ENTREP 7901 - Tech eChallenge

North Terrace Campus - Winter - 2020

The Tech eChallenge represents one of the tracks under the eChallenge umbrella suite of programs. Whereas the Australian eChallenge (ENTREP 7900) embraces business/entrepreneurial innovation and commercialisation, the Tech eChallenge focuses on technological innovation with the emphasis on product design and the development of a prototype that has market relevance. Receiving instruction and guidance from experienced mentors, underpinned by theory, students develop prototypes that address a market need and then present these to a panel of judges where they receive feedback about their innovations. Those who complete the Tech eChallenge are able to enter the Australian eChallenge to develop entrepreneurial strategies for commercialising their prototypes and launching entrepreneurial ventures. For more information, please see: www.adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/tech-echallenge/

  • General Course Information
    Course Details
    Course Code ENTREP 7901
    Course Tech eChallenge
    Coordinating Unit Entrepreneurship, Commercialisation & Innov Centre
    Term Winter
    Level Postgraduate Coursework
    Location/s North Terrace Campus
    Units 3
    Contact Up to 36 - 40 hours
    Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y
    Incompatible TECHCOMM 3901, ENTREP 3901
    Course Description The Tech eChallenge represents one of the tracks under the eChallenge umbrella suite of programs. Whereas the Australian eChallenge (ENTREP 7900) embraces business/entrepreneurial innovation and commercialisation, the Tech eChallenge focuses on technological innovation with the emphasis on product design and the development of a prototype that has market relevance. Receiving instruction and guidance from experienced mentors, underpinned by theory, students develop prototypes that address a market need and then present these to a panel of judges where they receive feedback about their innovations. Those who complete the Tech eChallenge are able to enter the Australian eChallenge to develop entrepreneurial strategies for commercialising their prototypes and launching entrepreneurial ventures. For more information, please see: www.adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/tech-echallenge/
    Course Staff

    Course Coordinator: Dr Manjula Dissanayake

    Direct your enquiries to the following:
    Assessment, class meetings and readings - echallenge@adelaide.edu.au


    Teaching Staff
    Name: Grant Hull

    Web:
    www.enabled.com.au
    Public Profile: linkedin.com/in/granthull
    Twitter: @gbuffer
    Course Timetable

    The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

  • Learning Outcomes
    Course Learning Outcomes
    On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
    1 Work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
    2 Develop and action a market research plan
    3 Design and develop to prototype to satisfy identified customer needs
    4 Clearly communicate ideas and concepts, orally and in writing, in a professionally relevant manner
    5 Identify and discuss risks and challenges based on critical reflection of the process.
    University Graduate Attributes

    This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

    University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s)
    Deep discipline knowledge
    • informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
    • acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
    • accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
    2, 4, 5
    Critical thinking and problem solving
    • steeped in research methods and rigor
    • based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
    • demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
    1, 3, 5
    Teamwork and communication skills
    • developed from, with, and via the SGDE
    • honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
    • encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
    1, 3, 4, 5
    Career and leadership readiness
    • technology savvy
    • professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
    • forward thinking and well informed
    • tested and validated by work based experiences
    1, 2, 3, 5
    Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
    • a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
    • open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
    • able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
    4, 5
  • Learning Resources
    Required Resources
    There is no required textbook
    Recommended Resources
    Library Resources
    The University of Adelaide’s Barr Smith Library provides a range of learning resources including texts, journals, periodicals, magazines, and access to online databases and information services. It also offers a virtual library which is accessible via the University’s website. Access to the Library's electronic resources.
    Online Learning
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  • Learning & Teaching Activities
    Learning & Teaching Modes

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    Workload

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    Learning Activities Summary

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  • Assessment

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    1. Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
    2. Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
    3. Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
    4. Assessment must maintain academic standards.

    Assessment Summary

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    Assessment Detail

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    Submission

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    Course Grading

    Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

    M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
    Grade Mark Description
    FNS   Fail No Submission
    F 1-49 Fail
    P 50-64 Pass
    C 65-74 Credit
    D 75-84 Distinction
    HD 85-100 High Distinction
    CN   Continuing
    NFE   No Formal Examination
    RP   Result Pending

    Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

    Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

    Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

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