This course uses adapted materials from the OUUK course B205 Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship. They will be distributed to you in the form of a Course Guide, a set of five study units, and a set of required readings.
The study units
The study units set out your study pathway through the course readings and other course learning resources. They provide you with learning material, such as case studies, articles, and activities that are designed to facilitate your understanding of each topic. As you work through the study units, you will also come across various study tips that aim to improve your study skills.
You'll therefore need to keep referring to the units as you work through the course. The five units are as follows:
Unit 1 introduces key ideas and definitions about innovation and entrepreneurship, including different types of innovation and entrepreneurship, the connection between innovation and entrepreneurship, the innovation process, the entrepreneurial process and individual entrepreneurs. It also emphasises the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship by considering 'what it all means for me'.
Unit 2 covers entrepreneurial teams, business models and risk and trust, with the focus on the skills required to create teams, build networks and secure the necessary resources for an innovate and entrepreneurial venture.
Unit 3 explores the many contexts in which innovation and entrepreneurship are practised around the world by addressing geographic locations, industry sectors, technologies, organisation types and implications for policy and practice.
Unit 4 discusses the process for creating new ventures, from generating ideas, forming teams, and preparing a business plan for pitching the venture proposal.
Unit 5 supports you in integrating the knowledge and skills you will have obtained in the first four units and building up a holistic review of innovation and entrepreneurship environment and proposing a new venture.
The study units and the amount of study time devoted to them are as follows:
Unit | Title | No. of weeks |
1 | Core concepts | 6 |
2 | Developing opportunities | 7 |
3 | Context and variety | 7 |
4 | Creating new ventures | 7 |
5 | Reflection and integration (and revision) | 5 |
| Total | 32 |
Set textbook
There is no set textbook for this course. A set of study units entitled Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship which incorporates book chapters selected from the OUUK course B205 Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship will be provided to you on the OLE.
Two other books will be of value to you, but please note they are not required to complete the course:
Bessant, J. & Tidd, J. (2020). Managing innovation: Integrating technological, market and organizational change (7th ed.). Wiley.
Mariotti, S. & Glackin, C. (2020). Entrepreneurship: Starting and operating a small business (5th ed.). Pearson.
Reference books/materials
The following reference materials are also optional; they are suggested if you would like to read more about innovation and entrepreneurship from different sources.
Christensen, C. M. (2019). The prosperity paradox: How innovation can lift nations out of poverty. Harper Business.
Drucker, P. (2015). Innovation and entrepreneurship. Routledge.
Paulus, P. B. & Nijstad, B. A. (2019). The Oxford handbook of group creativity and innovation. Oxford University Press.
Ramsinghani, M. (2021). The Business of Venture Capital: The art of raising a fund, structuring investments, portfolio management, and exits (3rd ed.). Wiley.
Scarborough, N. & Cornwall, J. (2019). Essentials of entrepreneurship and small business management (9th ed.). Pearson.
Schilling, M. (2022). Strategic management of technological innovation (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
Learning support
The self-study materials outlined above will help you achieve the course intended learning outcomes.
BUS 3005BED will also include five two-hour live online lectures which aim to consolidate your understanding of the key concepts, as well as 31 one-hour live online surgeries which provide a platform for you to raise questions on the course materials, and to obtain guidance in preparing your assignments.
There are five six-hour day schools (compulsory, in person) which are designed to provide you with the opportunities to interact with teachers and fellow classmates, and participate in activities, discussions and presentations. These day schools will engage you in practising your communication, problem-solving and presentation skills that are important in the innovation and entrepreneurship processes.
Overall, the study units, online lectures, online surgeries and compulsory in-person day schools will help you to achieve all the learning outcomes of the course.
The Online Learning Environment (OLE)
The main place you will refer to for learning resources during the course is HKMU's Online Learning Environment (OLE). There you will have access not only to the course materials (including the study units and the course readings) in different formats (both PDF and ePub versions), but also to a rich array of multimedia materials such as videos, web-based activities and video lectures, etc. At the same time, you will be able to discuss topics with other students and your tutor interactively via the course discussion board.
My Milestone Tracker mobile app
The My Milestone Tracker mobile app is specifically designed to help you to check your study progress, such as your completion of assessment components, along the learning journey of the course.
Assessment
Course assessment includes continuous assessment as follows:
Assessment item | Weighting |
Assignment 1 | 15% |
Assignment 2 | 15% |
Assignment 3 | 20% |
Application-based assessments | 20% |
Lecture polls | 10% |
Compulsory oral presentation | 20% |
Total | 100% |
Continuous assessment (100%)
Continuous assessment consists of the following components:
Assignment 1 (15%)
This is an individual assignment which focuses on Unit 1. This assignment is used mainly to assess learning outcomes 1 and 2. You will be required to produce an individual visual essay and accompanying transcript based on an example of innovation or entrepreneurship that you have selected in accordance with course's guided approach.
Assignment 2 (15%)
This is an individual assignment which focuses on Units 1 and 2. This assignment is used mainly to assess learning outcomes 1 to 3. You are required to propose a new business that creates value for society and prepare a complete one-page business model canvas. You will also need to prepare a short report to outline three actions that you would take to address some practical issues in order to make the idea a reality.
Assignment 3 (20%)
This is an individual assignment which focuses on Unit 3. This assignment is used mainly to assess learning outcomes 1 and 4. You will be required to prepare an individual, case-based analysis of entrepreneurial/innovative activity that examines the role of particular contexts at different dimensions, including institutional, geographic, technological and organisational dimensions.
Application-based assessments (20%)
Marks will be given based on level of participation and achievements in activities that take place during the compulsory in-person day schools. They are used to assess learning outcomes 1 to 5.
Lecture polls (10%)
There will be two polling questions for each of the eight live online lectures to track your understanding of the lectures. They are used to assess learning outcomes 1 to 5.
Compulsory oral presentation (20%)
This is a compulsory individual assignment in which you will present your findings in the previous assignments. You will need to pass the oral presentation in order to pass the course. It is used to assess learning outcomes 1 to 5.
The pass mark for each assignment is 40. To order to pass this course, you must pass the compulsory oral presentation, participate in all day schools, and obtain 40 or above in the overall course score.
Assessment submission
As a mechanism to maintain academic integrity, you are required to submit the soft copy of your assignments as follows:
- Submission of soft copy
You should upload a soft copy of your assignment to the course OLE by 5 pm of the submission due date. Files uploaded to the OLE should be prepared in Microsoft Word. Please refer to the quick start guide for submission of assignments to Turnitin.
You do not have to submit a hard copy of your assignment. - 10% of the marks awarded to the assignment will be deducted for each calendar day
overdue until the soft copy of your assignment is submitted.
Assignment submission extension policy
The assignment policy of the University as stated in the Student Handbook should be observed. You are required to submit assignments for this course in accordance with the dates communicated by your Course Coordinator. You may apply for a submission extension on the grounds of illness, accident, disability, bereavement or other compassionate circumstances.
Applications for extensions must be submitted online via the OLE. Please note the following:
- Supporting documents must be submitted to justify applications for extensions of over seven days.
- Applications for extensions should normally be lodged before or on the due date.
- Applications are considered by:
- your tutor for extensions of up to seven days;
- the Course Coordinator for extensions of 8 to 21 days; and
- the Dean for extensions of over 21 days.
After an assignment is submitted via the OLE, it is your responsibility to check that the assignment has been successfully submitted. Extension applications due to any problem with uploading will not be accepted. The University cannot accept any responsibility for assignments that are not received by your tutor due to any problem with submission via the OLE. As a precaution, you are advised to keep a copy of each assignment you submit.
According to the University's policy, no extension of the due date will be allowed for the final assignment. This policy will be strictly enforced. Any late submission of the final assignment will result in the score of the assignment being adjusted to zero.
How to participate in online lecture polls and online quizzes
The online lecture polls will be available on the OLE and will be conducted during live online lectures. Students who join online lectures in real-time will complete the polls during the lecture time. Students who do not join the lectures in real-time can complete the polls during a set period of time (details will be posted on the OLE) after watching the recordings of the live online lectures.
Within the specified period, you can attempt the online lecture poll one time and submit your answers before the poll closes. Once you have submitted your answers, you will not be able to change or re-submit them. Also, if you open a poll on the OLE but do not attempt it, you will get zero marks for that poll.