Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B7021
Full Title: Perspectives in Entrepreneurship
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: David Coggans
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The module initially explores the key characteristics associated with entrepreneurs. Students will then interview an entrepreneur and examine the extend to which the characteristics described are evident within the interviewee. Students will produce a written assignment and present their findings in groups.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Describe the process of entrepreneurship: the motivations, challenges, opportunities, efforts, planning and decisions, risks, rewards, commitments and outcomes that entrepreneurs commonly experience
MLO2 Explain the range of skills, abilities, experiences and personal qualities that successful entrepreneurs bring to their work
MLO3 Explore the economic and social benefits of successful entrepreneurship for individuals, society and the economy
MLO4 Produce a written report that details the entrepreneur's views on a number of issues to include: risk, failure, importance of education for entrepreneurship and the entrepreneur.
MLO5 Present the findings of the written report in groups.
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
Overview of entrepreneurship
Characteristics and skills of an entrepreneur - Traits, characteristics, Schools of Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs views on failure
The view of failure across the empirical literature. Contrast between the fatalistic view presented by some with others that see failure as part of the individuals' development
Entrepreneurs position on the importance of education
The empirical debate - 'born' versus 'made'. The importance of education to the entrepreneur - comparing the literature with the views of the entrepreneur interviewed
Motivations and attitudes
An exploration of the interviewee's motivations. Attitudes to a range of issues will be explored in an effort to better appreciate the mindset of the entrepreneur being interviewed.
Methods - overview of issues for the written document and presentation
The nature of an interview. Techniques for interviewers. Managing the written document - academic conventions, structure etc. Presentation techniques
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S2 Week 28 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will in groups interview an entrepreneur and present a profile of the individual. Issues, experiences and attitudes explored will include - challenges faced, motivation, attitudes towards failure, importance of education etc. The view expressed by the entrepreneur should be contrasted to the empirical literature on the issues explored.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students will in groups interview an entrepreneur and present a profile of the individual. Issues, experiences and attitudes explored will include - challenges faced, motivation, attitudes towards failure, importance of education etc. Students will be expected to implement creative skills in their 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
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 No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 6.00 6
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
Recommended Book Resources
  • Blundel, R.. (2018), Exploring entrepreneurship, 2nd Ed.. Sage, Los Angeles, [ISBN: 9781473948075].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Essers, C., Dey, P., Tedmanson, D. and K. Verduyn (Eds). (2017), Critical perspectives on entrepreneurship : challenging dominant discourses, Routledge, London, [ISBN: 9781317382010].
  • Baker, T., and F. Welter (eds). (2015), The Routledge Companion to Entrepreneurship, Routledge, New York, [ISBN: 9781138363182].
  • Mole, K. and M. Ram. (2011), Perspectives in Entrepreneurship: A Critical Approach, Palgrave, Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780230241107].
  • O'Hara, B.. (2011), Entrepreneurship in Ireland, Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717149766].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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