| Module Code: |
H7ENTP |
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Long Title
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Entrepreneurship
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Title
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Entrepreneurship
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 7 |
| EQF Level: |
6 |
| EHEA Level: |
First Cycle |
| Module Coordinator: |
Danielle Mc cartan-Quinn |
| Module Author: |
ROSALIND BEERE |
| Departments: |
School of Business
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Evaluate the issues and processes involved in the successful creation of a new enterprise and to develop an appreciation of the entrepreneurial mindset |
| LO2 |
Assess the commercial viability of new businesses, processes, products and services. |
| LO3 |
Develop and evaluate the commercialisation strategy for a new entrepreneurial business, product, process or service. |
| LO4 |
Critique the intellectual property rights (IPR) and procedures associated with the to market approach for technology, products and services, while addressing IPR issues such as patenting, copywriting and IP ownership rights. |
| LO5 |
Discuss and argue the key entrepreneurial competencies in skills such as communication, analysis and business acumen necessary for enabling a successful entrepreneurial venture. |
| 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).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
| Entry requirements |
As per programme requirements.
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Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Entrepreneurs
What makes an entrepreneur? Advantages of becoming an Entrepreneur. Characteristics of Entrepreneurs. Profile of today's Entrepreneur
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The Entrepreneurial Mindset
The entrepreneurial mindset entrepreneurial traits and characteristics Creativity and Innovation The entrepreneurial perspective in individuals Ethics and entrepreneurship.
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Start-up Venture Commercialisation
Sources of potential opportunities. Screening ideas in search of opportunities. Entrepreneurial Manager and Strategist.
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Challenges of the Entrepreneurial Start-up
The legal forms of the entrepreneurial organisation. Forms of entrepreneurial venture financing. Strategy - vision and mission of the new start-up. Succession planning
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The Entrepreneurship process and practice
Understand the key components of entrepreneurship, and the entrepreneurial process.
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Building the Organisation
Maintaining the Entrepreneurial spirit. Developing Entrepreneurial teams. Facing the strategic challenges of growth. Embracing instability and chaos. Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Project |
% of total: |
100 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
Provide a background to an entrepreneurial business of choice. Evaluate the entrepreneurial perspective of the founding entrepreneur of that business. Individual or group (4 people) including a presentation. |
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| No End of Module Assessment |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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Reassessment Description
The repeat assessment provided will follow the same approach as the end of block assessment.
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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 and demonstrations |
36 |
Per Semester |
3.00 |
| Tutorial |
Mentoring and small-group tutoring |
12 |
Per Semester |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning |
Independent learning |
202 |
Per Semester |
16.83 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
No Description |
4 |
Every Week |
4.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Stokes, D. and Wilson, N. (2021) Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship, 8th Ed., Cengage, UK..
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Scarborough and Cornwall (2015), Entrepreneurship and Effective Small Business Management 11 Ed., Pearson, UK..
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Mariotti, S. and Glackin, C. (2021) Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating a Small Business, 4th Ed., Pearson, UK..
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Kuratko, D.F. (2020) Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process, Practice, 11th Ed., Thomson/South-Western, Cengage, Ohio, USA.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Tidd. J., Bessant, J. & Pavitt, K. (2018) Managing Innovation 6th Ed., John Wiley and Sons Ltd, UK..
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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