For all enquiries, please contact:
Name: Zrinka Tokic, eChallenge Program Manager
Email: zrinka.tokic@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8313 7131

For all academic enquiries, please contact:
Name: Gary Hancock, Director, Undergraduate Program ECIC
Email: gary.hancock@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: +61 8 8313 0125

Semester 2
For full details see adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/information/schedule/

Thursdays from 28th July to 15th September; 6 October 2016
5:30pm to 7pm
Lower Napier LG29

Additional sessions:
Thursday 22 September (to be confirmed) - Venture Showcase
Thursday 13 October - Semi-final Presentation (teams will be advised of presentation time)

If successful to Final Presentation:
Thursday 20 October - class
Thursday 27 October - Final presentation

Students on completion of the course will:

1. Understand the entrepreneurial process of turning an idea into a viable and sustainable venture and the ability to communicate innovative ideas and concepts effectively
2. Have the ability to identify and analyse a range of strategic sources of resources for innovative entrepreneurial ventures
3. Have a sound understanding of the purpose of a business plan be able to prepare, develop and communicate a plan;
4. Understand the importance of building a balanced and effective entrepreneurial team
5. Have an understanding of the legal and ethical issues facing entrepreneurs
6. Know how assess a new opportunity or venture to determine its viability and sustainability
7. Demonstrate an ability to operationalise a business plan
8. Have the confidence to develop their own business venture or advise others who are doing so

Text book:
No text required

Extensive readings and materials are available on MyUni

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. The University Library web page is: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/library/ 
From this link, you are able to access the Library's electronic resources.

MyUni is the University of Adelaide's online learning environment. It is used to support traditional face-to-face lectures, tutorials and workshops at the University. MyUni provides access to various features including announcements, course materials, discussion boards and assessments for each online course of study (see: https://myuni.adelaide.edu.au)

This course is offered in blended learning mode with the face-to-face component offered in workshops.

Please see schedule for full details: adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/information/schedule/

As a guide, a 3 unit course comprises a total of 156 hours work (this includes face-to-face contact, any online components, and self directed study).

This is a draft schedule and sessions are a guide only. The timetable may be changed during the course delivery if necessary.

For dates see Australian eChallenge webpage and MyUni
adelaide.edu.au/echallenge/information/schedule/

Session	Content
1	Introduction to the Australian eChallenge, and Entrepreneurship
2	Design Thinking, eChallenge Business Model Canvas
3	Developing Entrepreneurial Strategies, Creativity & Innovation
4	Identifying Business Opportunities/Lean Start-up
5	Marketing for Start-ups
6	Understanding Intellectual Property Issues for Start-ups
7	How to Raise and Manage Cash for a Start-up
8	How to Write a Business Plan
9	Venture Showcase
10	Presenting the Opportunity and Pitch your Idea
11	Semi-final Presentation

All assessments for this course are completed at this stage.

Teams that successfully progress to the Finals stage are in the running to win prizes as listed on the eChallenge website. Additional content are as follows:

Session	Content
12	60 Second Pitch Training
13	Finals Presentation
14	Awards Dinner

The program involves a series of formal lectures, workshops, one-to-one mentoring sessions and team meetings over the duration of the program. Participants are required, as a member of a team, to develop and write a business plan and make a presentation to a panel of judges at the semi-final stage.

The Australian eChallenge course, ENTREP 7900 and ENTREP 3900 fulfil the requirements of the Small Group Discovery Experience through the following;

1. Students form small groups of 2 to 6 members
2. They receive guidance and intellectual stimulation from the course director at the commencement of the process
3. Their task is to research and identify an opportunity that they will work on through the course
4. Learning will come from a collaborative environment consisting of interaction with other students, external (industry) experts, and access to a senior academic throughout their course
5. Their learning is self-directed, there are no formal lectures, rather workshops to assist them in their investigation of their chosen opportunity
6. All learning is based on student driven enquiry; that is the teacher responds to the needs of the small groups of students individually, rather than in a class environment.

An overview of the course assessment appears in the following Table. Details appear in the following section:

#	Assessment	Length	Weighting	Due Date	Learning Outcomes
1	Business Model Canvas (Group)	A3 Canvas	15%	See MyUni	5, 6
2	Venture Showcase (Individual)	Presentation	15%	See MyUni	1, 3, 4 & 7
3	Business Proposal (Group)	A3 Canvas, 1 page exec summary, 10 pages appendices	15%	See MyUni	1-6 & 8
4	Semi-final presentation (Individual)	Presentation	15%	See MyUni	3 & 8
5	Online Multiple Choice test (Individual)	4 quizzes, 10 questions each	20% (5% each)	See MyUni	1-8
6	Reflection (4 x Individual)	1500 words for all 4 reflections	20% (5% each)	See MyUni	1-8
	Total		100%

Students should attend all classes in order to pass the course. There is considerable experiential learning in workshops during the classes that build your knowledge and thus enable you to be successful in this course.  

Course results are subject to moderation by the ECIC Board of Examiners

Assessment requiring moderation will be carried out by the Academic Director or their nominee.

Assessment 1: Business Model Canvas (Individual)
Weighting: 15%
Submission Details: Online through Turnitin 

Task:
Prepare a Business Model Canvas that clearly identifies your opportunity.
The business model canvas template is provided (under 'Concept Proposal' navigation menu on left).
It is advisable to cover all of the areas in the template, and the supporting template document will help you understand what is required.

Length and Presentation:
There is no word count, but you should address all the components of the Business Model Canvas. It should fill an A3 sheet.

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
Each Business Model Canvas is sent to judges for feedback.
The Academic Director moderates the submission using the academic criteria and feedback from the judges to allocate a grade for the assignment.
Clear description in each of the canvas sections
Logical connection between each of the sections. In other words, the sections support each other.
Clear, concise and grammatically well written communication. Dot points and diagrams are acceptable

 

Assessment 2: Venture Showcase
Weighting: 10%
Submission Details: Attendance at the Venture Showcase

Task:
Participate in the Venture Showcase where you/your team present your concept to the public.

Length and Presentation:
4-8pm (4 hours)
Set up of a booth at a trade exhibition using props and materials to present your ideas. Meet and engage with the public to present your concept as well as receive feedback from them.

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Presentation – Clarity of concept and attractiveness of display
• Team – how well the team presents and engages with the public
• Business idea – clarity and communication of concept.
• Judges will assess against these criteria and the results are moderated by the Academic Director.

 

Assessment 3: Business Proposal (Group)
Weighting: 15%
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task: A template will be provided
Write a business proposal for the opportunity to be commercialised.

Your proposal must:

• Be typed using a minimum 12 point font on A4 plain paper
• Have margins of at least 2cm and with a page number at the bottom of each page

Not all of the subheadings will be relevant to your business opportunity. Please remove those areas that are not relevant. Make sure you update the numbering for all the subheadings.

Some tables have been included as a guide to information required. To keep your business plan to the maximum 10 pages, some table information will need to be incorporated into one main spreadsheet and included in the appendices.

Length and Presentation:
It may contain:

• Cover page
• Contents page
• Business plan: maximum 10 pages
• Appendices: maximum 6 pages

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Each proposal is assessed by at least 5 judges and the average of their marks is used.
• The Academic Director moderates the results using the academic criteria and feedback from the judges to allocate a grade for the assignment.
• Logical, clear and concise descriptions, definitions and explanations covering the prompts in the template
• Provide realistic financial details of your business opportunity
• Highlight what makes your business opportunity new, creative and innovative
• Explain your concept in a compelling manner to hold the judges interest
• Thorough research of competition and the market place
• Clear concise and grammatically written communication.

 

Assessment 4: Semi-final Presentation (Individual)
Weighting: 15%
Submission Details: In person at the location indicated in MyUni

Task:
Prepare and present the opportunity that your team has developed to a group of judges. The judges are drawn from business and industry representatives as well as the Academic Director.

Length and Presentation:
Presentation: 15 minutes using audio-visual aids
Question and Answer: 10 minutes from the judges

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Each presentation is assessed by up to 4 judges and the Academic Director
• Assessment is based on the presentation and responses to questions from the judges which will inform the their assessment of the viability, feasibility, and desirability of the opportunity.
• The Academic Director moderates the results using the academic criteria and feedback from the judges to allocate a grade for the assignment.

Aspects of your presentation that will inform the judges assessment include (but not exclusively)

• Personal presentation influences the judges assessment of your opportunity, including:
  • Appropriate clothing. Your attire should be a message about your opportunity.
  • Body language. How the team interacts and their mannerisms sends a message.
  • Speech – tone, inflection, and using jargon-free language will impact how well your message is received.
  • Clear, logical and concise explanations of your business opportunity including the problem you are solving, the market and future potential of your concept
• Use of visual aids is important, consider your audio visual presentation, the use of props, prototypes, etc.

Question and Answer section

• Provide substantive responses, ensuring you answer the question
  
  

 Assessment 5: 4 x Online multiple choice test (Individual)

Weighting: 20% (5% each)
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Answer multiple choice questions. Test will be available 5 days before the due date.

Length and Presentation:
4 quizes; each with 10 multiple choice questions

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:
One point per correct response to questions.

Assessment 6: Australian eChallenge Reflection (Individual)
Weighting: 20% (5% each reflection)
Submission Details: Online through MyUni

Task:
Personal reflection on your experiences during the course

• Reflect on the lessons learnt
• What have you changed or revised as a result?
• What have you confirmed as appropriate for your business opportunity?

Length and Presentation:
1500 words

Criteria by which your assessment will be marked:

• Clarity of communciation
• Logic of conclusions – ie. Your reflections show how feedback from judges, public, your market, etc resulted in changes to your opportunity or how you view entrepreneurship.
• Identify ways to improve on business opportunity and strategies for implementation
• Reflect on your group dynamics and impact on the process of developing an opportunity.

All text based assignments must be submitted via MyUni.
Please refer to step by step instructions: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/myuni/tutorials/files/AssignmentStudentSubmission.pdf

There are a few points to note about the submission of assignments:

• Assignment Submission:  Assignments should not be emailed to the instructor; they must be lodged via the MyUni Course site (unless specified to do both). Note that assignments may be processed via TURNITIN, which is an online plagiarism prevention tool.
• Cover Sheet:  Please submit, separate to your assignment, the completed University of Adelaide Assessment Cover Sheet providing details of yourself and your team members (if applicable), your assignment, the course, date submitted, etc. as well as the declaration signed by you that this is your (your team’s) work.  Note that the declaration on any electronically submitted assignment will be deemed to have the same authority as a signed declaration.
• Backup Copy of Assignments:  You are advised to keep a copy of your assignments in case the submitted copy goes missing.  Please ensure that all assignment pages are numbered. If your assignment contains confidential information, you should discuss any concerns with the Course Lecturer prior to submission.
• Extensions of Time:  Any request for an extension of time for the submission of an assignment should be made well before the due date of the assignment to the Course Lecturer.  Normally, extensions will only be granted for a maximum of two weeks from the original assignment submission date.  Extensions will only be granted in cases of genuine extenuating circumstances and proof, such as a doctor’s certificate, may be required.
• Failure to submit: Failure to submit an assignment on time or by the agreed extension deadline may result in penalties and may incur a fail grade.  Note that a late penalty of 5% of the total available marks for that assessment item will be incurred each day an assignment is handed in late (Unless otherwise stated in 'Assessment Related Requirements' or 'Assessment Detail' above).  Assignments handed in after 14 days from the due submission date will fail even if a 100% mark is granted for the work.

Resubmission & Remarking
Resubmission of an assignment for remarking after reworking it to obtain a better mark will not normally be accepted.  Approval for resubmission will only be granted on medical or compassionate grounds.