Course Title: Human Resource Management for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Human Resource Management for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM4496

City Campus

Postgraduate

630H Management

Face-to-Face

Sem 1 2017,
Sem 2 2017,
Sem 1 2019,
Sem 2 2019,
Sem 1 2020,
Sem 2 2020,
Sem 1 2021,
Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023

Flexible Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2018 (KP4)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2019 (KP2)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2019 (KP6)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2020 (KP4)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2021 (All)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2021 (KP6)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2022 (All)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JanJun2023 (KP2)

BUSM4597

RMIT Online

Postgraduate

630H Management

Internet

JulDec2023 (KP6)

Course Coordinator: Dr Don Tennakoon

Course Coordinator Phone: + 613 9925 9491

Course Coordinator Email: don.tennakoon@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: Building 80

Course Coordinator Availability: Via email for appointments


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge to formulate structural and human resource management practices as important drivers of an organisation’s ability to accept risk, be innovative and entrepreneurial. You will develop knowledge of the concepts and practices of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. You will learn how organisations in today’s dynamic and complex environment need to become more entrepreneurial and identify new opportunities for sustained superior performance. The nature and challenges associated with fostering and facilitating entrepreneurship in organisations, particularly in SMEs, creative industries and multinationals, will be discussed in light of the exciting and increasingly prominent theory and research in the field.


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

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On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

CLO1: Demonstrate a critical and reflective understanding of the importance and challenges of innovation and entrepreneurship in contemporary organisations.

CLO2: Critically evaluate, integrate and apply theoretical frameworks to foster and facilitate entrepreneurship in real-world organisational context.

CLO3: Utilise creative and innovative ability to enhance the entrepreneurial endeavours and organisational innovation through appropriate HR practices.

CLO4: Develop organisational models, systems and practices for planning, initiating and supporting entrepreneurial endeavours.

CLO5: Generate and present ideas, concepts and arguments in a logical and coherent manner.


Overview of Learning Activities

This course may be delivered face-to-face and/or online through classes, lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials. You will be expected to be an active participant and undertake the required preparatory work.

You may engage with local entrepreneurs, SMEs and multinationals to develop an understanding of the ways in which entrepreneurial and innovative choices can be made while building a viable organisation. Our knowledge will be enhanced through the use of local and international case studies of entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial initiatives.


Overview of Learning Resources

A list of recommended learning resources will be provided by your lecturer, including books, journal articles and web resources. You will also be expected to seek further resources relevant to the focus of your own learning.

Various learning resources are available online through MyRMIT Studies\Canvas. The lecture notes and workshop notes are posted on Canvas.

Resources are also available online through RMIT Library databases and other facilities. Visit the RMIT library website for further details. Assistance is available online via our chat and email services, face to face at our campus libraries or via the telephone on (03) 9925 2020.


Overview of Assessment

The assessment tasks, their weighting and the course learning outcomes to which they are aligned are as follows:

Assessment Task 1: 20%
Linked CLOs: 1,2,3,4 and 5

Assessment Task 2: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1,2,3,4 and 5

Assessment Task 3: 40%
Linked CLOs: 1,2,3,4 and 5

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or in online forums through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.