This course introduces participants to the conceptual foundations, behaviors and mindsets of entrepreneurship and innovation. The course provides the theoretical foundations and contexts within which innovations and new ventures contribute to economic activity and an introduction to the tools and frameworks used to identify new venture opportunities and potential innovations. It also provides an opportunity for participants to consider how entrepreneurship and innovation processes may impact their future careers. The course is delivered in the form of seminars supported by readings, cases, exercises and individual and team assignments.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. describe basic concepts underlying the domain of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2. identify problems, challenges, needs, opportunities for the use of innovation in existing organisations and in new ventures
3. critique the tools and frameworks used in innovations and new ventures
4. evaluate ideas, relationships, resources and networks by engaging E&I 
5. integrate concepts and theories with real cases of E&I 
6. reflect on the personal significance of E&I in their future careers.

Research-Led Teaching

The content of this course builds upon scientific evidence, to the extent that research has utility for practice. The course aims to offer students an understanding of innovation and entrepreneurship processes by offering a variety of evidence-based tools and techniques for innovation and entrepreneurship management. The seminar content will present problems that will be explored using a variety of scholarly materials to foster critical thinking and applied learning.

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

This course will not include a final exam assignment.

Required Resources

Weekly online pre-reading material will be provided through the Wattle course site.

Recommended Resources

A list of recommended reading will be provided through the Wattle course site and will be available online (except in limited circumstances where hardcopy only exists)

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 Entrepreneurship and InnovationThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.	The list of weekly pre-readings and case studies to be discussed in class will be announced on the Wattle Course Site in week 1.
2	Entrepreneurial processesThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
3	Innovation: Types and sources of innovationThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
4	Managing innovationThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
5	In-class Quiz	Assessment Due: In-class Quiz
6	Ecosystems: Innovation, Platforms, EntrepreneurshipThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
7	Business Models and Business Model InnovationThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
8	From idea to entrepreneurship and innovationThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
9	New Venture/Product Pitch	Assignment 2: Pitch
10	New Venture/Product Pitch (Cont'd)	Assignment 2: Pitch
11	Diversity and Entrepreneurship & InnovationThe seminar consists of lecture sessions, discussion questions, discussion of pre-readings, and in-class exercises.
12	Summary, wrap-up and simulation practice	Assignment 3: Practice simulation

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
In-class Quiz	20 %	19/03/2025	28/03/2025	1
Assignment 2: Pitch	30 %	29/04/2025	19/05/2025	1,2,3,4,5,6
Assignment 3: Simulation Essay	50 %	06/06/2025	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

Policies

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 are no participation requirements; however attendance at seminars is expected in line with "code of Practice for Teaching and Learning", clause 2 paragraph (b)

Examination(s)

There is no exam for this class.

Assessment Task 1

In-class Quiz

Weighting: 20%

Assessment type: Individual 

Description:

This assignment is an in-class quiz and will be conducted during class, closed book.

Duration: 1 hour, in-class 

Submission: online/offline mode. Further instructions and details will be provided on the Wattle site and during the seminars in the lead up to the quiz week.

Submission date: the quiz will be provided in week 5, during class. Students need to attend class, to gain access to the quiz.

Return of assessment: students will receive their score on Wattle by the end of week 6.

Late submissions: Late submissions cannot be accepted for this in-class quiz. 

Assessment Task 2

Assignment 2: Pitch

Weighting: 30 %

Assessment type: Group

Step 1: Preparation

• This is a group assignment: Student Groups of five (5)
• Groups are asked to form themselves before or in the week 2 Seminar.
• Any remaining students will be placed in a group by the convenor in Week 2.
• You will need to work with your group throughout the weeks to develop your final presentation.
• Approx. 1 hour of the weekly sessions will be allocated to this group work and Q&A in selected weeks.

Step 2: Presentation (15 % weight)

Your presentation will identify an opportunity that can be exploited through the creation of a new venture. Pretend you are presenting this opportunity to a panel of investors. Drawing on the concepts discussed in class, you will provide an overview of the context and the size of the opportunity. You will provide your initial market entry idea and what adjustments you might make to scale up. You will need to identify the stakeholders and elements of the ecosystem that you will need/draw upon. Finally, you will need to present what you are offering to the potential investors. If for any reason (as per ANU's policies), you cannot present, please contact the course convener at your earliest convenience.

Structure: While your presentation outline will depend on the industry of your choice, you could draw on some of the following areas by integrating components of the business model canvas:

• Introduction of your product/service/idea
• Opportunity and external analysis: including alternative solutions, major competitors, and the overall size of the market or industry
• Internal analysis: key resources, competitive advantage, and/or missing resources
• Business Model and financial viability (if applicable: your equity/investment exchange offer)

Step 3: Executive Summary (15 % weight)

Submission of a 2000-words executive summary on the course Wattle site. You need to make sure your writing is coherent, cohesive and understandable to a reader (who does not know anything about the opportunity you are presenting). Make sure your writing is convincing, insightful, and presented professionally. 

Format and Submission

Executive summary

• No more than 2,000 words*, you can add a title page that includes Group #, your presentation title, your group members' names and student IDs.
• Executive summary should be uploaded to Turnitin via the course Wattle site (one upload per group).
• Word count does not include the reference list or appendices.
• Formatting: Arial or New Times Roman 12 pt, 1.5 spacing, 2.54 cm margins
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th edition.

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

Presentation 

• 5 minutes per group + ~3-5 minutes of Q&A 
• Clear and clean slides (avoid too much text in your slides), use bullet points.
• Referencing style: Academy of Management Journal or APA 7th edition.
• Team members clearly identifiable
• Title Slide: Student names and student IDs, Date of submission, word count, Assignment #/Title of Assignment, and the title of your presentation (if Applicable).
• Minimum of 2 presenters, maximum of 3 presenters per group. Presenters will not respond during the Q&A session; all non-presenting group members will need to respond to audience questions in the Q&A session.
• Presentations: Each group presents during the seminar either in week 9 or week 10. This will be finalised in week 7.
• All non-presenting groups must attend the presentations too and provide feedback to the presenting groups (5% of the total mark for this assessment item will be allocated for this task). In class the non-presenting groups will be advised of 3 presentations to provide feedback on and will be provided with a form for this purpose.
• Although you will be required to present in your assigned week, the slides for all presentations must be uploaded to Turnitin via the course Wattle site (one upload per group) by the same deadline.
• 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)

Please note:

• How will groups be formed? Groups will be formed by self-selection in Week 2 into groups of 5 students. 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:
• About 1 hour/week will be allocated to group work during which facilitator(s) and/or course convenor will be present for support.
• Groups may also make an appointment for consultation via the Wattle site.

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: for the presentation slides and executive summary 29 April 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST. 

Return of assessment: written feedback will be provided in Week 12.

Late submissions:

Executive Summary: If you are unable to submit on time you should apply for an extension through ISIS before the due date. A penalty of 5% per working day or part thereof will apply.

Presentation: There will be no late submission for the presentations as they are in-class assignment. If you are unable to submit on time you should submit an application for extenuating circumstances through ISIS.

Assessment Task 3

Assignment 3: Simulation Essay

Weighting: 50%

Assessment type: Individual

This is an individual assessment that focuses on disruptive innovation based on the simulation you did in class.

Step 1:

You need to play the Back Bay Battery simulation game which Professor Christensen developed to demonstrate the dynamics of disruptive innovation. The link and details will be provided in class.

Step 2:

After you have played the simulation, you are required to reflect on your simulation experience. Please note that your success in the simulation will not influence your marks. However, you must draw on the concepts and theories covered in class in the weeks leading up to the simulation in your reflection essay.

Structure

What do you need to reflect on:

• Explain the strategic decisions you made and executed to successfully manage the company. What have you learned about managing innovation from this simulation and why?
• Critically evaluate your strategy, actions, and performance. Can you relate these challenges to the theory of disruptive innovation?
• Critical self-reflection and recommendations to improve effective practice.

Writing of your reflection:

Your reflection needs to be understandable by others. You can follow the aforementioned guiding questions as a structure for your reflection. You need to make sure your writing is coherent, cohesive and understandable to a reader (who did not take the simulation with you). Make sure your writing is convincing, insightful, and presented professionally. 

Format and Submission

• 2,000 words (+/- 10% tolerance*) + Cover page. Word count does not include the reference list or appendices. 
• Dot point ideas and suggestions are acceptable. Diagrams, models, and charts do not count toward the word count.
• You can use screenshots from your simulation to support your reflection.
• 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: Student name and student ID, Date of submission, word count, Assignment #/Title.

*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: 06 June 2025 at 11:59 PM AEST. Essays should be uploaded to Turnitin via the course Wattle site.

Return of assessment: 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.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is a core part of our culture as a community of scholars. At its heart, academic integrity is about behaving ethically. This means that all members of the community commit to honest and responsible scholarly practice and to upholding these values with respect and fairness. The Australian National University commits to embedding the values of academic integrity in our teaching and learning. We ensure that all members of our community understand how to engage in academic work in ways that are consistent with, and actively support academic integrity. The ANU expects staff and students to uphold high standards of academic integrity and act ethically and honestly, to ensure the quality and value of the qualification that you will graduate with. The University has policies and procedures in place to promote academic integrity and manage academic misconduct. Visit the following Academic honesty & plagiarism website for more information about academic integrity and what the ANU considers academic misconduct. The ANU offers a number of services to assist students with their assignments, examinations, and other learning activities. The Academic Skills and Learning Centre offers a number of workshops and seminars that you may find useful for your studies.

Online Submission

The ANU uses 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. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Hardcopy Submission

For some forms of assessment (hand written assignments, art works, laboratory notes, etc.) hard copy submission is appropriate when approved by the Associate Dean (Education). Hard copy submissions must utilise the Assignment Cover Sheet. Please keep a copy of tasks completed for your records.

Late Submission

No submission of assessment tasks without an extension after the due date will be permitted. If an assessment task is not submitted by the due date, a mark of 0 will be awarded.

All requests for extensions to assessment in RSM courses must be submitted through the CBE extension request portal: CBE Assessment Extension Request Form. Further information on this process can be found at https://rsm.anu.edu.au/study/students/extension-application-procedure

Referencing Requirements

Accepted academic practice for referencing sources that you use in presentations can be found via the links on the Wattle site, under the file named “ANU and College Policies, Program Information, Student Support Services and Assessment”. Alternatively, you can seek help through the Students Learning Development website.

Returning Assignments

See the descriptions of assessment tasks.

Extensions and Penalties

Extensions and late submission of assessment pieces are covered by the Student Assessment (Coursework) Policy and Procedure The Course Convener may grant extensions for assessment pieces that are not examinations or take-home examinations. If you need an extension, you must request an extension in writing on or before the due date. If you have documented and appropriate medical evidence that demonstrates you were not able to request an extension on or before the due date, you may be able to request it after the due date.

Resubmission of Assignments

Unless specified otherwise in the assignment requirements, resubmissions are permitted up until the due date and time, but not allowed afterwards.

Privacy Notice

The ANU has made a number of third party, online, databases available for students to use. Use of each online database is conditional on student end users first agreeing to the database licensor’s terms of service and/or privacy policy. Students should read these carefully. In some cases student end users will be required to register an account with the database licensor and submit personal information, including their: first name; last name; ANU email address; and other information. In cases where student end users are asked to submit ‘content’ to a database, such as an assignment or short answers, the database licensor may only use the student’s ‘content’ in accordance with the terms of service — including any (copyright) licence the student grants to the database licensor. Any personal information or content a student submits may be stored by the licensor, potentially offshore, and will be used to process the database service in accordance with the licensors terms of service and/or privacy policy. If any student chooses not to agree to the database licensor’s terms of service or privacy policy, the student will not be able to access and use the database. In these circumstances students should contact their lecturer to enquire about alternative arrangements that are available.

Distribution of grades policy

Academic Quality Assurance Committee monitors the performance of students, including attrition, further study and employment rates and grade distribution, and College reports on quality assurance processes for assessment activities, including alignment with national and international disciplinary and interdisciplinary standards, as well as qualification type learning outcomes. Since first semester 1994, ANU uses a grading scale for all courses. This grading scale is used by all academic areas of the University.

Support for students

The University offers students support through several different services. You may contact the services listed below directly or seek advice from your Course Convener, Student Administrators, or your College and Course representatives (if applicable).

• ANU Health, safety & wellbeing for medical services, counselling, mental health and spiritual support
• ANU Access and inclusion for students with a disability or ongoing or chronic illness
• ANU Dean of Students for confidential, impartial advice and help to resolve problems between students and the academic or administrative areas of the University
• ANU Academic Skills and Learning Centre supports you make your own decisions about how you learn and manage your workload.
• ANU Counselling Centre promotes, supports and enhances mental health and wellbeing within the University student community.
• ANUSA supports and represents all ANU students