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<p>Do you have an idea for a new product, service or initiative, and want to explore different ways to make your idea come to life? In this multi-disciplinary unit, students from diverse degrees and discipline areas will embark on a transformative entrepreneurial journey which draws on the power of real-world engagement, collaboration, and an appreciation for entrepreneurial potentiality in the world around us. The innovative potential of students sits at the heart of this unit, as it is the students who bring a novel idea to the table which serves as the springboard for in-depth processes of ideation, prototyping, and user testing to nurture and build their ideas in tangible ways. A unique blend of industry mentors and academic advisors will lead students through a ‘Design Sprint’ methodology, underpinned by the concepts of Design Thinking, the tools of systems thinkers, and a tailored market testing approach to gather valuable insights from end users. The end point of this project will see students showcase their fully developed innovative start-up initiative that has the potential to be carried forward into the implementation phase.</p>
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<p>This is a multi-disciplinary unit in which students from diverse discipline areas will embark on a transformative entrepreneurial journey. It is the students themselves who bring a novel idea to this unit which serves as the springboard for in-depth processes of ideation, prototyping, and user testing. A unique blend of industry mentors and academic advisors will lead students through a ‘Design Sprint’ process, which will broadly cover the following topic areas: Agile scrum methodology, project management and assigning team roles Design Thinking approaches, including the stages of Empathy, Defining, Ideation, Prototyping and Testing Systems thinking concepts and strategies, including actor mapping and systems analysis Qualitative and quantitative market research, including planning and facilitating focus group sessions and/or survey-based research Developing and presenting a business case</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Do you have an idea for a new product, service or initiative, and want to explore different ways to make your idea come to life? In this multi-disciplinary unit, students from diverse degrees and discipline areas will embark on a transformative entrepreneurial journey which draws on the power of real-world engagement, collaboration, and an appreciation for entrepreneurial potentiality in the world around us. The innovative potential of students sits at the heart of this unit, as it is the students who bring a novel idea to the table which serves as the springboard for in-depth processes of ideation, prototyping, and user testing to nurture and build their ideas in tangible ways. A unique blend of industry mentors and academic advisors will lead students through a ‘Design Sprint’ methodology, underpinned by the concepts of Design Thinking, the tools of systems thinkers, and a tailored market testing approach to gather valuable insights from end users. The end point of this project will see students showcase their fully developed innovative start-up initiative that has the potential to be carried forward into the implementation phase.</p>
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<p>This is a multi-disciplinary unit in which students from diverse discipline areas will embark on a transformative entrepreneurial journey. It is the students themselves who bring a novel idea to this unit which serves as the springboard for in-depth processes of ideation, prototyping, and user testing. A unique blend of industry mentors and academic advisors will lead students through a ‘Design Sprint’ process, which will broadly cover the following topic areas: Agile scrum methodology, project management and assigning team roles Design Thinking approaches, including the stages of Empathy, Defining, Ideation, Prototyping and Testing Systems thinking concepts and strategies, including actor mapping and systems analysis Qualitative and quantitative market research, including planning and facilitating focus group sessions and/or survey-based research Developing and presenting a business case</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/coopc2002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>the student has achieved at least 120 Credit Points prior to enrolment</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Appreciate the complementary modalities inherent within multi-disciplinary projects and the value of working within diverse teams to respond to real-world problem spaces and the opportunities inherent in such spaces</p>
K2
<p>Evaluate the context, principles and conceptual frameworks used in developing new innovations and launching successful start-ups</p>
K3
<p>Identify the determinants of successful exploitation of innovation, including sound research and purposeful engagement with end-users</p>
K4
<p>Appraise the impact of critical and creative thinking on action in order to advance the problem-solving process</p>
K5
<p>Evaluate personal learning and growth, in particular the importance of an entrepreneurial mindset, interpersonal development, and a capacity to collaborate with and learn from others</p>
K6
<p>Relate the importance of ethical frameworks to the innovation process</p>
S1
<p>Investigate innovation strategies within a multi-disciplinary team environment for exploring and unleashing new entrepreneurial opportunities</p>
S2
<p>Determine the value of a range of problem-solving methods and modes of thinking within an agile sprint methodology</p>
S3
<p>Reflect critically on the personal qualities that shape one’s own motivations and perspectives and that can be harnessed for innovative change</p>
S4
<p>Research, propose and ‘pitch’ a start-up initiative or related innovative strategy to a target audience</p>
A1
<p>Instigate and test new value propositions using appropriate problem-solving techniques to develop an entrepreneurial venture in response to real-world opportunities</p>
A2
<p>Apply initiative and judgment to evaluate a range of processes and decisions, culminating in appropriate recommendations in the form of a presentation and project report</p>
A3
<p>Work collectively with other students, academics and industry mentors from multiple discipline areas and sectors, demonstrating a commitment to team-based learning, communication and diversity</p>
Assessment
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<p>Reflective and Critical Journal Entries – Linking to Activities undertaken</p>
<p>Individual critical reflection pieces</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K2, K4, K5, K6, S2, S3, A2
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<p>Midpoint Proposal and Presentation</p>
<p>Group Presentation</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Final Presentation and Written Report</p>
<p>Group Presentation and Written Report</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K6, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
FedTASK
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Business
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
080303 - Human Resource Management
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/coopc2002">View unit fees</a>
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