81561 Navigating Innovation Networks

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Subject level:

Postgraduate

Description

This subject is an elective option for postgraduate students, including the Entrepreneurial PhD. Behind every product or service is an organisation or initiative. Those initiatives have a purpose and are situated in a context. This subject explores such contexts, usually defined by an industry and geography. The emphasis is on connecting with entrepreneurial support organisations, such as incubators, accelerators, government, and funders. Students work in teams to explore a context of their choice; perhaps related to where they want their next career move to be. This subject guides students to develop a proposal to introduce a new initiative in that context in a way that it is inclusive and enhances the ecosystem. Students have the opportunity to interact with key stakeholders and start building professional networks. Overall, this subject provides students with the practical skills to grow and utilise networks to initiate change.

Teaching and learning strategies

The subject is taught in block mode, in between sessions. The subject is taught using an experiential teaching and learning approach. Delivery of materials, lectures, webinars and discussions is supported by online learning and communication tools and a learning
management system. The face?to?face classes engage students in group work, discussions and exercises to reflect upon and revise the content. Students work with and receive feedback from peers, academics and professionals across a wide range of disciplines.

Content (topics)

• Entrepreneurial ecosystems and stakeholders
• Incubators, accelerators and co?working spaces
• Investors, funders and financial institutions
• Systems thinking, analysis and mapping
• Government, policy and economic growth
• Visual communication and presentation

Minimum requirements

Students must attempt each assessment task and achieve an overall pass mark in order to pass this subject.

Late penalties apply to all assessment tasks as outlined in the TD School FYI student booklet. Please consult this booklet for other useful information including Special Consideration, Plagiarism, Extension, and Student Support Services.

A minimum of 80% of attendance of classes (as outlined in the timetable) is required.

Required texts

No required texts. Readings and other resources will be provided online.