Module Details

Module Code: YTWK H7011
Full Title: Social 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 social entrepreneurship as a process and explore its role within the community and benefits for the economy.
MLO2 Demonstrate a good understanding/empathy of the social entrepreneur, new venture formation within the community and the development of sustainable businesses which will have impact
MLO3 Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Awareness through the identification of a social/environmental problem and development of a feasibility study for a new social innovation.
MLO4 Assess the role of creativity and innovation in the life cycle of a social enterprise
MLO5 Develop a video to showcase their idea and a Rocket Pitch Presentation where they can 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).
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Module Indicative Content
Entrepreneurial Awareness
Understanding our capacity for entrepreneurship; the role of intrapreneurship
Creativity and Innovation
Idea Generation Techniques; Barriers to Creativity; The role of innovation in the business life cycle; experimentation; problem solving and Ideation
Entrepreneurship in Action
Development of Feasibility Study for a new venture in the community sector. How to Deliver an Effective Rocket Pitch.
Community Enterprise
Definitions; Characteristics; Issues facing the Sector
The Economy
Role of Social Innovation in the Irish Economy
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Practical60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome  
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Rocket Pitch Presentation, where students will frame their opportunity in a disciplined 5 minute timeframe and defend their idea
Project
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Development of a feasibility analysis of their proposed idea.
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 3
Assessment Description
Development of a video to showcase their idea in a creative way.
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 No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part-time workload.
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Kickul, J.R. and Lyons, T.S.. (2016), Understanding Social Entrepreneurship: The Relentless Pursuit of Mission in an Ever Changing World., 2nd. Routledge, New York.
  • Cheltenham, UK. The New Social Entrepreneurship: what awaits new entrepreneurial ventures?, Edward Elgar, 2006, UK.
  • (2012), Social Enterprise in Ireland: a people’s economy?, Oak Tree Press, Cork.
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