Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Unit code: HBN110N
| Credit points | 12.5 Credit Points per subject |
| Duration | One Semester or Term |
| Contact hours | 36 Hours |
| Campus | Hawthorn, Sarawak |
| Prerequisites | Nil |
| Corequisites | Nil |
Aims and objectives
At the conclusion of this unit students will be able to:
- Describe what entrepreneurship is and how it impacts the economy
- Recognise the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship
- Understand the challenges and the motivations faced by an entrepreneur or an entrepreneurial team
- Analyse the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
- Present an evaluation of an entrepreneurial activity
- Outline a proposal for an entrepreneurial project
Assessment
Individual Assignment (30%), Participation (20%), Preparation for Seminars (20%), Group Project (30%)Generic skills outcomes
The graduate attributes which relate to this unit help to produce graduates who are:
- Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
- Entrepreneurial in contributing to innovation and development within their business, workplace or community
- Effective and ethical in work and community situations
- Adaptable and able to manage change
- Aware of local and international environments in which they will be contributing (eg socio-cultural, economic, natural)
