Module Database Search
| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Entrepreneurship | |||
| Reference | CBM700 | Version | 1 |
| Created | April 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | July 2023 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | ECTS Points | 15 | |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Enable students to demonstrate a critical understanding of the different life-cycle stages of entrepreneurial endeavours, including the particularities of Entrepreneurship in relevant management fields. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the fundamental aspects of entrepreneurship |
| 2 | Critically analyse and apply the three main life-cycle stages of entrepreneurial undertakings |
| 3 | Demonstrate a critical understanding of how relevant entrepreneurial management functions are generated and operationalised |
| 4 | Contextualise and apply the theoretical concepts of entrepreneurship to specific projects |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| introduction to Entrepreneurship and overarching concepts like entrepreneurial thinking/mindset, opportunity, and motivation. Examination of main life-cycle phases of entrepreneurial businesses. Detailed analysis of main characteristics of each phase, including key strategic decisions, entrepreneurial management functions, activities, challenges, and risks. Translation and application of main entrepreneurial aspects to projects and more mature business functions. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Face-to-face classroom methods (lectures, tutorials) are combined with computer-mediated activities. Paper and/or web-based learning materials, seminars, and/or online support, with group work supported by discussion forums. Emphasis is placed on an interactive approach to communication and learning, with student involvement fostered through discussions and group work. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 72 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 228 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 300 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Individual Portfolio Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in Coursework 1 |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in Coursework 1 |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in Coursework 1 |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in Coursework 1 |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in Coursework 1 |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in Coursework 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | MAURYA, A., (2013) Running Lean – Das How-to fuer erfolgreiche Innovationen. Fuer Start-Ups, Existenzgruender und Produktentwickler.1. Auflage O’Reilly Verlag |
| 2 | OSTERWALDER, A., PIGNEUR, Y., BERNARDA, G., SMITH, A., (2015) Value Proposition Design – Entwickeln Sie Produkte und Services, die Ihre Kunden wirklich wollen, 1. Auflage, Campus Verlag |
| 3 | FALTIN, G., (2018). Handbuch Entrepreneurship. 1. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler |
| 4 | FREILING J. und HARIMA J., (2019). Entrepreneurship, Grundung und Skalierung von Startups. 1. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler |
| 5 | FREILING J. und KOLLMANN, T., (2015). Entrepreneurial Marketing, Besonderheiten, Aufgaben und Lösungsansätze für Gründungsunternehmen. 2. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler |
| 6 | KOLLMANN, T., (2019). E-Entrepreneurship, Grundlagen der Unternehmensgründung in der Digitalen Wirtschaft. 7. Auflage. Wiesbaden: Springer Gabler |