students will not be able to attend a seminar they should advise the Convenor and discuss how to address the learning materials instead.

Examination(s)

There are no examinations in this course.

Assessment Task 1

Reflection: The Lean Startup Methodology

Weighting: 15%

Assessment type: Individual

Description: This assignment introduces students to the foundational principles of The Lean Startup methodology. By reflecting on Part One: Vision, students will explore key stages of a new venture creation. These ideas form the basis for lean, adaptive approaches to new venture creation. For a deeper reflection, students may be required to skim through additional parts of the book and or conduct additional research on their own.

 

Part 1: Summary of key concepts and learnings

• Overview: Provide a brief overview of the Part One of The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
• Learnings: What were some surprising learnings for you from these chapters?

Part 2: Critical reflection

• Relevance: Reflect on the importance of lean methodologies in entrepreneurship. How do these ideas change traditional approaches to venture creation?
• Challenges: What difficulties might entrepreneurs face when implementing concepts from The Lean Start Up? Are there contexts where these ideas might be more or less effective?

Part 3: Application to a venture idea

Reflect how Part One can help you with your entrepreneurial journey.

• Description of venture idea: Briefly outline the problem your venture seeks to solve and your initial idea.
• Application: Explain how you would you apply the learnings from Part One to your venture idea? Why?

 

Format and Submission

• 1000 – 1000 words* + Cover page. Word count does not include the reference list or appendices.
• Arial or New Times Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, 2.54 cm margins
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th
• Cover page: Name/number, student name and student ID, Assignment #, word count. 

*NO penalty for going over the word count, words in excess of the specified maximum submission size will not be marked.

AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical, and synthesis skills in high-quality works.

Submission date: Tuesday 11 March 2025, 11:59 PM AEDT.

Marking Criteria: A detailed rubric will be made available on the course Wattle site from Week 2.

Return of assessment: written feedback and marks will be released in Week 6.

Late submissions: If you are unable to submit on time you should apply for an extension through lSIS. A penalty of 5 % per working day or part thereof, as school policy will apply.

Assessment Task 2

Venture Concept

Weighting: 30%

Assessment type: Group 

This assessment item requires group work; see further details for management of group work below.

Description:

This group task represents the first stage of the major project for the course. It allows course students to use, for example, the business model framework in the development of an early-stage entrepreneurial venture concept. The purpose of this task is to increase students’ ability to identify problems, needs, or pains affecting people and organisations, assessing and deciding which of these represent real opportunities to be tackled through a venture project.

These concepts will be the basis for the major project to be completed in the second half of the course. During the week 6 seminar, each venture concept will be presented to the class. During the remainder of the course, teams will work together in developing a new venture and pitch. Although these concepts are the starting point for the major project, they will likely evolve and change over time. 

 

Structure: In teams of ideally 5 members, students will prepare a 10-minute* presentation, including

1. Brief description of the problem, including the customer segment, how they are currently affected by the problem, and the benefits they will receive from having the problem solved.
2. Assumptions on the cause of the problem, why these assumptions?
3. Explanation on testing and validating the problem: how did you test the assumptions?
4. Solution review: 3 potential solutions that would help address the problem
5. What did you learn? Reflection.

Format and Submission

• 10 minutes* per group
• Clear and clean slides, use bullet points
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th edition
• Team members clearly identifiable
• Title page that includes the Group, group members and student IDs, title of your presentation, and student responsibility. 
• ONE submission per group

Please note:

• How will groups be formed? Groups will be formed by self-selection in Week 2 into groups of 3-5 students based on topics of shared interest. Students who do not form into a team by the middle of week 2 will be allocated into a team by the course convenor. Students will remain in the same groups throughout the semester. 
• How will marking be determined? The ANU expect groups to manage themselves and work collaboratively with equal contribution from each member towards the successful completion of the project. The ANU may give members in a group different marks for the assessments submitted by the group, if member/s have not contributed equally. Group members’ contribution is determined by the group members; for this purpose a group member contribution form will be provided and submitted with the final assessment submission.
• What help is there to assist the group? The following support is provided. Below please find details including advice on management and resolution of intra-group conflict:
• 1+ hour/week will be allocated to group work during which the course convenor will be present for support.
• Groups may contact the lecturer/course convenor for assistance in managing their group including any conflict or workload issues. They will need to make an appointment via the Wattle site, or reach out via email.
• Further, all groups will be provided an agreement form to manage their workload.

*Strictly 10-minute presentation, any content presented beyond 10 minutes will not be considered for marking. Presentations will be video recorded, which will enable later validation and verification of assessment if required (in accordance with point 7 in the ANU Student Assessment (Coursework) policy).

AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical, and synthesis skills in high-quality works.

Submission date: 

Slide deck:  To be uploaded on Turnitin via the Wattle site no later than Monday 24 March 2025 11:59 PM AEDT.

Presentation: Tuesday 25 March 2025, Week 6 during the seminar

Marking Criteria: A detailed rubric will be made available on the course Wattle site from Week 2.

Return of assessment: written feedback and marks will be released in Week 7.

Late submissions: If you are unable to submit on time you should apply for an extension through ISIS. A penalty of 5 % per working day or part thereof, as school policy will apply.

Assessment Task 3

Progress Review 1

Weighting: 5%

Assessment type: Group 

This assessment item requires group work; see further details for management of group work under Assessment Task 2.

Description:

New venture creation is an iterative learning process. This task encourages founding teams to document and reflect on their progress, apply Lean Startup principles, and plan actionable next steps. The goal is to ensure teams are on track toward validating their venture and meeting course milestones.

 

Structure

Each team will prepare a 1-page progress review summarizing the following components for their venture development process:

Activities Undertaken

• Briefly describe key activities completed during the past week.
• Examples may include mapping assumptions, conducting customer interviews, building MVPs, or collecting feedback.

Process for Assumption Testing

• Outline the steps taken or planned to test the assumptions related to your problem, solution, or business model.
• Highlight specific methods or tools used (e.g., surveys, prototypes, observation).

Learnings

• Reflect on insights gained from activities and assumption testing.
• Consider whether these learnings confirm or challenge your initial hypotheses.

Next Steps

• Provide a clear plan of action for the coming weeks.
• Include specific tasks, goals, or changes to your approach based on what you’ve learned.

Format and Submission

• 1 page (max 500 words*).
• Visuals: You may include diagrams, tables, or bullet points for clarity.
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th
• Team members clearly identifiable
• Title page that includes the Group#, group members and student IDs, Name of your venture (if applicable). 
• ONE submission per group

Groups will have the opportunity to discuss their group progress/work/dynamic with the course convenor during the consultation hours or via email. Further, all groups will be provided an agreement form to manage their workload.

*NO penalty for going over the word count, words in excess of the specified maximum submission size will not be marked.

AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical, and synthesis skills in high-quality works.

Submission date: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 11:59 PM AEST.

Return of assessment: The student members of teams that submit a review will receive 5 % of their overall grade within 10 working days of submission.

Late submissions: Late submissions are not accepted.

Assessment Task 4

Progress Review 2

Weighting: 5%

Assessment type: Group 

This assessment item requires group work; see further details for management of group work under Assessment Task 2.

Description:

New venture creation is an iterative learning process. This task encourages founding teams to document and reflect on their progress, apply Lean Startup principles, and plan actionable next steps. The goal is to ensure teams are on track toward validating their venture and meeting course milestones.

 

Structure

Each team will prepare a 1-page progress review summarizing the following components for their venture development process:

Activities Undertaken

• Briefly describe key activities completed during the past week.
• Examples may include mapping assumptions, conducting customer interviews, building MVPs, or collecting feedback.

Process for Assumption Testing

• Outline the steps taken or planned to test the assumptions related to your problem, solution, or business model.
• Highlight specific methods or tools used (e.g., surveys, prototypes, observation).

Learnings

• Reflect on insights gained from activities and assumption testing.
• Consider whether these learnings confirm or challenge your initial hypotheses.

Next Steps

• Provide a clear plan of action for the coming weeks.
• Include specific tasks, goals, or changes to your approach based on what you’ve learned.

Format and Submission

• 1 page (max 500 words*).
• Visuals: You may include diagrams, tables, or bullet points for clarity.
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th
• Team members clearly identifiable
• Title page that includes the Group#, group members and student IDs, Name of your venture (if applicable). 
• ONE submission per group

Groups will have the opportunity to discuss their group progress/work/dynamic with the course convenor during the consultation hours or via email. Further, all groups will be provided an agreement form to manage their workload.

*NO penalty for going over the word count, words in excess of the specified maximum submission size will not be marked. 

AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical, and synthesis skills in high-quality works.

Submission date: Tuesday 22 April 2025, 11:59 PM AEST.

Return of assessment: The student members of teams that submit a review will receive 5 % of their overall grade within 10 working days of submission.

Late submissions: Late submissions are not accepted.

Assessment Task 5

Progress Review 3

Weighting: 5%

Assessment type: Group 

This assessment item requires group work; see further details for management of group work under Assessment Task 2.

Description:

New venture creation is an iterative learning process. This task encourages founding teams to document and reflect on their progress, apply Lean Startup principles, and plan actionable next steps. The goal is to ensure teams are on track toward validating their venture and meeting course milestones.

 

Structure

Each team will prepare a 1-page progress review summarizing the following components for their venture development process:

Activities Undertaken

• Briefly describe key activities completed during the past week.
• Examples may include mapping assumptions, conducting customer interviews, building MVPs, or collecting feedback.

Process for Assumption Testing

• Outline the steps taken or planned to test the assumptions related to your problem, solution, or business model.
• Highlight specific methods or tools used (e.g., surveys, prototypes, observation).

Learnings

• Reflect on insights gained from activities and assumption testing.
• Consider whether these learnings confirm or challenge your initial hypotheses.

Next Steps

• Provide a clear plan of action for the coming weeks.
• Include specific tasks, goals, or changes to your approach based on what you’ve learned.

Format and Submission

• 1 page (max 500 words*).
• Visuals: You may include diagrams, tables, or bullet points for clarity.
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th
• Team members clearly identifiable
• Title page that includes the Group#, group members and student IDs, Name of your venture (if applicable). 
• ONE submission per group

Groups will have the opportunity to discuss their group progress/work/dynamic with the course convenor during the consultation hours or via email. Further, all groups will be provided an agreement form to manage their workload.

*NO penalty for going over the word count, words in excess of the specified maximum submission size will not be marked.

AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical, and synthesis skills in high-quality works.

Submission date: Tuesday 29 April 2025, 11:59 PM AEST.

Return of assessment: The student members of teams that submit a review will receive 5 % of their overall grade within 10 working days of submission.

Late submissions: Late submissions are not accepted.

Assessment Task 6

New Venture Pitch

Weighting: 20%

Assessment type: Group 

This assessment item requires group work; see further details for management of group work under Assessment Task 2.

Description

This group task involves a pitch that is an important part of new venture creation that shall provide an coherent and complete picture of The Lean Canvas and The Lean Start Up methodology in building the new venture.

 

Content of the pitch should include:

• The problem: brief overview 
• Solution design map
• Assumption selection and testing, MVP and fidelity assessment, final solution (Build – Measure – Learn; how did the team apply this concept?)
• Business model
• Financial viability, including clear offering/request for funding (if applicable), other resources, or support. This should include anticipated returns for investors and/or other supporters.
• What role would AI play in your venture?

You are encouraged to use any necessary audio-visual materials to support your pitch. There is no limit to the amount and type of materials used other than your time limit.

Format and Submission

Part A: Pitch (in-class)

• 10 minutes* per group
• Clear and clean slides, use bullet points
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th
• Team members clearly identifiable
•  Title page that includes the Group#, group members and student IDs, name of your venture (if applicable). 

*Strict 10-minute presentation. Any content presented beyond 10 minutes will not be considered for marking. Presentations will be video recorded, which will enable later validation and verification of assessment if required (in accordance with point 7 in the ANU Student Assessment (Coursework) policy).

Part B: Executive Summary

• A comprehensive new venture proposal, integrating the Lean Canvas Model
• 2,000* words + Cover page. Word count does not include the reference list or appendices.
• Arial or New Times Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, 2.54 cm margins
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th
• Cover page: Group name/number, student names and student IDs, name of your venture (if applicable), date of submission, word count.

*NO penalty for going over the word count, words in excess of the specified maximum submission size will not be marked.

Submission date:

Executive summaries and slides: for all groups should be uploaded to Turnitin via the Wattle site no later than 19 May 2025 11:59 PM AEST).

Presentations: will take place during the week 12 seminar (20 May 2025 during the seminar)

Marking Criteria: A detailed rubric will be made available on the course Wattle site.

Return of assessment: verbal feedback will be given during the seminar, written feedback and marks will be released in the Review Week (Week 13).

Late submissions: If you are unable to submit on time you should apply for an extension through ISIS. A penalty of 5 % per working day or part thereof, as school policy will apply.

Assessment Task 7

Journal and Peer Review

Weighting: 30%

Assessment type: Individual 

Description:

This assignment emphasizes the importance of continuous and meaningful contributions to the new venture creation process. It evaluates individual contribution and consistent productivity, fostering accountability, teamwork, and reflection on personal efforts throughout the semester.

Part 1: Weekly diary of individual contribution (70% of assignment grade)

You are required to maintain a weekly diary documenting your activities and contributions to your team’s venture. This diary will reflect:

Actual Individual Impact:

• Record evidence of your specific contributions to the venture.
• Highlight how your activities impacted your venture: business, social, or both.

Consistent Contributions (Weekly Productivity):

• Demonstrate how consistently you contributed to the project over the semester.
• Provide evidence of your weekly work ethic and how your activities translated into results for your team.
• A table will be provided in class to be used for the journal.

 

Part 2: Peer review (30% of assignment grade)

At the end of the semester, you will evaluate your peers’ contributions to the team. Peer reviews will be conducted anonymously to ensure honesty and fairness.

Peer Review Criteria:

1. Collaboration and Teamwork: How well did the peer support the team?
2. Consistency: Did the peer contribute consistently throughout the semester?
3. Impact: How meaningful and effective were the peer’s contributions to the venture?

Each team member will rate themselves and their peers on a scale of 1–5 for each criterion and provide short comments justifying their ratings. You will receive a table to fill out for this part of the assignment.

 

Format and Submission

• 1,500 – 2,000 words* + Cover page. Word count does not include the reference list or appendices.
• Arial or New Times Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, 2.54 cm margins
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th (if applicable)
• Cover page: Name/number, student name and student ID, Assignment #, word count. 

 

*NO penalty for going over the word count, words in excess of the specified maximum submission size will not be marked.

AI USE: the use of AI such as ChatGPT to generate an essay or report is not allowed as it is akin to plagiarism. Students are required to demonstrate achievement of critical, analytical, and synthesis skills in high-quality works.

Submission date: Tuesday 03 June 2025, 11:59 PM AEST.

Marking Criteria: A detailed rubric will be made available on the course Wattle site.

Return of assessment: Marks will be provided upon the release of the final grades on 26 June 2025.

Late submissions: If you are unable to submit on time you should apply for an extension through ISIS. A penalty of 5 % per working day or part thereof, as school policy will apply.

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