Module Information | Study information

MODULE TITLE	Entrepreneurship 2	CREDIT VALUE	15
MODULE CODE	ECM2121	MODULE CONVENER	Dr Corrina Cory (Coordinator)

DURATION: TERM	1	2	3
DURATION: WEEKS	12	0	0

Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated)	50

DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

Welcome to this new and exciting module on Entrepreneurship. This course continues the study initiated in ECM1111 to propel you into the next level of your entrepreneurship skills development. This module aims to immerse you in new technologies including GIS/BIM (Geographic Information Systems/Building Information Modelling) or CAD/CAM/I4.0 (Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing/Industry 4.0). You will learn from project launch lectures with inspirational entrepreneurs and design engineers, attending technical shows, team collaboration and technical supervision.

You will be pitching yourself against competitors to promote your strengths and specialist areas to potential co-founders of the future spin-out companies at the University of Exeter. Mock company teams will be formed to answer discipline specific driving questions on BIM or CAD/CAM/I4.0.

The newly formed mock company teams will go through the Stage Gate Innovation Process to filter out the best products, services, components, materials or techniques from the initial brainstorming sessions. A partial Business Model Canvas (BMC) will be submitted as a midway checkpoint with a focus on:

• Value Proposition

• Infrastructure Aspects

• Market Aspects

• Financial Aspects

The mock company teams will develop their selected idea through computer modelling, simulation and/or physical prototyping to finally pitch their developed idea alongside their company website to lecturers in a ‘Dragons Den’ style session. Each mock company team will defend their ideas against some tricky questions to simulate the process of pitching for funding from potential investors. As well as pitching your own ideas, you will learn about many different types of current technological advances from your peers.

This module will help you to develop a range of transferable and practical skills essential to all engineers, as well as prepare you for securing valuable work experience should you wish to apply these skills in a real-world environment via the EMP3001 Commercial and Industrial Placement module, or Year in Industry programme. Prerequisite module: ECM1111 or equivalent.

AIMS - intentions of the module

The purpose of this project is to enable you to develop a wide range design and 21st Century Skills essential to all engineers. The individual work packages will hone your self-promotion, organisation and independent research skills; the collaborative aspect of the project will enable you to develop communication, business and team skills and the and the mock company website you create and present will strengthen your marketing, visual and written communication skills. You will have Lectures and Workshops by academics and industry guests to improve your entrepreneurship skills. The module also includes supervision by a technical supervisor who will mentor you through PBL Support Sessions and answer queries on the ELE forum to facilitate the application of engineering principles to the solution of your discipline specific problem.

Whilst completing your team project, you will focus on the Intermediate: Experiment and Dare parts of EntreComp (the entrepreneurship competency framework):

• Experiment – critical thinking and experimenting with creating value through practical entrepreneurial experiences.

• Dare – turning ideas into action in ‘real life’ and taking responsibility for this.

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Some teams or individuals may move into the Advanced: Improve and Reinforce parts of EntreComp.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)

This is a constituent module of one or more degree programmes which are accredited by a professional engineering institution under licence from the Engineering Council. The learning outcomes for this module have been mapped to the output standards required for an accredited programme, as listed in the current version of the Engineering Council’s ‘Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes’ document (AHEP-V3).

This module contributes to learning outcomes: SM1p, SM1m, EA3p, EA3m, D4p, D4m, D5p, D5m, D6p, D6m, ET2p, ET2m, ET3p, ET3m, ET7m, EP2p, EP4p, EP4m, EP8p, EP8m, EP9p, EP10m, EP11m, G1p, G1m, G2p, G2m, G3p, G3m, G4p, G4m

A full list of the referenced outcomes is provided online: http://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/emps/studentinfo/subjects/engineering/accreditation/

The AHEP document can be viewed in full on the Engineering Council’s website, at http://www.engc.org.uk/  

On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:

Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM1p, SM1m, EA3p, EA3m

1 Gain knowledge and understanding of GIS/BIM or CAD/CAM/I4.0 and hone your ability to research current and future developments and technologies;

2 Apply computational methods in order to solve engineering problems and to implement appropriate action;

Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: D4p, D4m, D5p, D5m, ET2p, ET2m, ET3p, ET3m, EP2p

3 Apply problem-solving skills, technical knowledge and understanding, to establish rigorous and creative business solutions that are fit for purpose;

4 Show an awareness of the principles of the stage gate innovation process, demonstrate design skills, and incorporate those principles through research and development;

5 Improve your knowledge and understanding of the commercial, economic and social context of engineering processes;

6 Develop your knowledge and understanding of individual and project planning techniques to ensure individual and project deadlines are met and outcomes are continually monitored and evaluated;

7 Enhance your knowledge of characteristics of GIS/BIM or CAD/CAM/I4.0 equipment and processes;

Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Entrepreneurship Skills and Knowledge: D6p, D6m, ET7m, EP4p, EP4m EP8p, EP8m, EP9p, EP10m, EP11m, G1p, G1m, G2p, G2m, G3p, G3m, G4p, G4m

8 Communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to pitch ideas effectively;

9 Understanding of technical risk and the key drivers for business success through the design and application of the Business Model Canvas (BMC),

10 Understand the use of technical literature and other information sources and document appropriate references;

11 Exemplify improved ability to work as part of a team, resolve conflict and assess your own and others skills and performances;

12 Work independently, using IT and personal skills such as time and stress management, monitoring your own progress, generating ideas, setting realistic targets, reflecting on the effectiveness of your learning strategies and modifying your targets and learning strategies appropriately;

13 provide constructive feedback to peers and teaching staff;

SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module

- Project Launch – entrepreneurship and technical inspiration;

- Advanced Technology Research – GIS/BIM, CAD/CAM/I4.0

- Mock company formation;

- Team Building;

- Project Management;

- Branding;

- Lego serious play and ideation;

- Emotional intelligence and resilience;

- Idea development – computer modelling, computer simulation, physical prototyping;

- Web design and construction;

- PBL Technical Support;

- Pitching and Presentation Skills.

LEARNING AND TEACHING

LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)

Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities	55	Guided Independent Study	95	Placement / Study Abroad	0

DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS

Category	Hours of study time	Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	14	Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	4	PBL Technical Support Sessions
Scheduled learning and teaching activities	7	Project Launch
Guided independent study	125	Research, development, innovation, multimedia

ASSESSMENT

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade

Form of Assessment	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)

Coursework	100	Written Exams	0	Practical Exams	0

DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Form of Assessment	% of Credit	Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length)	ILOs Assessed	Feedback Method
Emotional Intelligence Workshop	2	2 hours	6, 8, 11, 12, 13	Attendance - Verbal Feedback
Resilience Workshop	2	2 hours	6, 8, 11, 12, 13	Attendance - Verbal Feedback
Lego Serious Play and Ideation Workshop	2	2 hours	3, 11, 13	Attendance - Verbal Feedback
Team Building and Project Management	4	2 hours	6, 11, 12, 13	e-Quiz
Coursework 1 - Group Business Model Canvas	25	10 Page Slide Deck	1, 3-13	Group mark – Written Lecturer Feedback
Coursework 1– Peer Review Mark	5	1 hour	6, 8, 11-13	Peer Marking – Written Peer Feedback
Coursework 2- Group Presentation	40	0.25 hours	1-13	Group mark with individual reduction if required – Verbal Lecturer Feedback
Coursework 2 – Work Package Report	20	6 A4 pages	6, 8, 11-13	Individual Mark – Written Lecturer Feedback

DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT (where required by referral or deferral)

Original Form of Assessment	Form of Re-assessment	ILOs Re-assessed	Time Scale for Re-assessment
All above	Coursework (100%)	All	Completed over summer with a deadline in August

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

If a module is normally assessed entirely by coursework, all referred/deferred assessments will normally be by assignment. If a module is normally assessed by examination or examination plus coursework, referred and deferred assessment will normally be by examination. For referrals, only the examination will count, a mark of 40% being awarded if the examination is passed. For deferrals, candidates will be awarded the higher of the deferred examination mark or the deferred examination mark combined with the original coursework mark.

RESOURCES

INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type & level of
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener

Web Based and Electronic Resources:

B1M You Tube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/TheB1MLtd

https://www.cdbb.cam.ac.uk/system/files/documents/TheGeminiPrinciples.pdf

http://www.constructionleadershipcouncil.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Farmer-Review.pdf

Ideation of drone business

https://vimeo.com/365245175

Reading list for this module:

Author	Title	Edition	Publisher	Year	ISBN
Hart, H.	Introduction to engineering communication		Prentice Hall	2005	978-0131461024
European Commission	EntreComp		European Commission	2018	https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1317&langId=en
The Do Lectures	The Do Lecture – Talks 2018		The Do Lectures	2018	https://www.thedolectures.com/talks
eCorner	Build your entrepreneurial mindset		Stanfordonline	2018	http://ecorner-legacy.stanford.edu/index.html
Behnam Tabrizi	Lead Change from Where You Are by Applying the Rapid Transformation Model		Stanfordonline	14 August 2015	https://youtu.be/e5u6pTTc4Pg
Tabrizi, B and Terrell, M	The Inside-Out: A Practical Guide to Transformational Leadership	Reprint edition	Evolve Publishing Inc	2016	978-0991622955
CAD/CAM
Lieu, D.K, Sorby,S	Visualization, Modeling, and Graphics for Engineering Design	1st	Delmar, Cengage Learning	2009	978-1401842499
McMahon; C and Browne; J	CADCAM: Principles, Practice and Manufacturing Management	2nd	Addison Wesley	1998	000-0-201-17819-2
BIM
Lam, T.T., Mahdjoubi, L. and Mason, J.,	A framework to assist in the analysis of risks and rewards of adopting BIM for SMEs in the UK	23:6, 740-752	Journal of Civil Engineering and Management	2017	http://dx.doi.org/10.3846/13923730.2017.1281840
Azzouz, A. and Hill, P.	Hunting for perfection: How Arup measures BIM maturity on projects worldwide	8:2, 49-54	Construction Research and Innovation	2017	https://doi.org/10.1080/20450249.2017.1334909

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CREDIT VALUE	15	ECTS VALUE	7.5

PRE-REQUISITE MODULES	ECM1101
CO-REQUISITE MODULES

NQF LEVEL (FHEQ)	5	AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING	No
ORIGIN DATE	Tuesday 1st October 2019	LAST REVISION DATE	Friday 17th January 2020

KEY WORDS SEARCH	Entrepreneurship, emotional intelligence, resilience, communication, Project Based Learning (PBL), 21st Century Skills, collaboration, problem solving, critical thinking, website design, marketing, pitching, business model canvas (BMC)

Entrepreneurship 2 - 2019 entry