Learning Outcomes 1-4

This module considers issues around entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship, considering our Christian entrepreneurial heritage and exploring economic, social and spiritual capital. The module will encourage reflection on motivation and calling, talent and temperament, creativity and innovation, entrepreneurial vision, identifying entrepreneurial potential and the shadow side of the entrepreneur. There will be analysis of the roles of entrepreneurs, including enabling, leading and managing.

150 hours, of which 10 will be interactive lectures, group work, seminars and blended learning and the rest independent study including ministry context based work. Contact time will involve a combination of teaching input, group activities, case studies, experiential simulation activities, student led work and discussion. Additional material to guide personal study will be provided through the MyCYM VLE.

Bolton, B. & Thomson, J. 2004. Entrepreneurs. Talent, Temperament, Technique (2nd edition), Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann.
Bolton, B. 2006. The Entrepreneur and the Church. Cambridge: Grove Books
Bornstein, D. 2007. How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Kirby, DA. 2002. Entrepreneurship. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education.

Interactive whiteboard and data projectors
On-site library and internet access to Staffordshire University Library
Access to internet connected PCs
Appropriately equipped and accessible lecture rooms
MyCYM VLE