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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sustainable Enterprise Development
Reference ENM262 Version 1
Created February 2023 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved June 2023 SCQF Points 15
Amended ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the considerations for delivering a United Nation Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) innovation within existing businesses and organisations (Intrapreneurship) or by starting a new business based on the innovation (Entrepreneurship).

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Evaluate relationships with stakeholder groups to identify the impacts that each might have on the delivery of the selected United Nation Sustainable Development Goal (UNSDG) innovation project.
2 Analyse the different communication needs of stakeholder groups to support robust project delivery.
3 Generate a business model appropriate for Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship delivery of an innovation concept.
4 Prepare a credible and investible project plan that accommodates business and stakeholder considerations and employs critical review skills.

Indicative Module Content
Enterprise Education, Customer Discovery, Desirability, Feasibility, Viability, Pitching.

Module Delivery
This module is delivered in both blended learning full-time and online learning part-time modes. For blended learning full-time students, the module will use in-person lectures supplemented with computer labs. For online learning part-time students, the module will use online lectures supplemented with virtual computer labs. Both cohorts will engage in case study work and forum discussions.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 20 20
Non-Contact Hours 130 130
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
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 report.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
The module assessment is a 100% coursework, an overall D grade is required to pass the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
F F
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Normally a UK honours degree, or equivalent, class 2.2 or above and proficiency in English language for academic purposes (IELTS minimum score of 6.5 or equivalent)
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
Full Time and Part Time refers to Blended Learning Full Time and Online Learning Part Time (OLPT) respectively.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 BLANK, S.G.(.G. and DORF, B., 2020. The startup owner's manual : The step-by-step guide for building a great company. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2 KAMPS, H.J., 2020. Pitch perfect : Raising capital for your startup. Berkeley, CA: APress.
3 OSTERWALDER, A., PIGNEUR, Y. and CLARK, T., 2010. Business model generation a handbook for visionaries, game changers, and challengers. Hoboken, N.J: John Wiley & Sons.
4 OSTERWALDER, A. et al., 2020. The invincible company : Business model strategies from the world's best products, services, and organizations. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
5 RIES, E., 2011. The lean startup : How constant innovation creates radically successful businesses. London: Portfolio Penguin.
6 SANTOLALLA, O., 2020. Rock the tech stage : How the best speakers in tech present ideas and pitch products. Berkeley, CA: Apress.


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