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School:
Huddersfield Business School
Credit Rating:
15
Level (including FHEQ):
M (FHEQ Level 7)
Graded or Non Graded:
Graded
Version Valid From:
2021-09-01
Module Leader:
Andrew Johnston
Version Number
2024.02
Learning Methods
Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop
Guided Independent Study
Lecture
Synopsis
In this module, we will be focusing on developing a new venture and writing and presenting an ‘elevator pitch’ style presentation to a panel. The module will encourage you to develop your entrepreneurial mind-set, and help you understand the challenges and opportunities of starting and running a new venture. Your… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Strategy
This module is designed around regular seminars which will combine theory and practice in a seminar format and encourage real world market research; the use of tools and concepts to help scope compelling business opportunities and involve input from guest speakers and experts in the field. The module is supported… For more content click the Read More button below.
Outline Syllabus
Key themes and debates in developing business modelsImpact of innovation and new ventures on businesses and organisationsImpact of pursuing business start up on individuals and stakeholders (e.g. consumers / employees)Mapping the entrepreneurial territory and developing an entrepreneurial mindsetUnderstanding the concepts of strategic entrepreneurship, opportunity recognition and new venture idea generationUnderstanding… For more content click the Read More button below.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Demonstrate critical understanding of theories, principles and the practice of entrepreneurship and business start-up.
2.
Demonstrate the ability to analyse and synthesise the processes of innovation and business idea generation and their role in evaluating and exploiting business opportunities.
3.
Analyse and evaluate the key stages involved in starting a new venture to understand the entrepreneurial process.
4.
Develop New Venture Appraisal to potential investors.
5.
Act autonomously in developing creative business ideas and entrepreneurial business models.
6.
Communicate complex information appropriately with team members to analyse and solve business problems.
7.
Demonstrate ability to think more transnationally and critically in addressing business problems.
8.
Apply skills of entrepreneurship to organisational settings and project situations.
9.
Apply appropriate skills for sound business decision-making and judgement.
Formative Assessment
Assessment 1: Other
Summative Assessment
Assessment 1: Presentation
Assessment 2: Written Assignment
Assessment Criteria
The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes.
The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes.