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At iAccelerate, we believe in the power of practical experience and entrepreneurial education. That's why we offer exciting opportunities for students to engage with iAccelerate. Explore the intersections of academia and the startup world, gaining valuable skills, mentorship, and resources to transform your entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.

iAccelerate entrepreneurial subjects

Immerse yourself in a unique learning experience where iAccelerate principles are integrated into select subjects. These programs offer a fusion of academic knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, providing you with a competitive edge in the startup ecosystem. Explore the potential of blending academia and entrepreneurship.

UOW200: Innovation and Impact in Practice

This program leverages the expertise, resources and industry networks of iAccelerate, UOW’s world-class business incubator. It will adapt iAccelerate’s existing education program which is designed for the startup community, and adapt it for delivery at scale for our students.

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UOW300: Entrepreneurship for Impact

This subject will provide a pathway, facilities and support for those who complete the first program to launch student-led start-up and spin-out companies at iAccelerate

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Subjects that engage with companies

Gain hands-on experience and collaborate with innovative companies through our curated selection of degrees. These programs provide you with the chance to apply your skills in real-world settings and make a meaningful impact. There are a number of subjects embedded across the UOW curriculum and in extracurricular activities. Gain entrepreneurial education and practical experience. 

PHIL328: Philosophy at Work

Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

School of Humanities and Social Inquiry

This capstone subject in philosophy focuses on the role that philosophers can play in work outside of university teaching and research. We work with innovative new companies to explore ways in which philosophy can contribute to managing complex problems concerning the environment, health and medicine, social justice, education, and the development and use of new technology. This experience will highlight the skills you have developed through studying philosophy and allow you to begin to plan a successful career as a university graduate.

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BUS 200: Innovation for Global Goals

Faculty of Business and Law

School of Business

This subject gives students the tools and frameworks to understand, create and action unique innovative ideas to super wicked problems using the globally-recognised United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Through the use of systems thinking principles, students will apply an interconnected approach to tackling societal, biosphere and economic global challenges. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate with University students from across UOW to brainstorm ideas, workshop ideas with industry professionals and pitch ideas to experts.

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ECTE250 Engineering Design and Management 2

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering

This subject consists of a structured team design activity covering the first four phases of a product design cycle. Student teams will undertake the entire project using staff as 'costed' advisors. The team activity will be supplemented by lectures covering such areas as: language and communications; teamwork; and an introduction to key project management design and development activities, including management concepts and tools, to enable engineers to effectively manage the design and development aspects of both a project and its associated activities.

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ECTE351: Engineering Design and Management 3

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering

The aim of this subject is to provide students (in teams) with the opportunity to undertake a significant product development exercise, from target specification through to product launch. The emphasis is on the technical achievements of the team project. Student teams will undertake the entire project using staff as 'costed' advisors. A number of projects will also be industry supported projects that have industry customers. The team activity will be supplemented by lectures covering such areas as an introduction to key implementation activities including: management concepts and tools to enable engineers to effectively manage the critical implementation aspects of projects; social and ethical considerations; psychology/ergonomics; and engineering test methodology.

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CSIT321: Project 

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

School of Computing and Information Technology

This subject is the capstone project for undergraduate students in the School of Computing and Information Technology. It aims to provide students with practical experience in complete systems development. The projects connect groups of students with supervisors and clients that are facing an ICT-based problem for which the students are required to find innovative and creative solutions. Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a system. This involves: project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group coordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing, verification, and implementation. Teams will meet weekly with supervisors to discuss progress and problems.

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ENGG980: Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

This is an annual Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject for students enrolled in a Masters of Engineering degree. It prepares students for the future world of work through a series of interactive and practical lectures, tutorials and group activities focused on developing key employability skills required to be successful in the workforce. Students will refine their professional communication skills and understanding of Australian workplace requirements and apply these in job seeking contexts and recruitment processes. They will also engage in a group experience where they will work to solve real world problems. Students will develop a better understanding of the Australian workplace culture including building and strengthening the attributes required to work effectively and ethically.

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Subjects with embedded iAccelerate content

Immerse yourself in a unique learning experience where iAccelerate principles are integrated into select subjects. These programs offer a fusion of academic knowledge and entrepreneurial skills, providing you with a competitive edge in the startup ecosystem. Explore the potential of blending academia and entrepreneurship.

ASSH302 - Social Change and Advocacy Project

Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

School of the Arts, English and Media

This subject is taught as a Work Integrated Learning Placement with the Illawarra & Shoalhaven Social Research and Education Enterprise (ISSREE). ISSREE is a social research cooperative, coordinated by UOW and developed in partnership with the four local councils of the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions. Students will be actively embedded into the design, development and implementation of the field-work activities of ISSREE and the capstone assessment task will require students to analyse and present information and data about a social or public health issue affecting the local community.

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BCM206 - Future Networks

Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

School of the Arts, English and Media

The internet has revolutionised every aspect of our lives, reformatting and transcending personal, social and geographic boundaries. In this subject, we examine the emergence of global information networks and the rise of the network society. We explore the characteristics of the network society paradigm and the emerging phenomena of cyberculture, the attention economy, algorithmic feudalism, meme warfare, cyberwarfare, the internet of things, blockchains and decentralised finance. The assessments enable you to develop your own digital media projects or continue existing ones. All lectures and study materials are available online, and class interactions are structured as weekly seminars in which you prototype project ideas, workshop issues, and present your progress.

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ENTR903: Business Innovation Plan

Faculty of Business and Law

School of Business (Graduate Certificate of Innovation and Entrepreneurship / MBA Advanced Innovation and Entrepreneurship)

This subject enables students to explore the potential exploitation of their own business idea. Students evaluate opportunities from a range of perspectives including; financial, technical and legal. They conduct market research on their opportunity, develop a plan for exploitation and have the opportunity to present their proposal to a panel of experts who provide feedback on the commercial feasibility of the chosen project.

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MARK250: Advertising Practice and Creative Strategies

Faculty of Business and Law

School of Business 

The focus of this subject is to provide an understanding of advertising practice and the opportunity to explore creative aspects of advertising strategy. The subject will describe advertisings role in marketing and public relations, highlight ethical and regulatory issues around advertising, introduce students to the concept of brand positioning, explain the concept of advertising planning and strategy process, consider media opportunities and constraints, and encourage students to engage with the advertising creativity process and creative media strategies.

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BIOL342: Biomedical Research: Skills and Techniques

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

This subject is a project-based capstone providing students with (i) training and experience in skills and technologies that are at the cutting edge of contemporary biomedical research, and (ii) complementary guidance and training in the development of generic professional skills applicable to entering the workforce. This subject will involve a series of workshops and laboratory experiences using state of the art equipment at the University of Wollongong.

Results from student projects will be submitted using electronic lab notebooks, scientific reports and electronic posters. The ongoing experimental work will be accompanied by regular tutorials on topics including Career Development Learning and ePortfolio development to evidence skill development to future employers and assessing risks and understanding ethical considerations with scientific work. A highlight of this subject is the links students will make with industry partners as you conduct authentic research projects and share outcomes. Entry to this subject will be limited to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pre-Medicine Science & Health (Biomedical Research major), along with students enrolled in the Bachelor of Medical Biotechnology (Honours and Honours Deans Scholar) and the Bachelor of Science (Cell and Molecular Biology or Medical Biotechnology major) with or without Honours Deans Scholar.

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BIOL103: Molecules, Cells and Organisms

Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health

BIOL103 is the study of molecules, cell and organisms fundamental to biology. This subject provides an introduction to the topic areas of cell biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, genetics, microbiology and immunology. Students will look closely at the links between structure and function in cells and important biological molecules whilst investigating cellular division and mechanisms to control the cell cycle and prevent cancer. You will hear about techniques in genetic engineering and break throughs in biotechnology. You will learn about different microorganisms and their role in human, animal and/or plant health and explore the physiology of the immune system.

Students will also learn from Indigenous stories to develop cultural and scientific understanding. In addition, students will utilise frameworks, such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), to develop creative solutions to some of our world's biggest challenges.  Through engagement in these group research projects you will develop skills in effective research, problem-solving and communication; alongside teamwork, self reflection and peer assessment whilst developing your digital literacy skills in presenting your research through multiple formats (videos, pamphlets, podcasts, infographics etc). Through generation of an electronic Portfolio you can showcase your skill development.

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Postgraduate courses

RESH802: Responsible Research

RESH802 will provide training on the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and research ethics and publication. The course includes sections on research integrity, human and animal research ethics policies and processes, management of research data, authorship and acknowledgement, peer review publication, planning for impactful research and dissemination of research findings.

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Subjects with internship opportunities

Take your learning journey to the next level through our internship opportunities. We connect iAccelerate resident companies and alumni with talented students like you. Gain practical industry experience, expand your network, and apply your skills in a real-world setting.

BUS391: Professional Experience in Business

Professional Experience in Business enables students to apply the knowledge learned at university via work integrated learning and/or a real world focussed innovation project in an industry context and become work ready. To attain a place within the program, students competitively apply in the prior semester, and are selected for a domestic or international internship or to complete a proposed innovation project in their discipline areas. The application and recruitment process is part of the learning. The core purpose of the program is to offer experiential learning opportunities combined with rigorous reflection on value based responsible leadership and organisational practices and career alignment.

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OPS922: Operations

Students will conduct a project related to an organisational context in order to develop their research skills. Students will communicate their findings orally and in writing. Projects will be allocated by the Subject Coordinator.

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CSIT321: Project

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

This subject is the capstone project for undergraduate students in the School of Computing and Information Technology it aims to provide students with: practical experience in complete systems development. The projects connect groups of students with supervisors and clients that are facing an ICT-based problem for which the students are required to find innovative and creative solutions.

Working in groups, students design, implement, and document a system. This involves project planning and scheduling, seminars and individual presentations, group coordination, research of proposed application domain, use of design methodologies, design documentation, coding, module and system integration, testing, verification, and implementation. Teams will meet weekly with supervisors to discuss progress and problems.

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Extracurricular opportunities

Go beyond the classroom and explore a world of extracurricular opportunities that will set you apart. Participate in activities that foster innovation, leadership, and personal growth. Develop the skills and mindset needed to thrive in the ever-evolving startup landscape.

UOWx

Self-paced learning modules to develop your entrepreneurial skills and mindset are available through UOWx.

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FutureMe

FutureMe is one of UOW's Outreach and school programs that work with high school students, teachers and parents. Their aim is the enabling of aspirations and awareness towards higher education and providing students with the knowledge and skills to get there. iAccelerate hosts Pitching events at their building on the innovating in which students learn to Pitch like an entrepreneur during a day visit.

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HDR Training

iAccelerate pitch training is integrated into the UOW HDR Training program, providing pitch training to students that assist with framing, developing and delivering pitches. Pitching is a skill that is essential for a PhD candidate to communicate their expertise to general and specialist audiences.

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