Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Enterprise Creation | |||
| Reference | BSM2530 | Version | 10 |
| Created | August 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2019 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2021 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop a critical understanding of entrepreneurship in the context of new venture creation. Learners will apply the principles and practices of entrepreneurship and will develop, communicate and critically evaluate new business ideas using business model theory. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically analyse and discuss relevant principles, methods and challenges of enterprise creation. |
| 2 | Critique business ideas utilising business model theory. |
| 3 | Translate a business idea into a written business plan. |
| 4 | Explain and defend a business plan to a panel of assessors as a team. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Through workshops, seminars and case studies, students will be introduced to the principles, methods and challenges of enterprise creation, with a specific focus being placed on the process of preparing a written business plan appropriate for presentation to a panel of potential business investors. Individual topics covered will include: approaches to generating business ideas; raising finance; business growth strategy; networking; and business plan formats and components. |
| Module Delivery |
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| On-campus: lectures; seminars; group discussions; group activities; presentation; directed reading and research; case studies. Online learning: individual activity worksheets; group discussion forums; online group activities; directed reading and research; case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 40% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Individual report | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 60% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Team business plan and plan defence | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 40% weighting of C1- Coursework (horizontal axis) and 60% weighting of C2-coursework (vertical axis) components. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | C | E | ||
| B | B | B | B | C | C | E | ||
| C | B | C | C | C | D | E | ||
| D | C | C | D | D | D | E | ||
| E | C | D | D | E | E | E | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | BARROW, C., BARROW, P. and BROWN, R., 2021. The business plan workbook: a step-by-step guide to creating and developing a successful business Author/Creator Barrow, Colin, author. . 10th ed. London: Kogan Page. ebook |
| 2 | BURNS, P., 2022. Entrepreneurship and small business. 5th ed. Boston: Palgrave. |
| 3 | BURNS, P., 2018. New Venture Creation: A Framework for Entrepreneurial Start-Ups. Palgrave. |