Entrepreneurial Mindset

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SC-175
Transform ideas into viable businesses in just 12 weeks through this microcredential.

Explore the principles of entrepreneurship, learn about essential tools and develop insights on startup issues, pitfalls and success strategies.

 

Duration
12 weeks
Microcredential
$4,000.00

Key facts

Course category
AI, Cybersecurity and Technology, AI and Technology Innovation
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Duration
12 weeks
Group Bookings
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Prerequisite/s
There are no prerequisites for this short course
Certification
Digital Credential

Why this course?

Experience an immersive learning journey supported by practical workshops and 1:1 coaching.  You’ll learn from experts in the field and acquire the skills needed to develop a successful business venture. 

 

Why study a short course at La Trobe

Industry experience while you study

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Course content

Developed as part of the Startup Year program, a Commonwealth government initiative, this microcredential offers a structured 12-week pathway for participants to develop their ideas and capability to launch a viable business.  The course includes a series of masterclasses, workshops, and 1:1 coaching on core topics.

 Topics covered include:

  • Entrepreneurial mindset

  • Market validation principles

  • Roadmap for your business

  • Finance and VC valuation

  • Workplace obligations, grants, IP.

On successful completion of this microcredential, you will be awarded a digital credential and earn 15 academic credit points, which is the equivalent of CSE5003 - Professional Practices and Entrepreneurship in IT, a subject in the Masters of Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Cybersecurity, Digital Media, Information and Communications Technology, Data Science and Quantum Information Technology.

If admitted into one of these degrees in accordance with university policies, you may apply for advanced standing (credit) in the subject CSE5003.

 

 

 

You’ll learn:

After completing this microcredential, you will have developed competent skills and be able to

  • Evaluate the various types of resources needed to develop and finance an entrepreneurial venture
  • Develop a business plan ready to pitch to a venture capitalist
  • Analyse ethical dilemmas in IT using a comprehensive approach that incorporates awareness of cultural and global issues
  • Lead with integrity, using an ethical framework that supports the analysis of ethical dilemmas in IT and business.

These skills are in alignment with the Australian Skills Classification specialist tasks within the following Cluster families:

Business operations and financial activities:

  • Develop financial or business plans
  • Provide leadership to align operational activities with the organisations’ vision and goals
  • Direct or manage financial activities or operations.

Data analytics and databases:

  • Analyse market, industry or customer-related data and trends.

Your study experience

This microcredential is delivered in person and via online learning within the advertised 12-week period.  The total expected time commitment for this course is up to 120 hours, including assessment.

 Assessment for this course includes:

  • Written Value Proposition (10%)
  • Written Business Plan (25%)
  • Presentation of Pitch to investors (10%)
  • Case Study: Exploring Ethical Dilemmas in Entrepreneurship (30%)
  • LinkedIn and social media profile enhancement (25%)

Frequently Asked Questions

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I would like information about a short course. Who can assist me?  

Email: LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au 

Phone: 1300 135 045

I have paid the fee for a short course. When will I be able to access it?  

On completion of your registration, you'll be provided with an account on our Learning Management System (LMS) and the course material will be made available at the advertised date, or as outlined on your registration confirmation email.  For our on-demand courses, access will be immediate.

What payment options are there?

  • You may arrange to pay by BPAY or EFT
  • For group bookings, we encourage purchase orders.  Contact us for a quote, and upon receipt of your purchase order we can make the course available to you.
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to arrange instalment payments.

Contact us on LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au for assistance. 

Can I arrange payment with a Purchase Order?

Yes, we accept Purchase Orders. Please email to LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au and our La Trobe Professional team will provide you with payment details and access to your course. 

I am getting an error when I try to log into my LMS account. Can you help? 

  • The first thing to check is your order confirmation email - it will contain your Learning Management System (LMS) account and password.  Note that this account may not be the same as your staff, student or previous short course participant account. 
  • The second thing to check is that you're logging on as a short course participant and not as a student - choose 'Other Users' - select Short Course as your institution and use your account and password as provided.

If you need any assistance, contact us on LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au. 

I want to enrol multiple staff in a short course. How do I go about this? 

Contact LaTrobeProfessional@latrobe.edu.au so that we can discuss options with you.  

What certification will I receive?

The type of certification depends on the assessment involved in the course. For example:

  • Microcredentials:  You will receive a digital credential that confirms the skills you’ve acquired, any assessments you’ve completed and potential pathways for credit or advanced standing towards a degree. 
  • Other assessed short courses:  This may include bridging programs or courses that prepare you for external certification from a professional body.  You might receive a certificate of achievement or a digital badge (a digital version of a certificate of achievement).
  • Non-assessed courses:  If a course doesn’t involve formal assessment, you’ll receive a certificate of attendance.
  • Single-subject enrolment: If you enrol in a single subject, you will receive an official transcript for that subject.

Please note that short courses or microcredentials are not formal qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework but may be eligible for consideration as advanced standing (credit) towards a degree.

What is a microcredential? 

Microcredentials are short courses that are assessed, carry academic credit, and to deliver specific skills or knowledge.  While they can be taken as standalone courses, many are designed to be combined or ‘stacked’ with other microcredentials to form the equivalent of a subject within a degree program.  Upon successful completion, you’ll earn a digital credential that outlines the skills and credit obtained, and any opportunities for stacking.

For La Trobe microcredentials, any advanced standing or stacking pathways are clearly expressed on the course page.   

What is advanced standing?

Advanced standing refers to credit for prior study or formal learning that can be credited towards a qualification, thereby reducing the number of subjects required to complete a course. For short courses or microcredentials (if these have been completed through recognised institutions or platforms and are deemed equivalent to La Trobe University subjects), credit may be granted either for specific La Trobe subjects or as unspecified credit towards elective requirements of a La Trobe course.

For La Trobe microcredentials, any advanced standing or stacking pathways are clearly expressed on the course page.   Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive a digital credential, which may be used when applying for credit for the relevant degree at La Trobe.

For more details, visit the University’s advanced standing web page.