Overview
A technological innovation-driven entrepreneurship paper for individuals who aspire to build a career either in innovation-focused organisations, start-ups, or those with a keen interest in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Facing hyper-competition and increasing demands for growth, innovation is at the heart of all great companies, no matter their size or industry. MANT 301/ENTR 311 is intended to provide a strategic and integrative perspective on entrepreneurial thinking, formulation and implementation of innovation strategies, and managing innovation to gain competitive advantage. It is designed to help students develop strong theoretical foundations and meet the needs of future entrepreneurs who must develop analytical skills to ensure effective business activities to respond to dynamic environments.
About this paper
| Paper title | Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Subject | Entrepreneurship |
| EFTS | 0.1500 |
| Points | 18 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Prerequisite
- One of (MANT 251 or ENTR 201 or ENTR 211) and 18 further 200-level points
- Restriction
- MANT 301
- Schedule C
- Commerce
- Notes
- Multi-coded with MANT 301
- Contact
- management@otago.ac.nz
- More information link
View more information on the Department of Management's website
- Teaching staff
Co-ordinator: Dr Annie Zhang
- Paper Structure
Workshops, discussions and tutorials.
- Teaching Arrangements
One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week, plus additional group meetings.
- Textbooks
No prescribed textbooks.
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Communication, Critical thinking, Ethics, Self-motivation, Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper will:
- Critically analyze and apply key theories, concepts, and frameworks in technological innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for technology-enabled and digital innovation across industries and markets, considering customer needs, technological feasibility, and commercial potential.
- Compare and critically evaluate alternative models and pathways for technological innovation, digitalization, entrepreneurship, and commercialization.
- Assess the role of entrepreneurial ecosystems—including incubators, accelerators, investors, universities, and public institutions—in supporting the creation and growth of technology ventures.
- Evaluate how digitalization and strategic sustainability shape innovation and entrepreneurial decision-making, including business model transformation, economic, environmental, and social value creation, and long-term competitive advantage.
- Develop, justify, and communicate a coherent business model and venture strategy for a technology-based start-up, integrating innovation, digitalization, entrepreneurship, strategy, sustainability, and commercialization.