BEX5195 Creative destruction lab: Deep tech in practice
Faculty of Business and Economics
BEX5195 Creative destruction lab: Deep tech in practice is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate 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 BEX5195
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After BEX5195
No unit lists BEX5195 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
You must have completed 24 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.
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Overview
What fuels the growth of frontier technologies tackling the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate change to global health and geopolitical security? How do science- and technology-based ventures scale, and what makes them defensible in competitive markets?
This unit offers an in-depth exploration of the innovation economy, focusing on ventures at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. Designed for aspiring leaders, operators, investors, and professionals interested in working with cutting-edge startups, the unit equips you with the tools to evaluate and support early-stage, high-potential ventures.
Guided by experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts, you will examine key topics such as early-stage financing, market opportunity analysis, go-to-market and pricing strategies, and exit planning. Through immersive, hands-on experience within the Creative Destruction Lab ecosystem, you will apply theoretical frameworks to real-world scenarios by assessing venture potential and developing strategic recommendations.
By the end of the unit, you will be equipped to think critically and act decisively in the high-stakes world of frontier innovation—turning insight into impact.
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 (including TAM) for frontier technology
- 3
acquire skills in strategising and executing market entry
- 4
conduct competitor research in science-based industries focusing on positioning and differentiation
- 5
navigate the Regulatory and Legal Landscape of science and technology ventures
- 6
apply financial and economic analysis to real world frontier tech solutions.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials22 hours
- Workshops3 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-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 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 engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective 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 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 BEX5195?
BEX5195 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BEX5195 offered?
In 2027, BEX5195 runs in Semester 1 at Caulfield.
How much work is BEX5195?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does BEX5195 have an exam?
No. BEX5195 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Business and Economics
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 4
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027