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Entrepreneurship Design and Build: Part 1 - Research - 2021 entry

MODULE TITLEEntrepreneurship Design and Build: Part 1 - Research CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENG3020A MODULE CONVENERUnknown
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

To be successful in any industry requires a keen awareness of the commercial landscape in which you operate. In this project you and your team will complete a hands-on design and build project that challenges you to develop, prototype and explore the market for a solution to an engineering challenge. This project emphasis the combination of commercial awareness and the application of sound engineering knowledge. You will have creative freedom and be encouraged to develop innovative engineering solutions to real-world problems and market opportunities. This project will put you and your team in the enviable position of having the time and resources to deploy your creativity and engineering knowledge towards a commercial opportunity of your choice.

 

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

On successful completion of this module you should be able to:

1. Carry out market research in order to identify commercial opportunities and assess potential market demand
2. Assess the strengths and weaknesses of products/solutions/processes
3. Use technical engineering knowledge to propose innovative productimprovements or problem solutions
4.Demonstrate greater commercial awareness in the context of product development
5.Develop and manage a multi-strand programme of research and development
6. Develop a design proposal that meets set requirements
7. Work effectively in a group, demonstrating good team working and communication skills                                                                                           
8. Verbally present information in a confident and professional manner
9. Condense a large amount of technical information into a compelling andconcise report form
10. Use data to make evidence-based decisions and logical arguments
11. Estimate costs and track a development budget

 

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

This project will not only focus on technical challenge, of equal importance is identifying a viable commercial opportunity and strategy to capitalise on it. This project aims to broaden your appreciation for the commercial realities that all engineering activities must face. In this project you will need to deploy more than technical engineering knowledge.

1: Identification and investigation of a technical challenge and market opportunity - identify an acute need that you and your team have the ability to address:

2: Identification of any existing solutions and their limitations:

3: Identify a differentiating innovation to an existing solution or propose a new solution with an outline scheme design or proposal for innovation:

4: Investigate the potential market and demand for your improved solution through market research:

5: Produce a costed development plan to implement in part two of this project (term 2):

6: Build a case for securing funding to develop the product and bring it to market. Present an outline business case and pitch it to an investor panel:

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 18 Guided Independent Study 132 Placement / Study Abroad
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Lectures 2 Initial project kick-off lecture
Tutorial 11 Weekly one hour troubleshooting tutorial session
Lectures 5 Biweekly case study lecture and discussion
Independent study 132 Project development work

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 50 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 50
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework 50 20 hours 1-7; 9-11  
Practical 50 10 hours 1-4; 6-8; 10-11  
         
         
         

 

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Reading list for this module:

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CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 1st September 2020 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 13th January 2021
KEY WORDS SEARCH None Defined

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