Entrepreneurship

Creating a business while obtaining a degree in business Nathan Welch, Entrepreneurship graduate 2007

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Overview

• Introduction

• Why entrepreneurship at RMIT

• The science of successful business

• Work integrated learning

• What to expect

• My journey

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Why entrepreneurship?

• Relevant

• Action oriented

• Extraordinary levels of professional and personal development

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The science of

• Leadership

• New venture creation

• Firm effectiveness

• Innovation

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Work integrated learning

• Corporate venturing– South east water– Deloitte digital

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My journey

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What to expect

• Balance of theory and action

• Challenge

• Outlook

• Community

• Fun