Startup Entrepreneurship
| Module title | Startup Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEM2032 |
| Academic year | 2021/2 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Erno Tornikoski (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 300 |
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Module description
This module is one of five modules included in the With Proficiency In (WPI) Entrepreneurship programme.
Students will learn first-hand how business opportunities present themselves, how they are identified, and what action is needed to capitalise on them. The module’s core component is delivered online covering the latest in business model value creation through both case studies and the business model canvas. This is built on in a series of practically-orientated Tutorials. This will enable participants to develop an appreciation for the world of entrepreneurship.
This module is only available to second year students.
No pre-requisite or co-requisite modules are required to take this module. This module is suitable for non-specialist students and intended for interdisciplinary pathways.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of the module is to introduce students to the multiple facets of entrepreneurship and engage them with contemporary cases.
The online lecture content is designed to provide context and business model cases. A series of practical Tutorials are aimed to engage students in mastering the business model and value proposition canvases and minimum viable product (MVP) creation. These Tutorials give students the chance to develop a venture proposition and will provide formative assessment for the module’s final assignment.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. test the viability, feasibility, and desirability of a business idea based on effectual principles;
- 2. apply creative problem-solving to the challenge of sustainable value creation, delivery, and capture;
- 3. apply effectual principles in order to create meaningful impact.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. demonstrate responsibility, self-efficacy and resourcefulness;
- 5. compose a vision and mission for a business idea.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. develop a critical and creative approach to the creation of value adding and sustainable activities.
Syllabus plan
The module will cover the following topics:
- ‘Business Model’ and ‘Value Proposition’ Canvases
- New venture value creation, delivering and capture
- Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
- Business model typology cases
Students will complete one individual assignment that assesses the skills and aptitude associated with startup entrepreneurship.
Our belief is that the practices you learn in this module will help you solve problems and address needs in your life no matter what career you embark on. Therefore, this class is encouraged for non-business students as well as experienced business students. This class does not assume that students have any prior business courses or experience.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation:
Global challenges and organisational approaches to tackle them will be demonstrated using a diverse set of contexts.
External Engagement:
Contribution by our Student Startup team, Grad Startup community, and Entrepreneur Fellows will allow students to meet and network with the innovation ecosystem.
Employability:
By honing effectuation, students will have the ability to create value within an organisation, or through self-efficacy, create their own venture.
Sustainability:
By understanding both the global challenges and the organisational and technological responses at our disposal students will be equipped to deploy venture creation that creates a positive impact.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 28 | 122 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Online Delivery | 12 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 16 | Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Preparing for workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 82 | Out-of-class entrepreneurship practice exercises derived from lectures and preparation for formative and summative assessments |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorial discussions and exercises | In class | 1-6 | Verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual entrepreneurial slide deck | 100 | 3000 words / 30 slides equivalent | 1-6 | Written feedback |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual entrepreneurial slide deck (100%) | Individual entrepreneurial slide deck (3,000 words / 30 slides) 100% | 1-6 | August/September assessment period |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Osterwalder, A., Pigneur, Y. (2010). Business Model Generation. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley & Sons UoE Library: http://lib.exeter.ac.uk/record=b2640941~S6
Read, S., Sarasvaty, S., Dew, N. & Wiltbank. (2016) Effectual Entrepreneurship. 2nd Edition. Routledge
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 5 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 14/08/2018 |
| Last revision date | 10/07/2020 |