MGB264 Entrepreneurial Incubator 2
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| Unit code: | MGB264 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | MGB263 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $2,174 |
| Pre-2021 CSP student contribution | $1,703 The pre-2021 commonwealth supported place (CSP) contribution amount only applies to students enrolled in a course prior to 2021. To learn more, visit our Understanding your fees page. |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,456 |
| International unit fee | $5,640 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB264 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB263 |
| Coordinator: | Artemis Chang | artemis.chang@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This capstone unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea.
In this unit you progress your Lean Startup Canvas for your venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your new venture for feedback from different stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and articulate all aspects of the Startup Lean Canvas as they relate to entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically evaluate and exercise judgment in applying the Startup Lean Canvas to entrepreneurial ventures, including revising design concepts based on feedback and testing to optimise and improve usability, desirability and feasibility. [HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically reflect on the social, cultural and ethical influences relevant to new entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 5.1, 5.2]
- Clearly articulate the validity and value of a proposed solution to an intended audience using digital and other communication mechanisms. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Use a variety of platforms to communicate and connect an entrepreneurial venture with potential users and stakeholders. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.2)
Content
- Key activities required to meet value proposition
- Identifying key partners and suppliers
- Resourcing our value proposition (physical, financial, human, intellectual)
- Funding options and revenue streams
- Cost structures
- Communicating and pitching with influence
- Online resources for entrepreneurs
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as workshops and tutorials. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, individual consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Core Activity and Partner Analysis
This assessment requires you to identify the purpose and core activities of the proposed new venture and justify, as well as plan on how to structure the venture. You will also identify who you will partner with (collaborate) in bringing the product/service to the market, justifying (for example business and ethical grounds), as well as a plan on how to reach and contract partners.
As Entrepreneurs in Training, peer reviewing each other's proposals contributes to 5% of the total grade (out of 25%).
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1, 3.2)
Assessment: Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis
In this assessment you are required to undertake an analysis of the cost structure of your new venture and identify the revenue streams. You will need to justify the viability of the venture in the early stages and beyond.
As Entrepreneurs in Training, peer reviewing each other's proposals contributes to 5% of the total grade (out of 25%).
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1)
Assessment: The Final Pitch
You wil present your entrepreneurial venture and lean start-up canvas to a judging panel. Convince them of your venture's viability through thorough research, a viable business model, and a demonstration of your team's resources and skills. Additionally, showcase your completed venture details for online communication and engagement with users and stakeholders.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1, 1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis, The Final Pitch
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO5, The Final Pitch
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2026, Online
| Unit code: | MGB264 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB263 |
Overview
This capstone unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea.
In this unit you progress your Lean Startup Canvas for your venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your new venture for feedback from different stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and articulate all aspects of the Startup Lean Canvas as they relate to entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically evaluate and exercise judgment in applying the Startup Lean Canvas to entrepreneurial ventures, including revising design concepts based on feedback and testing to optimise and improve usability, desirability and feasibility. [HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically reflect on the social, cultural and ethical influences relevant to new entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 5.1, 5.2]
- Clearly articulate the validity and value of a proposed solution to an intended audience using digital and other communication mechanisms. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Use a variety of platforms to communicate and connect an entrepreneurial venture with potential users and stakeholders. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.2)
Content
- Key activities required to meet value proposition
- Identifying key partners and suppliers
- Resourcing our value proposition (physical, financial, human, intellectual)
- Funding options and revenue streams
- Cost structures
- Communicating and pitching with influence
- Online resources for entrepreneurs
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as workshops and tutorials. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, individual consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Overview
Students may be required to attend campus or an assessment centre for the purposes of assessment, regardless of the attendance mode for the unit.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Core Activity and Partner Analysis
This assessment requires you to identify the purpose and core activities of the proposed new venture and justify, as well as plan on how to structure the venture. You will also identify who you will partner with (collaborate) in bringing the product/service to the market, justifying (for example business and ethical grounds), as well as a plan on how to reach and contract partners.
As Entrepreneurs in Training, peer reviewing each other's proposals contributes to 5% of the total grade (out of 25%).
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1, 3.2)
Assessment: Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis
In this assessment you are required to undertake an analysis of the cost structure of your new venture and identify the revenue streams. You will need to justify the viability of the venture in the early stages and beyond.
As Entrepreneurs in Training, peer reviewing each other's proposals contributes to 5% of the total grade (out of 25%).
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1)
Assessment: The Final Pitch
You wil present your entrepreneurial venture and lean start-up canvas to a judging panel. Convince them of your venture's viability through thorough research, a viable business model, and a demonstration of your team's resources and skills. Additionally, showcase your completed venture details for online communication and engagement with users and stakeholders.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1, 1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis, The Final Pitch
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO5, The Final Pitch
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, Cost and Revenue Stream Analysis
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | MGB264 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB263 |
| Coordinator: | Artemis Chang | artemis.chang@qut.edu.au |
Overview
This capstone unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea.
In this unit you progress your Lean Startup Canvas for your venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your new venture for feedback from different stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and articulate all aspects of the Startup Lean Canvas as they relate to entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically evaluate and exercise judgment in applying the Startup Lean Canvas to entrepreneurial ventures, including revising design concepts based on feedback and testing to optimise and improve usability, desirability and feasibility. [HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically reflect on the social, cultural and ethical influences relevant to new entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 5.1, 5.2]
- Clearly articulate the validity and value of a proposed solution to an intended audience using digital and other communication mechanisms. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Use a variety of platforms to communicate and connect an entrepreneurial venture with potential users and stakeholders. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.2)
Content
- Key activities required to meet value proposition
- Identifying key partners and suppliers
- Resourcing our value proposition (physical, financial, human, intellectual)
- Funding options and revenue streams
- Cost structures
- Communicating and pitching with influence
- Online resources for entrepreneurs
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as workshops and tutorials. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, individual consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Core Activity and Partner Analysis
This assessment item includes a recorded 5 min pitch & a 1500 word pitch document
Task description
Record a 5-minute pitch to communicate the purpose and core activities of the proposed new venture and justify, as well as plan on how to structure the venture. You will also identify who you will partner with (collaborate) in bringing the product/service to the market, justify (for example, business and ethical grounds), and provide a plan to reach and contract partners.
As Entrepreneurs in Training, peer reviewing each other's proposals contributes to 10% of the total grade (out of 45%).
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1, 3.2)
Assessment: The Final Pitch
Assessment 2 assesses your ability to demonstrate venture viability through execution, learning, and judgment.
The assessment has two linked components:
-
-
An investor‑ready venture pitch focused on
- value proposition clarity
- business model coherence
- commercial viability
-
An individual oral business model defense, focused on
- learning from MVP testing cycles
- cost, revenue, social, cultural, ethical, and legal reasoning
-
You may work collaboratively for the pitch. Each person is marked individually.
This assignment is NOT automatically eligible for the 48-hour late submission period. The request for an extension needs to be submitted and approved by the unit coordinator.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1, 1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO5, The Final Pitch
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2026, Online
| Unit code: | MGB264 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | MGB263 |
Overview
This capstone unit is the second of two incubator units that will further develop students' entrepreneurial (venture focus) or intrapreneurial (innovation focus) ideas and subject these ideas to greater viability assessment. The incubator units will enable students to further build on the ideas developed in MGB162 Ideate and Create and foster more in-depth consideration of business planning and development. Alternatively, students may wish to further explore the viability of a new idea.
In this unit you progress your Lean Startup Canvas for your venture covering off topics including refinement of key activities relative to your value proposition; identification of key resources; identification of key partners; funding and revenue options; and consideration of cost structures. You will get the opportunity to pitch to your new venture for feedback from different stakeholders in the ecosystem.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Identify and articulate all aspects of the Startup Lean Canvas as they relate to entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 1.1]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.1)
- Critically evaluate and exercise judgment in applying the Startup Lean Canvas to entrepreneurial ventures, including revising design concepts based on feedback and testing to optimise and improve usability, desirability and feasibility. [HO 2.1, 2.2]
- Critically reflect on the social, cultural and ethical influences relevant to new entrepreneurial ventures. [KS 5.1, 5.2]
- Clearly articulate the validity and value of a proposed solution to an intended audience using digital and other communication mechanisms. [PC 3.1, 3.2]
- Use a variety of platforms to communicate and connect an entrepreneurial venture with potential users and stakeholders. [KS 1.2]Relates to: UG Business Capabilities: KS (1.2)
Content
- Key activities required to meet value proposition
- Identifying key partners and suppliers
- Resourcing our value proposition (physical, financial, human, intellectual)
- Funding options and revenue streams
- Cost structures
- Communicating and pitching with influence
- Online resources for entrepreneurs
Learning Approaches
This unit takes a blended approach to learning and teaching. You will be provided with both eContent and timetabled activities such as workshops and tutorials. eContent will be clearly identified on your Canvas site for you to engage with on a weekly basis before your classes. eContent could include videos, readings, self-reflection and/or peer activities designed to enhance your learning experience. During the timetabled activities, the unit coordinator and/or your tutor will further explain content and you will be provided with opportunities to explore this content in a collaborative learning environment. After your weekly classes, you should continue to engage with unit resources to ensure you consolidate your understanding of unit content. Teaching team members will also be available for one-on-one consultations to assist you with your learning journey.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
Students will receive feedback in various forms throughout the semester which may include:
- Informal: worked examples, such as verbal feedback in class, individual consultation
- Formal: in writing, such as checklists, rubrics, written commentary
- Direct: to individual students, either in written form or in consultation
- Indirect: to the whole class
Assessment
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Core Activity and Partner Analysis
This assessment item includes a recorded 5 min pitch & a 1500 word pitch document
Task description
Record a 5-minute pitch to communicate the purpose and core activities of the proposed new venture and justify, as well as plan on how to structure the venture. You will also identify who you will partner with (collaborate) in bringing the product/service to the market, justify (for example, business and ethical grounds), and provide a plan to reach and contract partners.
As Entrepreneurs in Training, peer reviewing each other's proposals contributes to 10% of the total grade (out of 45%).
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.1, 3.2)
Assessment: The Final Pitch
Assessment 2 assesses your ability to demonstrate venture viability through execution, learning, and judgment.
The assessment has two linked components:
-
-
An investor‑ready venture pitch focused on
- value proposition clarity
- business model coherence
- commercial viability
-
An individual oral business model defense, focused on
- learning from MVP testing cycles
- cost, revenue, social, cultural, ethical, and legal reasoning
-
You may work collaboratively for the pitch. Each person is marked individually.
This assignment is NOT automatically eligible for the 48-hour late submission period. The request for an extension needs to be submitted and approved by the unit coordinator.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Business Capabilities (AoL goals): KS (1.1, 1.2), HO (2.1, 2.2), PC (3.2), SE (5.1, 5.2)
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Weekly resources will be made available on the unit Canvas site.
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the ordinary risks associated with this unit. You should, however, familiarise yourself with evacuation procedures operating in the buildings in which you attend classes and take the time to view the Emergency video.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
QUT Business Capabilities (Undergraduate)
HO (2.1): Critical Analysis
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
HO (2.2): Independent Judgement and Decision-Making
Relates to: ULO2, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.1): Discipline Knowledge
Relates to: ULO1, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
KS (1.2): Technical and Technological Skills
Relates to: ULO5, The Final Pitch
PC (3.1): Professional Communication (Written)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis
PC (3.2): Professional Communication (Oral)
Relates to: ULO4, Core Activity and Partner Analysis, The Final Pitch
SE (5.1): Ethical and Legal Understanding
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch
SE (5.2): Global Social Responsibility
Relates to: ULO3, The Final Pitch