Module Descriptors
THE ENTERPRISING GRADUATE 2
ENTP60053
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Dobson
Email: Paul.Dobson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
- REFLECTIVE ASSIGNMENT weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module is the second of a pair of modules. The first module (EG1) was concerned with developing a business idea and business plan and presenting it to a specialist panel; building a critical understanding of the factors relevant to starting a new business. In this module The Enterprising Graduate moves on from EG1, the idea and plan, to implementation in EG2; actually founding and running the business.
Students will already have established a group in the earlier module and have registered their company with SIFE/Young Enterprise Graduate Programme or similar. It provides the opportunity for a team of students to investigate the process of setting up a business, to implement a start-up and to carry out a review and evaluation of their company's success.
The company will be closed down at the end of the module. However students will be encouraged to explore the possibilities of turning their idea into a viable commercial venture with the support of the University's enterprise initiatives.
Students will already have established a group in the earlier module and have registered their company with SIFE/Young Enterprise Graduate Programme or similar. It provides the opportunity for a team of students to investigate the process of setting up a business, to implement a start-up and to carry out a review and evaluation of their company's success.
The company will be closed down at the end of the module. However students will be encouraged to explore the possibilities of turning their idea into a viable commercial venture with the support of the University's enterprise initiatives.
Module Resources
Libraries for textbooks and journals
Module website via Blackboard
Lecture notes and handouts
The Internet
Specific enterprise journals to be indicated
Module website via Blackboard
Lecture notes and handouts
The Internet
Specific enterprise journals to be indicated
Module Texts
Burns, P. (2011) Entrepreneurship and Small Business, 3rd Edition, Palgrave Macmillan
Popell, S. (1986) Big Profits from small companies (Kogan Page)
Southon, M. and West, C. (2009) The Beermat Entrepreneur, 2nd Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall
Popell, S. (1986) Big Profits from small companies (Kogan Page)
Southon, M. and West, C. (2009) The Beermat Entrepreneur, 2nd Edition, Pearson/Prentice Hall
Module Additional Assessment Details
1) A group report (2 500 words) and an oral presentation of 15 minutes explaining the formation and current operation of the business (60%)
(LO 1,2,)
2) An individual critically reflective journal (1000) words (LO 3) (40%)
(LO 1,2,)
2) An individual critically reflective journal (1000) words (LO 3) (40%)
Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module is based around students committing a total of 150 hours of activities towards achieving the learning outcomes. These will be split between 39 hours of direct contact with a tutor and 111 hours of directed, guided and self-study, together with preparation for and completion of the assessment tasks. Learning support material will be provided for the module.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.
The module will draw upon a mixture of activities including lectures, web-based activities, case study analysis, relevant videos and in-class discussions, individual and group problem solving and self-directed learning.