Module Details

Module Code: ENES B7004
Full Title: Applied Entrepreneurship
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
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 Identify and critically examine entrepreneurship as a process and explore its role in the economy
MLO2 Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Awareness
MLO3 Assess the role of creativity and creativity in the life cycle of a business
MLO4 Undertake research for a feasibility study for a new venture
MLO5 Develop a video to showcase their proposed idea which should exhibit creativity, deliver a clear and concise message and be coherent.
MLO6 Present and defend their idea to a panel
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
Creativity and Innovation
Idea Generation Techniques; Barriers to Creativity; The role of innovation in the business life cycle; problem solving and ideation
Entrepreneurial Awareness
Understanding our capacity for entrepreneurship; intrapreneurship
Entrepreneurship in Action
Development of Feasibility Study for a new venture. Carrying out the relevant secondary and primary research. How to Deliver an Effective Rocket Pitch Presentation.
The Entrepreneur
Characteristics, Motivations, Self-Assessment
Entrepreneurship and the Economy
The Role of Entrepreneurship in the Economy.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Practical60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Feasibility Analysis Report to include comprehensive secondary and primary research.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 7 Learning Outcome 2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Development of video
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,6
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Rocket Pitch Presentation to a Panel
No Final Examination

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Facilitated Workshop Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Group Work for Project Development Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kuratko, D.E.. (2014), Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process and Practice, Tenth. Cengage Learning.
  • O'Hara, B.. (2011), Entrepreneurship in Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.
  • Paul Burns. (2018), New Venture Creation: a Framework for Entrepreneurial Start-ups, 1st. Palgrave Macmillan, [ISBN: 8601410579517].
  • Blundel, R., Lockett, N. and Wang, C. L. (2018), Exploring Entrepreneurship, Sage, Los Angelos.
  • Dial, M. and Storkey, C.. (2017), Futureproof: How to get your Business Ready for the Next Disruption, Pearson, UK, [ISBN: 9781292186399].
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