Module Code: H6IESN
Long Title Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Title Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: Patricia Maguire
Module Author: DAVE CORMACK
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of the foundations of entrepreneurship and the world of the entrepreneur with its challenges, benefits and potential drawbacks.
LO2 Become familiar with the use of key frameworks in idea development, assessment, business model development and industry analysis
LO3 Design and build a competitive business model through the conducting of a feasibility analysis
LO4 Develop basic financial forecasts for a business idea.
LO5 Categorise the key entrepreneurial competencies in skills such as communication, analysis and business acumen necessary for enabling a successful entrepreneurial venture
LO6 Show an understanding of the types and benefits of business Networking
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  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Entrepreneurs
o What makes an entrepreneur? o Advantages of becoming an Entrepreneur. o Characteristics of Entrepreneurs. o Profile of today's Entrepreneurs
The Entrepreneurial Mindset
o Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. o Creative thinking. o Barriers to creativity. o The creative process.
Start-up Venture Commercialisation
o Sources of potential opportunities. o Screening ideas in search of opportunities. o Entrepreneurial Manager and Strategist
Challenges of the Entrepreneurial Start-up
o The legal forms of the entrepreneurial organisation. o Forms of entrepreneurial venture financing. o Strategy - vision and mission of the new start-up.
Business Networking
o Opportunity analysis of networking o Understanding and developing the networking skills required for sustainable and competitive business relationships.
Building the Organisation
o Maintaining the Entrepreneurial spirit. o Developing Entrepreneurial teams. o Facing the strategic challenges of growth. o Embracing instability and chaos.
Financial Planning
o Cashflow analysis o Estimating Income and Expenditure o Project financial appraisal
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type: CA 1 % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
Learners will be asked to produce an analysis of a business opportunity to include opportunity and feasibility analysis, and one year cash flow forecast for a business idea developed over the course of the module. This will be a group-based assignment
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
Learners who do not achieve an overall pass mark in this module will be presented with a single assessment which will address all learning outcomes. This piece of assessment will be designed by the relevant member of faculty and validated by the second marker and extern.

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 32 Per Semester 2.67
Independent Learning Independent learning 202 Per Semester 16.83
Tutorial Mentoring and small-group tutoring 16 Per Semester 1.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Spigel, B,. (2020), Entrepreneurial Ecosystems: Theory, Practice and Futures,, Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd..
  • Ramford, C. and Bruton, G,. (2021), Entrepreneurship: The Art, Science and Process for Success,, McGrawHill Pulibhsing..
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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