BEX3412 Innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX3412 Innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics. It isn't offered in 2027. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before BEX3412
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BEX3412
No unit lists BEX3412 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 72 Monash credit points of study to undertake this unit.
Enrolment in this unit is subject to an application process. More information on this unit is available here.
Overview
This short-term intensive unit is designed and taught by faculty and industry leaders at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Taking both a theoretical and practical approach to innovation and entrepreneurship, the unit explores a variety of topics related to start-ups, including design thinking, the lean start-up approach, research, ideation, pitching and venture finance.
Offerings in 2027
The 2027 handbook lists no offerings for BEX3412.
Assessment
- Presentation40%
- Written60%
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
demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for an entrepreneurial mindset
- 2
critically analyse the make-up of different start-ups through case studies and site visits
- 3
approach problems with an empathetic nature and show that you have an ability to communicate with a broad range of audiences
- 4
effectively work in a team to produce an innovation that delivers value to customers, end-users and society.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
- 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 actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
This unit includes problem-based learning approaches, where you engage in research, integrate theory and practice and apply knowledge and skills to develop viable solutions in response to a problem or set of problems.
This unit provides you with the opportunity to engage in industry-based learning to incorporate professional and industry experience into your studies.
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 allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BEX3412?
BEX3412 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX3412 offered?
BEX3412 has no offerings listed in the 2027 handbook.
How much work is BEX3412?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX3412 have an exam?
No. BEX3412 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.