Module Details

Module Code: ENES B7Z02
Full Title: Entrepreneurship
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Angela Hamouda
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: no description provided
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Awareness
MLO2 Identify and critically examine entrepreneurship as a process and explore its role in the economy.
MLO3 Assess the role of creativity and innovation in the life cycle of a business
MLO4 Frame the opportunity identified in the delivery of a Rocket Pitch to a panel where they will defend their idea.
MLO5 Develop a detailed feasibility analysis report for a potential new business.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Entreprepreneurial Awareness: Understanding our capacity for entrepreneurship; the role of intrapreneurship
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Identification of Problems and development of solutions through use of idea generation techniques; screening of ideas for potential viability
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Development of a Feasibility Study to include: Analysis of Business Sector, Market Research, Competitor Analysis and analysis of Key Factors Creating Business Opportunity
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Entrepreneurship in Action: Development of Feasibility Study for a proposed new venture.
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How to Deliver an Effective Rocket Pitch; What investors are looking for
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 3 Learning Outcome 1,3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Project Proposal
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 50
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Detailed feasibility study Report to convey extent of primary and secondary research conducted.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will prepare and present their idea in the format of a Rocket Pitch. This is a disciplined format where students frame their idea and the opportunity within a 5 minute timeframe (using creativity in development of content and execution of delivery).
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Facilitated Workshops Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Independent Group Work Every Week 5.00 5
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Scarborough, N.M.. (2011), Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 6th. Pearson, London.
  • Barringer, B.. (2010), Entrerpreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures, 3rd Global Ed.. Pearson.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources