Module Code: |
H06IBE |
Long Title
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Innovation and Business Entrepreneurship
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Title
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Innovation and Business Entrepreneurship
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Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
EQF Level: |
5 |
EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
Module Author: |
Alex Courtney |
Departments: |
School of Computing
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Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
Master’s degree in computing or cognate discipline. May have industry experience also.
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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 |
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).
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Entry requirements |
See section 4.2 Entry procedures and criteria for the programme including procedures recognition of prior learning
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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
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Evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities
Critical factors: External problems, internal problems. Application of Problem-solving Techniques including Design Thinking and Mind Mapping
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Commercialisation
The Commercialisation Process. Considerations include: Intellectual Property. Invention Disclosure Pros and Cons. Licencing opportunities. Debt v Equity Funding – Criteria for evaluation
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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
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Individual perspective
Who are entrepreneurs? What we can learn from the Research The dark side of entrepreneurship. Managing Entrepreneurial stress
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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.
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Ethical and social responsibility
Managerial ethics and Corporate Social responsibility
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Legal structures of business
Self-employed. Partnerships. Corporations, Limited Liability companies. Franchising
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Coursework | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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No End of Module 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.
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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.
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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 & 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 |
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Kuratko, D.F.. (2017), Entrepreneurship: Theory, Process and Practice, 10th. Cengage Learning, South-Western, [ISBN: 101305576241].
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Petty, W.J. ,. (2012), ,Managing Small Business, An Entrepreneurial Emphasis ,16th Ed, South-Western, Cengage Learning.
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Allen, K. ,. (2012), ,Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach ,6th Edition ,South-Western, Cengage Learning.
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Spinelli, S, Jr. McGowan, H. ,. (2013), ,Disrupt Together: How Teams Consistently Innovate, Pearson Education.
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Draft, R. ,. (2013), ,Management ,11th Ed, ,South-Western, Cengage Learning.
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Tiernan, S.; Morley, M. and Foley, E. ,. (2013), ,Modern Management, Theory and Practice for Students in Ireland ,4th Ed, Gill and Macmillan.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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