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School:

Huddersfield Business School

Credit Rating:

45

Level (including FHEQ):

M (FHEQ Level 7)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2021-09-01

Module Leader:

Noor Muhammad

Version Number

2024.03

Learning Methods

Supervised Time in Studio/Workshop

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

The module provides you with the opportunity to take the practical steps to initiate a new venture or facilitate growth and innovation in an existing venture. The focus is on developing an understanding of business practicalities through action, reflection and case study. The module encourages you to acquire the knowledge, … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Strategy

The module is facilitated rather than led, and will involve course participants taking a business idea through to the launch stage.  Intensive support will be provided from tutors, but in essence it is envisaged that it will be driven by the course participants themselves.  Students will be supported in their … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

Action learning sessions will be run to support venture creation and development. Certain students may be at different stages when joining the module, and will be mentored and taught according to their level of need and requirement. Participants are also required to attend Enterprise Team seminar series. Action Learning for … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Critically analyse and evaluate the key stages involved in starting a new venture / or engaging in new business development
2.
Appreciate entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial learning from a practice perspective
3.
Analyse self in relation to the entrepreneurial mindset.
4.
Evaluate principles of ethics, sustainability and responsibility in the context of their own work and justify the approach adopted
5.
Express and justify an individual perspective in the field of entrepreneurship as practice and entrepreneurial learning taking into account related ethical issues.
6.
Act autonomously to develop, conceptualise a new venture or business development proposal
7.
Communicate complex information appropriately using live case study
8.
Analyse and evaluate experiences, through case study, for the purpose of generating key learning points and recommendations for business development.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Project work

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment Criteria

The module will be assessed according to the current Huddersfield Business School Assessment Criteria for Postgraduate Taught Programmes

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