UnitLevel 2Undergraduate

SCI2501 Impact through science 2A

Faculty of Science

SCI2501 Impact through science 2A is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 3 units, leading on to 5 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Semester 1
Clayton

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before SCI2501

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: SCI1501 and SCI1502

COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in the Bachelor of Science - Global Challenges (Honours) to enrol in this unit.

Overview

The Impact through science level two units provide an action-learning exploration of the business and social entrepreneurship cycle from concept through to pitching the idea to a panel of experts. The entrepreneurial mindset is developed through a strong focus on group work, critical thinking, persuasive communication and leadership development. Throughout these units, insights into entrepreneurship will be gained by using case study analysis and prominent guest speakers who are thought leaders, entrepreneurs and industry executives.

During the Impact through science 2A unit, you will explore the fundamentals of entrepreneurship by focusing on identifying and creating opportunity for new venture, examining business models and financing these ventures. You  will examine the tools used to identify venture opportunities by understanding customer needs, competition and conducting industry and market analysis. You will develop your understanding of financing the entrepreneurial business by exploring strategies for funding their enterprises and attracting investment.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Use a range of tools to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial venture opportunities;

  2. 2

    Differentiate between entrepreneurial business types;

  3. 3

    Articulate strategies for establishing entrepreneurial businesses;

  4. 4

    Evaluate appropriate financing opportunities for entrepreneurial ventures;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate teamwork capacity and knowledge of leadership by using a case-study approach to examine the entrepreneurial life cycle.

Workload and teaching

One 3-hour workshop per week.

You should note that you are required to undertake one internship before the start of their level three units.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Mr Will Dayble
Chief Examiners
Dr Djuke Veldhuis

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCI2501?

SCI2501 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after SCI2501?

SCI2501 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 3 units, including SCI2502, SCI3501 and SCI3502. Those lead on to 5 units in all.

When is SCI2501 offered?

In 2020, SCI2501 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
2
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available