Accelerated Venture Opportunity (NEXT)

Course aim

This program has two key aims. Firstly to develop the student's understanding of research methods, critical thinking, ethics and data analysis, particularly as these methods apply in an innovation context. And secondly to provide students with an initial practice-based learning experience in order to build basic innovation and enterprise skills in an industry environment. 

Course content

The course gives students practical experience in innovation. This includes; an introduction to the innovation process, market research, communication skills, industry analysis, learning to work in teams, writing business proposals, self-reflection and presenting a pitch to a panel of experts. Working with industry mentors from various organisations, students will learn critical skills in preparing them for fast paced industry environments. 

The course also provides an understanding of the research process as it applies to innovation. This includes information systems and knowledge management, business analytics, research design and quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	Self Directed x Offsite
Seminar	20 hours x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Continuous assessment, Research assignment

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 3)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.