In this module, you have three options to continue your entrepreneurial development and prepare you for an entrepreneurial career.

The first option is for you to spend the entirety of the module working full time on your own start-up. You will have the chance to expand on the work you have done in previous modules where you will have been constantly working on a venture and you can now take this opportunity to spend your full energy on your business. You will have access to your own office space and campus facilities, as well as the start-up ecosystem around the university. This is an opportunity for you to spend time exclusively on your business to give you the confidence that it's a viable business or for you to pivot into something else based on what you learn in the market.

Your second option is to spend some time working for a start-up business and applying your entrepreneurial skills in a small, fast-paced, creative environment. Through the course you will be introduced to start-ups, founders and other mentors who will have a range of opportunities to support you and find you an internship where you can flex your entrepreneurial skills in a wide range of roles.

The third option is to undertake an academic research project into a market that desires disruption and innovation, that you are interested in. You will spend the time researching a market or opportunity that could be ground for an entrepreneurial endeavour.

Whichever route you choose, you will be able to access plenty of support to prepare you for your next stage and to prepare for completion of your MSc Entrepreneurship qualification.

The nature of this module is that the experiential and simulated learning that has been the format of the previous modules will be applied through the internship.

This is an independent venture, but formalised support will be provided through preparatory tutorials, review meetings and assignment support workshops. There will also be support from role models, entrepreneurs in residence and external networks.

Amos Schwartzfarb, S. (2019) Sell more faster: the ultimate sales playbook for start-ups. Wiley-Blackwell.

BCS, T.C.I. for I. (2012) Start-ups: A toolkit for entrepreneurs. 1st ed. BCS Learning and Development Ltd.

Bassot, B. (2015) The Reflective Practice Guide: An interdisciplinary approach to critical reflection. London: Routledge. doi:10.4324/9781315768298.

Bradbury, H. (2010) Beyond reflective practice: new approaches to professional lifelong learning. London: Routledge.

Heller, D. et al. (2019) The emergence of start-ups. 1st edition. London, England¿;: ISTE.

Killen, M. (2018) From Single to Scale: How a Single Person, Small Business, or an Entrepreneur Can Grow Their Business to Profit. Berkeley, CA: Apress L. P. doi:10.1007/978-1-4842-3814-1.

Moon, J.A. (2006) Learning journals: a handbook for reflective practice and professional development. 2nd ed. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.

Mruk, C.J. and Moor, J.C. (2020) Succeeding at Your Internship: A Handbook Written for and with Students. Bowling Green, Ohio: Bowling Green State University Libraries.

Reses, J. and Weinberg, L. (2022) Self-Made Boss. New York: McGraw-Hill Education.

Silva, J.P. (2020) Startups in Action: The Critical Year One Choices That Built Etsy, HotelTonight, Fiverr, and More. Berkeley, CA: Apress L. P.

In addition to these reference texts, a combination of journal articles, podcasts, TED talks, websites and videos will be used to provide detailed examples and context to the learning.

This module provides you with the opportunity to apply the skills and experiences from prior modules to develop your own venture, undertake a placement in a start-up business or to complete an entrepreneurial research project to explore potential opportunities in new markets. The choice is yours, depending on where you are on your entrepreneurial journey!

1. Reflective Assignment (Learning Outcome 1, 2 and 3)
During this module you will dedicate your time fully to the advancement of your own business venture, spend time placed within a start-up business or undertake research on a potential area for business development in a new market. In this assessment you will reflect on your experiences, the work you have completed, your failures and successes, the work remaining to achieve your goal and what your long-term plan is for your business venture. You can utilise the skills and approaches you have developed through completion of the previous MSc Entrepreneurship modules in completing this reflective assignment.

2. Personal Skills Evaluation (Learning Outcome 2)
The experience you gain during this internship will be invaluable for your future entrepreneurial career. In this assignment you will evidence the skills, knowledge, and behaviours you have developed through the internship, and broader MSc programme.

1. Develop your independent learning ability through advancement of an entrepreneurial project, critically evaluate the current context in that field and systematically and creatively employ appropriate decision making in complex and unpredictable situations. Learning, Enquiry, Analysis, Problem Solving

2. Demonstrate an ability to reflect on your entrepreneurial experiences and personal development as an entrepreneur. Reflection

3. Communicate your entrepreneurial outcomes to relevant audiences. Communication, Application

Blackboard VLE and Microsoft Teams access.
Dedicated Entrepreneurial Hub space for cohort.
Materials and Equipment to support development of own venture.
Access to reference material (textbooks, journal articles, podcasts, TED talks, websites and videos).