Module Code: H06IBE
Long Title Innovation and Business Entrepreneurship
Title Innovation and Business Entrepreneurship
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator:  
Module Author: Alex Courtney
Departments: School of Computing
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff


Master’s degree in computing or cognate discipline.  May have industry experience also.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the role of strategic management in entrepreneurial firms.
LO2 Discuss the principles of developing business plans for new businesses.
LO3 Identify the different operational challenges facing entrepreneurs from managing the Innovation process to Commercialisation and the strategies that can be employed to overcome these obstacles.
LO4 Recognise entrepreneurial opportunities using the recommended methods.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Innovation and Entrepreneurial Motivation
Innovation - what is it and Why it matters. Developing creativity. Creativity and Problem solving. Sources of innovation. Innovation, Motivation and Business Entrepreneurship
Evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities
Critical factors: External problems, internal problems. Application of Problem-solving Techniques including Design Thinking and Mind Mapping
Commercialisation
The Commercialisation Process. Considerations include: Intellectual Property. Invention Disclosure Pros and Cons. Licencing opportunities. Debt v Equity Funding – Criteria for evaluation
Corporate entrepreneurship.
Defining the concept - The need, Obstacles in corporate venturing. Reengineering corporate thinking. An Innovative philosophy in the organization. The interactive model of corporate entrepreneurship
Individual perspective
Who are entrepreneurs? What we can learn from the Research The dark side of entrepreneurship. Managing Entrepreneurial stress
The entrepreneurial firm’s impact
Emerging trends. Trends in research and education. Internet and e-commerce. The evolution of entrepreneurship. The myths of entrepreneurship. The corridor principle.
Ethical and social responsibility
Managerial ethics and Corporate Social responsibility
Legal structures of business
Self-employed. Partnerships. Corporations, Limited Liability companies. Franchising
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: Formative Assessment % of total: Non-Marked
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: Yes
Assessment Description:
Ongoing feedback on ongoing tutorial activities. Feedback on regular reflection.
Assessment Type: Group Presentation % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 2,3
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Group preparation and presentation of a Business Plan for a new business venture to potential investors. The students will present their proposals to a panel of experts who will act as prospective investors; the panel will grade the presentations and business plans based on their viability and the teams’ deliverance. This assignment is part of a cross-module assessment with Interdisciplinary Team Project (ITP) which runs in parallel with this module. In the ITP module, students work in the same groups to develop the application identified in the business proposal.
Assessment Type: Case Study % of total: 50
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
A case study assignment which will require students review the experiences of a start-up company assessing what did and did not work well for that company in those circumstances.
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
Coursework Only This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination. A project is provided to students that meets all learning outcomes.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom & Demonstrations (hours) 24 Every Week 24.00
Tutorial Other hours (Practical/Tutorial) 12 Every Week 12.00
Independent Learning Independent learning (hours) 89 Every Week 89.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 36.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Kuratko, D.F.. (2017), Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process and Practice, 10th. Cengage Learning, South-Western, [ISBN: 101305576241].
  • Petty, W.J. ,. (2012), ,Managing Small Business, An Entrepreneurial Emphasis ,16th Ed, South-Western, Cengage Learning.
  • Allen, K. ,. (2012), ,Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach ,6th Edition ,South-Western, Cengage Learning.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Spinelli, S, Jr. McGowan, H. ,. (2013), ,Disrupt Together: How Teams Consistently Innovate, Pearson Education.
  • Draft, R. ,. (2013), ,Management ,11th Ed, ,South-Western, Cengage Learning.
  • Tiernan, S.; Morley, M. and Foley, E. ,. (2013), ,Modern Management, Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland ,4th Ed, Gill and Macmillan.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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