Description
During this such a illustration around appreciate the contribution of an entrepreneur to the social and economic development.
1.
Name of Course/Module/Subject Technopreneur Venture
2.
Course/Subject Code TTV 2161
3.
Status of Subject
Specialisation Core for B.IT Artificial Intelligence
Specialisation Core for B.IT Data Communications
& Networking
Specialisation Core for B.IT I.T. Management
Specialisation Core for B.IT Security Technology
4.
MQF Level/Stage Bachelor – MQF Level 6
5. Version
Date of previous version : June 2012
Date of current version : June 2014
6.
Pre-Requisite None
7.
Name(s) of academic/teaching staff
Leonard Yew Chi Boon
Ho Sew Tiep
Radziah Shaikh Abdullah
8.
Semester and Year offered Trimester 1, Year 2
9.
Objective of the course/module/subject in the programme :
To expose students to technopreneurship venture through practical means.
10.
Justification for including the subject in the programme :
This subject combines IT and business study together to enable students to exploit their
technical innovations commercially. Students will be able to have an understanding of how
market research, finance, and management underpin the development of entrepreneurial
capabilities. Additionally, student will have a basic knowledge of becoming entrepreneurs in
future.
11.
Subject Learning Outcomes : Domain Level
LO1
Appreciate the contribution of an entrepreneur to
the social and economic development.
Cognitive Level 2
LO2
Develop a business argument which is realistic
and professional leading to a new venture.
Cognitive Level 6
LO3
Relate the skill sets of an entrepreneur with the
career of an innovative technologist.
Cognitive Level 4
LO4
Appraise strategic planning and ways to manage
emerging ventures.
Cognitive Level 6
12. Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes :
Learning Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
LO1 X X X X
LO2 X X
LO3 X X X X
LO4 X X X X
Percentage 21 21 29 29
13.
Assessment Methods and Types :
Method and Type Description/Details Percentage
Test
Written exam
20%
Practical Assignment
Written
20%
Business Proposal
Report and Presentation
60%
14.
Mapping of Assessment Components to Learning Outcomes:
Assessment Components % LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Test 20 20 20
Practical Assignment 20 20 25 20 100
Business Proposal 60 60 75 60
Total 100 100 100 100 100
15.
Details of Subject:
Topics
Mode of Delivery
Lecture Tutorial
Entrepreneurial Revolution
Perspective; Challenges; Current Issues and Emerging Trends; Evolution
and Myth; Opportunities
2 0
Workshop Discussion 1: Environmental Assessment and Marketing
Research for a New Venture
Environment for New Ventures; Macro View (Economic and Industry
Environment); Micro View (Community Perspective); Marketing Concept,
Planning, and Stages. Case Study issues
3 0
Workshop Discussion 2: Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurial
Ventures
Importance of Financial Information; Preparing Financial Statement;
Capital Budgeting; Break-Even Analysis; Ratio Analysis; Decision
Support Systems. Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 3: Developing an Effective Business IT Plan
Pitfalls to Avoid in Planning; What is Business Plan?; Benefits of a
Business Plan; Elements of a Business Plan; Presentation of the
Business Plan. Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 4: Legal Issues Related to Emerging Ventures
Importance of Legal Issues; Patent Protection, Copyright Protection;
Trademarks; Bankruptcy Issues and Laws. Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 5: Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs
Debt versus Equity; The Venture Capital Market; Informal Risk Capital.
Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 6: Strategic Planning and Managing
Emerging Ventures
The Value of Strategic Planning; Implementing Strategic Planning;
Venture Development Stages; Building the Adaptive Firm. Case Study.
3 0
Business Plan drafting; Brainstorming session; and Technical and
Financial presentation
3 0
Seminar (Guest Speakers)
Half-day to a Full-day seminar
5 0
Total 28 0
16. Total Student Learning Time (SLT) Face to Face
Total Guided and
Independent Learning
Lecture
28
28
Tutorials
-
-
Laboratory/Practical
-
-
Presentation 2 6
Assignment
-
10
Mid Term Test
2
4
Final Exam
-
-
Quizzes
-
-
Sub Total
32 48
Total SLT 80
17.
Credit Value 80/40 = 2
18.
Reading Materials :
Textbook: Reference Materials:
1. Kuratko, D.F. (2014). Entrepreneurship:
Theory, Process, Practice (9
th
Ed). South-
Western Cengage Learning.
1. Blundel, R. & Lockett, N. (2011).
Exploring Entrepreneurship: practices
and perspectives. Oxford University
Press.
2. Hisrich, R.D., Peters, M.P. &
Shepherd, D.A. (2013).
Entrepreneurship (9
th
Ed). McGraw-
Hill.
3. Mariotti, S. & Glackin, C. (2013).
Entrepreneurship: starting and
operating a small business (3
rd
Ed).
Pearson/Prentice-Hall
4. Barringer, B.R. & Ireland, R.D. (2012).
Entrepreneurship: successfully
launching new ventures (4
th
Ed).
Pearson.
doc_956753259.pdf
During this such a illustration around appreciate the contribution of an entrepreneur to the social and economic development.
1.
Name of Course/Module/Subject Technopreneur Venture
2.
Course/Subject Code TTV 2161
3.
Status of Subject
Specialisation Core for B.IT Artificial Intelligence
Specialisation Core for B.IT Data Communications
& Networking
Specialisation Core for B.IT I.T. Management
Specialisation Core for B.IT Security Technology
4.
MQF Level/Stage Bachelor – MQF Level 6
5. Version
Date of previous version : June 2012
Date of current version : June 2014
6.
Pre-Requisite None
7.
Name(s) of academic/teaching staff
Leonard Yew Chi Boon
Ho Sew Tiep
Radziah Shaikh Abdullah
8.
Semester and Year offered Trimester 1, Year 2
9.
Objective of the course/module/subject in the programme :
To expose students to technopreneurship venture through practical means.
10.
Justification for including the subject in the programme :
This subject combines IT and business study together to enable students to exploit their
technical innovations commercially. Students will be able to have an understanding of how
market research, finance, and management underpin the development of entrepreneurial
capabilities. Additionally, student will have a basic knowledge of becoming entrepreneurs in
future.
11.
Subject Learning Outcomes : Domain Level
LO1
Appreciate the contribution of an entrepreneur to
the social and economic development.
Cognitive Level 2
LO2
Develop a business argument which is realistic
and professional leading to a new venture.
Cognitive Level 6
LO3
Relate the skill sets of an entrepreneur with the
career of an innovative technologist.
Cognitive Level 4
LO4
Appraise strategic planning and ways to manage
emerging ventures.
Cognitive Level 6
12. Mapping of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes :
Learning Outcomes PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9
LO1 X X X X
LO2 X X
LO3 X X X X
LO4 X X X X
Percentage 21 21 29 29
13.
Assessment Methods and Types :
Method and Type Description/Details Percentage
Test
Written exam
20%
Practical Assignment
Written
20%
Business Proposal
Report and Presentation
60%
14.
Mapping of Assessment Components to Learning Outcomes:
Assessment Components % LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
Test 20 20 20
Practical Assignment 20 20 25 20 100
Business Proposal 60 60 75 60
Total 100 100 100 100 100
15.
Details of Subject:
Topics
Mode of Delivery
Lecture Tutorial
Entrepreneurial Revolution
Perspective; Challenges; Current Issues and Emerging Trends; Evolution
and Myth; Opportunities
2 0
Workshop Discussion 1: Environmental Assessment and Marketing
Research for a New Venture
Environment for New Ventures; Macro View (Economic and Industry
Environment); Micro View (Community Perspective); Marketing Concept,
Planning, and Stages. Case Study issues
3 0
Workshop Discussion 2: Financial Preparation for Entrepreneurial
Ventures
Importance of Financial Information; Preparing Financial Statement;
Capital Budgeting; Break-Even Analysis; Ratio Analysis; Decision
Support Systems. Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 3: Developing an Effective Business IT Plan
Pitfalls to Avoid in Planning; What is Business Plan?; Benefits of a
Business Plan; Elements of a Business Plan; Presentation of the
Business Plan. Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 4: Legal Issues Related to Emerging Ventures
Importance of Legal Issues; Patent Protection, Copyright Protection;
Trademarks; Bankruptcy Issues and Laws. Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 5: Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs
Debt versus Equity; The Venture Capital Market; Informal Risk Capital.
Case Study.
3 0
Workshop Discussion 6: Strategic Planning and Managing
Emerging Ventures
The Value of Strategic Planning; Implementing Strategic Planning;
Venture Development Stages; Building the Adaptive Firm. Case Study.
3 0
Business Plan drafting; Brainstorming session; and Technical and
Financial presentation
3 0
Seminar (Guest Speakers)
Half-day to a Full-day seminar
5 0
Total 28 0
16. Total Student Learning Time (SLT) Face to Face
Total Guided and
Independent Learning
Lecture
28
28
Tutorials
-
-
Laboratory/Practical
-
-
Presentation 2 6
Assignment
-
10
Mid Term Test
2
4
Final Exam
-
-
Quizzes
-
-
Sub Total
32 48
Total SLT 80
17.
Credit Value 80/40 = 2
18.
Reading Materials :
Textbook: Reference Materials:
1. Kuratko, D.F. (2014). Entrepreneurship:
Theory, Process, Practice (9
th
Ed). South-
Western Cengage Learning.
1. Blundel, R. & Lockett, N. (2011).
Exploring Entrepreneurship: practices
and perspectives. Oxford University
Press.
2. Hisrich, R.D., Peters, M.P. &
Shepherd, D.A. (2013).
Entrepreneurship (9
th
Ed). McGraw-
Hill.
3. Mariotti, S. & Glackin, C. (2013).
Entrepreneurship: starting and
operating a small business (3
rd
Ed).
Pearson/Prentice-Hall
4. Barringer, B.R. & Ireland, R.D. (2012).
Entrepreneurship: successfully
launching new ventures (4
th
Ed).
Pearson.
doc_956753259.pdf