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Subject Overview

You will learn about the key elements in ecosystems that are crucial in supporting start-up ventures and the scale-up of growth-oriented firms. You'll study alongside successful innovators and entrepreneurs, developing the skills to recognise, assess and realise opportunities. You'll also construct creative solutions to problems and take action when facing ambiguous and uncertain circumstances.

In your Bachelor of Commerce INNOVENT major, you will undertake an exciting real-world project that integrates theory and practice as you work with a client organisation in a real world context. The options include start-ups, corporate venturing, Māori enterprise, social enterprise, new product development and technological innovation. This project-based experience will give you invaluable hands-on experience, setting you up for the realities of the workplace. To complete the project brief, you will need to establish and maintain a professional relationship with your client organisation and display appropriate leadership and management skills.

Innovation and Entrepreneurship works well with majors in other business-related subjects including Marketing, Finance, international Business and Operations and Supply Chain Management.

Knowledge and Skills

In your Bachelor of Commerce INNOVENT major you will gain the skills to:
- Recognise and seize opportunities that can be shaped to advance your career and improve the wellbeing of the people and organisations
- Capture value from innovation
- Solve business problems creatively and communicate effectively
- Understand how science and technology can be commercialised
- Develop a financial plan for a new venture
- Attract investors who bring ‘smart’ money to opportunities that can make a difference in Aotearoa-New Zealand
- Recognise the importance of supporting ecosystems locally and internationally
- Work in multidisciplinary teams as you turn an idea into an opportunity

Potential Careers

There are numerous opportunities for graduates to work for both innovative start-ups and established ventures in New Zealand and internationally, converting creative ideas into innovative execution and commercialisation.
Potential roles include:
• Start-up founder
• Social entrepreneur
• Business adviser or consultant
• Business analyst
• Business development manager
• Commercial/Project manager
• Innovation leader
• Product manager
• Technology transfer specialist

Schedule

Plan Schedules

Complete 75 points comprising:

  • 30 points for all Stage II Compulsory Courses, and
  • 15 points for all Stage III Compulsory Course, and
  • 30 points from Elective Courses

Selected courses must include at least 45 points at level 300.

Stage II Compulsory Courses

Complete 30 points for ALL of the following:

Stage III Compulsory Course

Complete 15 points for ALL of the following:

Elective Courses

Complete exactly 30 points from the following: