FIT3134 · Monash University
Entrepreneurship
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 3
- Workload
- ≈ 12 h / week
- Faculty
- Information Technology
What it covers
Over the past few years, the world has seen disruptive ideas spearheaded by entrepreneurs and the startups that they lead. Often, these startups are backed by strong technological advancements that power rapid growth, giving birth to the term technopreneurship. This unit aims to empower you with the essential knowledge, skills, and tools to bring a technology idea to a venture-backable startup. This includes topics such as (1) team, (2) vision; (3) problem; (4) market; (5) solution; (6) business model; (7) go-to-market; (8) competitors; (9) traction/ metrics; and (10) investment ask.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 1: Summary on Industry Vertical | Artefact | 20% |
| Weekly Startup Components Review, Planning and Actualization | Quiz / Test | 20% |
| Assignment 3a - Final Pitch | Presentation | 50% |
| Assignment 3b - Peer Evaluation. | Written | 10% |
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On-campus |