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Technology Entrepreneurship - 2024 entry

MODULE TITLETechnology Entrepreneurship CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENG2014 MODULE CONVENERDr Dong Wang (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 20
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content

How does the entrepreneurship process enable the creation and growth of high-impact enterprises? Why does entrepreneurship leadership matter even in a large organization? What are the differences between just an idea and true opportunity? How do entrepreneurs form teams and gather the resources necessary to create a successful start-up? Mentor-guided projects focus on analysing students' ideas, case studies allow for examining the nuances of innovation, research examines the entrepreneurial process, and expert guests allow for networking with Silicon Valley's world-class entrepreneurs and venture capitalists. For undergraduates of all majors with interest in start-ups the leverage breakthrough information, energy, medical and consumer technologies.

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The aims of this module are to:

  • To introduce students to the field of entrepreneurship
  • To examine the role entrepreneurship plays in modern economies.
  • To analyse the different types of activity contained within the definition, and the main theoretical and analytical approaches used to understand the concept.
  • To consider entrepreneurial innovation at different stages of a business, from start-up to more mature firms.
  • To enable students to assess their own entrepreneurial tendencies.
  • To enable students to test their theories in a mini research project.

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-V4).

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

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

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

Module specific skills and knowledge

1. Select and critically evaluate technical literature and other sources of information to solve complex problems (C&M 4)

2. Design solutions for complex problems that evidence some originality and meet a combination of societal, user, business and customer needs as appropriate. This will involve consideration of applicable health & safety, diversity, inclusion, cultural, societal, environmental and commercial matters, codes of practice and industry standards (C&M 5)

Disciple specific skills and knowledge

3. Adopt an inclusive approach to engineering practice and recognise the responsibilities, benefits and importance of supporting equality, diversity and inclusion (C&M 11)

4. Apply knowledge of engineering management principles, commercial context, project and change management, and relevant legal matters including intellectual property rights (C&M 15)

Personal and key transferable skills and knowledge

5. Communicate effectively on complex engineering matters with technical and non-technical audiences, evaluating the effectiveness of the methods used (C&M 17)

 

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

The module will be focused on the following aspects:

  • How does the entrepreneurship process enable the creation and growth of high-impact enterprises?
  • Why does entrepreneurial leadership matter even in a large organization or a non-profit venture?
  • What are the differences between just an idea and true opportunity?
  • How do entrepreneurs form teams and gather the resources necessary to create a successful startup?


Key frameworks and models:

1: Introduction.

2: Creativity and innovation.

3: From Idea to Opportunity.

4: Values and Principles in technology entrepreneurship.

5: Intellectual property and technology venturing.

6: Venture financing.

7: Team dynamics.

8: Organisational development.

LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 19 Guided Independent Study 131 Placement / Study Abroad
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 9 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 10 Tutorials & Workshops
Independent study 131 Research, development, innovation, multimedia

 

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

Not applicable.

 

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method
Coursework - group project: business plan 40 20 hours All Written
Coursework - individual report 40 10 hours C&M 4, 5 & 15 Written
Group Presentation 20 10 minutes pitching All Verbal

 

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
Coursework - group project: business plan Coursework – executive summary of business plan (individual) (20 hours, 40%) All Referral/deferral period
Coursework – individual report Coursework – individual report (10 hours, 40%) All Referral/deferral period
Group Presentation Individual presentation (10 mins slide deck presentation, 20%) All Referral/deferral period
Referral/deferral period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by coursework in the failed or deferred element only. For deferred candidates, the module mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the module mark will be capped at 40%.

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
UK Government notes Write a business plan, UK Government, https://www.gov.uk/write-business-plan
 
Friend, G, and Zehle, S Guide to business planning, Profile Books Ltd 2008 978-1846681226
 
UK Government notes Intellectual property and your work, UK Government https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview
 
Deakins, D and Freel, B Entrepreneurship and small firms, 6th edition McGraw-Hill Education 2012 978-0077136451
 
Byers, T, Dorf, R, and Nelson, A Technology ventures from idea to enterprise, 3rd edition McGraw-Hill Education 2010 978-0073380186
 
Ries, E The lean startup, Portfolio Penguin 2011 978-0670921607
 
Bessant, J and Tidd, J Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 3rd Edition Wiley 2015 978-1118993095
 

Reading list for this module:

There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.

CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 5 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Thursday 21st March 2024 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 5th March 2025
KEY WORDS SEARCH Technology Entrepreneurship, Innovation

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