Entrepreneurship and New Ventures (TIMS7301)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
School
Business School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
3 Lecture hours
Incompatible
BSEB3302 or 7301 or MEBS7116 or MGMT7005 or 7408 or TIMS3302
Prerequisite
#8 level 7 Business School courses
Course enquiries
Doctor Russell Manfield (Semester 1, Semester 2)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Introduces theory, practice and research into starting and growing new ventures. Knowledge and skill development focuses on start-up planning as well as learning-by-doing through adaptive execution. Topics include matching types of new venture to entrepreneurial goals, the value creation process, designing business models for value, assessing market attractiveness, networking, raising finance, creating competitive advantage, writing business plans, franchising and managing growth.