Department
& Faculty:
Dept. of Information System,
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Systems
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Total
Lecture Hours: 42 hours lecture
Day: Wednesday
Venue: BK3, N28
Time: 8:00am –
11:00am
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Subject
& Code:
IT
Entrepreneurship
(SCD4763/SCK4763/SCK3463)
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Semester: Semester September
Academic
Session: 2011/12
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LECTURER
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TEL NO. / ROOM
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E-MAIL
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NorHashim bin Abu Samah
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07-5532239/ D07 361-01
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Synopsis
This course will provide an overview of the basic concepts on
entrepreneurship focusing on the nature, environment, and risks of new venture
formation and building of businesses. It is designed to explore the personality
of the entrepreneur and how innovative business ideas are created. Students
will learn to consider various type of business models, conduct feasibility
studies, write a business plan, and evaluate problems and finding solutions to
those problems in order to come out with creative and innovative IT products and
services. Furthermore, students will also learn plan the strategy required to
start a new business using Blue Ocean Strategy approach. Students will also be
exposed to case study method using a combination of cases from the textbook and
Harvard Business School cases in order to give them exposure to the real world
problems. Active participation by students during class discussions and
activities is encouraged and expected.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the semester, the student will have the:
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the semester, the student will have the:
CO
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Course
Outcomes
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Related
Program Outcome (PO)
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Evaluation Method
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1.
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Identify the overall entrepreneurial process and solve
real world problems through creative and innovative IT solutions.
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PO1 (C2,
P1, A1)
PO3 (C2,
P1, A2)
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A, Prs, CS, FA,Q
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2.
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Use entrepreneurship skills to investigate business
opportunities and the feasibility of transforming business concepts into
viable IT business.
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PO1(C4, P2, A3)
PO8 (KK1)
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PR, Prs, FA, CS
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3.
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Demonstrate leadership skills through role-playing of
various business positions in operating a business venture.
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PO9(LS1,
LS2)
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Prs,CS
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4.
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Present business solutions for a specific context
confidently, effectively and clearly
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PO4 (CS1, CS2, CS3, CS4)
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PR, Prs, CS
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(PR – Project; Q – Quiz; A –
Assignment; CS – Case Study; Prs – Presentation; FA – Final Exam)
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Student Learning Time
Teaching and Leaning Activities
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Student Learning Time (Hours)
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Face to
Face Learning
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Lecturer centered
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Lecture
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14
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Student centered
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Practical/Lab/Tutorial
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-
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Student Centered Activity (plus
in-class assessment)
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28
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Others
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-
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Others
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-
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Sub Total
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42
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Self
Learning
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Non Face to face or Student
Centered Learning (SCL)
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Assignments
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18
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Reports
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4
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Project
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18
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Group Discussion
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10
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Others
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-
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Revision
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5
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Assessment Preparation
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11
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Others
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-
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Sub Total
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66
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Formal
Assessment
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Continuous Assessment
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Quiz
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1
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Exam
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3
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Presentation
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6
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Final Examination
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3
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Others
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-
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Sub Total
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13
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TOTAL
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120
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Generic Skills Addressed
- Managerial skills
- Team Working
- Communication skills
- Updated with technologies trends
Teaching Methodology
To meet the course objectives,
this class will use a combination of methods and activities. A variety of
readings, assignments, case methods, projects, and exercises will be used to
gather or apply related information. In addition, facilitated lectures,
multimedia presentations, field trips and discussions will be used to give
additional information or to reinforce or enhance the learning content. Guest
speakers – Entrepreneurs and Professionals will provide additional perspectives
to the classroom experience.