This field is used to indicate how the module is broken down such as into coursework and exams.  See example below. The breakdown will be replicated in SITS. Maximum 2 hours of exam period is allowed for a 15 credit module.

Units of Assessment

Weighting Towards Module Mark (%)

 

Group Business Plan  (3500 words)

70

Individual Personal Reflection  (1500 words)

30

Formative assessment: self reflection psychological test

0

Alternative Assessment

If student fails the module i.e. receives a mark below 40% taking account of both assessments, they will repeat the same assessment taking account of the feedback. This is also the case for the group business plan which they will improve on, on an individual basis.

Qualifying Condition(s) 

A weighted aggregated mark of 40% is required to pass the module.

All level 3 students are eligible to elect this module. However, students who have completed Entrepreneurship, Theory and Practice at level 2 are not eligible for this module.  This condition will only apply for one year.

The aims of this module are to develop an understanding of the theories of enterprise and entrepreneurship and to enable students to understand how to relate these ideas to practice.

 ·        Evaluate the various theories of entrepreneurship

 ·        Analyse the economic and social role of entrepreneurship

 ·        Evaluate the factors affecting the development of an enterprise culture

·        Evaluate critically the types of support that can stimulate entrepreneurship and an enterprise culture

·        Analyse the nature and characteristics of the entrepreneur

 ·        Assess critically and explore the processes involved in developing their own entrepreneurial capability and in creating an entrepreneurial venture.

On successful completion of this module the students will be able to:

 ·        Develop an awareness and enthusiasm for individual enterprise and creativity

 ·        Critically assess and evaluate theories of entrepreneurship

 ·        Apply these theories to ‘real world’ problems

 ·        Develop problem-solving skills

•  Reflect critically on your learning 

   

   

The content will be divided into three sections:

  ·        Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Definitions, characteristics of the entrepreneur, entrepreneurial teams, motivational entrepreneurs

 ·        The Business Plan – role and purpose of a business plan, simulation exercise

 ·        Themes in Entrepreneurship – social entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity.

The teaching and learning strategy is designed to develop the students’ awareness of entrepreneurship and enterprise both as a field of academic study and as an area of practice. The learning methods are therefore designed to enhance the theoretical principles of the subject and allow the application of conceptual models and creativity techniques to practical business problems.

 The Learning Outcomes are met through:

  ·        Lectures

 ·        Seminars and Workshops

 ·        Guest speakers

·        Multimedia resources

 ·        ULearn

·        Support materials

 ·        Reading

·        Individual and Group work

In addition the module teaching team are accessible throughout the semester to address and clarify questions.  Office hours will be provided. Feedback given will be oral and written on an individual basis and summative. 

 Assessment Strategy:

 ·        A fully researched group business plan for a new venture   3 500 words

 ·        An individual personal entrepreneurial self  reflection section  1500 words

 ·        Formative assessment:  self reflection psychological test

 The assessment strategy is summative and formative and aligns with the learning outcomes. There is also an element of peer assessment where students discuss and weight the contribution they have made to the group project.

 If any student fails the module, i.e. receives a mark below 40% taking account of both assessments, they will repeat the same assessment taking account of the feedback. This is also the case for the group business plan which they will improve on, on an individual basis.

Essential Reading    

  Deakins, D., and Freel, M.,  (2006).  Entrepreneurship and Small Firms.  McGraw Hill.

 Recommended Reading

 Dhaliwal, S.,  (2008).  Making a Fortune - Learning from the Asian Phenomenon.  Capstone

 Background Reading

 Barrow, C., Barrow, P., and Brown, R.,  (2001).   The Business Plan Workbook.   London : Kogan Page.

 Bragg, A.,  and Bragg, M.,  (2005).  Developing New Business Ideas: A step-by-step guide to creating new business ideas worth backing.  Harlow : Prentice Hall.

Bridge, S. , O’Neill, K.,  and Cromie, S.,   (2003).   Understanding Enterprise , Entrepreneurship and Small Business.  Palgrave MacMillan.  ISBN 0 333 98465 X

Burns, P., (2007).  Entrepreneurship and Small Business.  Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.

  Carter, S., and Jones-Evans, D., (2006).  Enterprise and Small Business.  Prentice Hall.

Dhaliwal, S., (2000). Entrepreneurship – a learning process: the experiences of Asian female entrepreneurs and women in business. Education and Training, 42(8):445-452.

  Deakins, D., and Freel, M.,  (2006).  Entrepreneurship and Small Firms.   McGraw Hill.

 Drucker, P.F., (1997). “Innovation and Entrepreneurship”. Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann.

  Gill, J., (2005).  Business Law for the Entrepreneur.  Bury St. Edmunds: Ask House

 Gibson, D.,  (2006). The E-factor: Entrepreneurial competencies for personal and business success. Harlow : Pearson.

   Hisrich, R.D., Peters, M.P., and Shepherd, D.A., (2008).  Entrepreneurship.   McGraw Hill

 Kao, R.W.Y., (1997).  “An Entrepreneurial Approach to Corporate Management”. : Prentice Hall.  ISBN 0-13-626772-6.

  Kirby, D., (2003).  Entrepreneurship. Maidenhead: McGraw Hill.

Londstroom, A., & Stevenson, L. A., (2005).  Entrepreneurship policy: Theory and practice.  Springer.

Shane, S., (2004).  A special theory of entrepreneurship: The individual opportunity nexus. Cheltenham : Edward Elgar.

Rae, D.,  (2007).  Entrepreneurship from opportunity to action.  Palgrave Macmillan Hampshire.

Shepherd, D. A., & Douglas, E. J., (1999).  Attracting equity investors: Positioning, preparing and presenting the Business Plan.  London : Sage.

Stokes, D., and Wilson , N., (2006).  Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship.

Thomson.

Timmons, J.A., and Spinelli, S., (2008).  New Venture Creation.  McGraw Hill.

Wickham, P. A. (2006).  Strategic Entrepreneurship.   4^th Edition.  Prentice Hall.

Other Indicative Reading

Students are expected to read around the subject and a wide range of articles from journals and chapters from edited texts will be recommended at the appropriate point in the learning programme. The key journals are:-

Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice

Entrepreneurship and Regional Development

International Small Business Journal

Journal of Business Venturing

Journal of Enterprising Culture

Journal of Small Business and Enterprise Development

Journal of Small Business Management

Small Business Economics