BEX3195 Creative destruction lab: Deep tech in practice
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3195 Creative destruction lab: Deep tech in practice is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 at Caulfield. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 1
- Caulfield
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BEX3195
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BEX3195
No unit lists BEX3195 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 72 credit points to enrol in this unit
Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. You must have completed 72 credit points of study and be enrolled in a Faculty of Business and Economics program to undertake this unit. More information on this unit is available here.
To be successful in this unit, background knowledge and application of maths is required at the equivalent of VCE Year 12. You may have satisfied this by completing relevant prerequisite unit/s, or you have covered relevant topics in your final years of secondary study. You should self-assess your maths competency prior to enrolling in this unit.
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Overview
What fuels the growth of frontier technologies addressing climate change, global health crises, and geopolitical security risks? How do science- and technology-based ventures scale, and what makes them defensible in competitive markets?
In this unit, you will explore the innovation economy through the lens of high-potential, deep technology startups. You will gain insight into how cutting-edge ventures are built, financed, and introduced to the market by combining scientific discovery with entrepreneurial strategy.
You will learn how to assess market opportunities, evaluate innovation viability, and develop strategic plans for early-stage ventures. Guided by experienced entrepreneurs and investors, you will apply these tools through a hands-on consulting project with real startups from the Creative Destruction Lab ecosystem.
By the end of the unit, you will be prepared to think critically, communicate effectively, and contribute meaningfully to the growth of science-based ventures that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Caulfield | On campus |
Assessment
- Quiz / Test20%
- Presentation40%
- Written40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the frontier technology landscape, including current key trends and historical economic impacts
- 2
evaluate market opportunities for frontier technologies using frameworks such as TAM/SAM/SOM and customer segmentation
- 3
acquire skills in strategising and executing go-to-market plans for science-based ventures
- 4
conduct competitor and industry analysis in deep tech sectors, with an emphasis on strategic positioning and differentiation
- 5
navigate the regulatory, intellectual property, and legal considerations relevant to high-tech and science-driven startups
- 6
apply financial modelling and economic analysis to assess venture viability, scalability, and investment readiness.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials22 hours
- Workshops3 hours
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit engages you in enquiry-based learning, where you will be encouraged to use your own knowledge to develop and engage in a process of enquiry, study and research to identify areas to be investigated and an approach to doing so.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes case-based teaching, where you apply your knowledge and engage in analytical and reflective thinking to solve complex contextual scenarios. Activities are often designed so that there is not one clear answer, but you need to work together to examine, analyse and make decisions to resolve the situation.
This unit provides you with opportunities to participate in experiential learning by visiting cultural, geographical and/or industrial sites relevant to your studies.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Norman Azabagic
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3195?
BEX3195 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3195 offered?
In 2027, BEX3195 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX3195?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3195 have an exam?
No. BEX3195 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027