Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship - 2019 entry
MODULE TITLE | Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship | CREDIT VALUE | 15 |
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MODULE CODE | ENGM026 | MODULE CONVENER | Unknown |
DURATION: TERM | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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DURATION: WEEKS | 11 |
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) |
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How do firms design new products, services, and business models and get new them to the market? This module provides an overview of design thinking, innovation management and entrepreneurship. It will deliver the theories, key concepts and practical tools for idea generation & selection, product/service design, business model development, strategy formulation and implementation. In this module, students will have a deep-dive into the practical exercise by using the tools for identifying new business opportunities, developing technology road-mapping, designing business models, and implementing innovation projects. Case studies, methods and tools from the latest research will be provided in the module.
No pre-requisite or co-requisite modules are needed to have in order to be able to take this module. This module is suitable for specialist/non-specialist students, and is recommended for interdisciplinary pathways.
The aim of the module is to introduce the theoretical and practical elements of design, innovation and entrepreneurship. This module will include the knowledge related to design thinking, innovation management, roadmapping, business model innovation and entrepreneurship. The module will introduce a set of new and emerging concepts and practical tools for students to solve the real-time challenges faced by industries. This module will adopt project-based learning approach which allows students to use provided tools to address chosen challenges within groups. There will a few group discussion and presentations in this module.
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge: EA1m, EA5m, EA6m, ET1m-ET7m, EP7m, EP10m-11m 1
1 Gain a comprehensive knowledge of design, innovation and entrepreneurship
2 Be able to apply the innovation methods and tools to develop new product concepts and new business models
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge: SM1m, SM3m, SM6m, D1m-D8m
3 Apply appropriate theories and methods/tools to new product prototype, new business models and marketing strategies
4 Apply the learnt knowledge to analyse the real world challenges in design, innovation and entrepreneurship
5 Apply the knowledge and problem-solving skills to develop potential solutions of the real world challenges in design, innovation and entrepreneurship
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge: G3m, G4m, EP6m-EP11m, ET1m-ET7m
6 Communicate effectively to technical and non-technical people
7 Work in groups and have teamwork skills
8 Study independently, acquire necessary knowledge and skills unaided
9 Write concise and high-quality individual report
10 Critical thinking and research skills (i.e. desk-based, online search for archival data)
Introduction: understanding the design, innovation and entrepreneurship
Design thinking
Product development
Service development
Business model innovation (lectures + workshop)
Technology management (lectures + workshop)
Entrepreneurship
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities | 22 | Guided Independent Study | 128 | Placement / Study Abroad |
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Category | Hours of study time | Description |
Scheduled learning and teaching activites | 22 |
Lectures |
Guided Independent study | 128 | Self-study |
Form of Assessment | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Group Presentation | 1 hour | All | Feedback provided in lectures |
Coursework | 100 | Written Exams | 0 | Practical Exams | 0 |
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Form of Assessment | % of Credit | Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) | ILOs Assessed | Feedback Method |
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Individual Assignment | 100 | 4000 words | All | Feedback written on assignment |
Original Form of Assessment | Form of Re-assessment | ILOs Re-assessed | Time Scale for Re-assessment |
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Inidividual Assignment | Resubmission of Individual Assignment (4000 words) 100% | 1-13 | 6 weeks |
information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener
Basic reading:
- Pugh. S (1990), “Total Design: Integrated Methods for Successful Product Engineering”, Prentice Hall Publisher.
- Osterwalder, A. and Pigneur, Y. (2010), “Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers, and Challengers”, John Wiley & Sons
Web-based and electronic resources:
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Reading list for this module:
CREDIT VALUE | 15 | ECTS VALUE | 7.5 |
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PRE-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
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CO-REQUISITE MODULES | None |
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) | 7 | AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING | No |
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ORIGIN DATE | Thursday 31st October 2019 | LAST REVISION DATE | Tuesday 5th November 2019 |
KEY WORDS SEARCH | Design thinking, innovation, Entrepreneurship |
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