Impactful Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| Module title | Impactful Innovation and Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEP1039 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Miss Hollie Kirk (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
This module is open to all students as an elective. It is also part of the With Proficiency In (WPI) Entrepreneurship pathway whereby through completing four modules in the series the student can opt in to be awarded With Proficiency in Entrepreneurship and to have it added to their final degree title (for further details: https://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/research/centres/entrepreneurship/studying/wpi/)
WPI is currently delivered on both the Streatham and Penryn campuses.
Impactful Entrepreneurship introduces you to, design thinking, technology, and the growing business case for sustainable solutions, while building creative confidence. The module will develop your knowledge of innovation within the context of the three main themes by exploring academic theory and practical regional business examples.
The lectures will be delivered face to face and online and workshop time will be project based and immersive.
Through utilising the contemporary practice of design thinking and human centred design, students will explore technology and the emerging concept of the circular economy in order to create impactful solutions.
This module is suitable for non-specialist students and intended for interdisciplinary pathways.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to;
- Introduce a creative tool-set underpinned by an introductory understanding of the circular economy and to create positive change through business.
- Give you a contextual understanding of the types of technologies that are increasing the connections between the cyber-physical world.
- Understanding of impactful regional business case studies.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Articulate contemporary aspects of circular economy, technology and design thinking
- 2. Design and present circular economy innovations;
- 3. Evaluate the impact, feasibility, and desirability of circular economy innovations.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Demonstrate the connection between creativity, technology, and the transition towards a circular economy.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Develop a human centred design approach to project work;
- 6. Work successfully in a high-performance team environment.
Syllabus plan
The module will introduce the following topics:
- Circular economy
- Digital and technology revolution
- Design thinking
The module utilises in-classroom and/or online workshops. The first workshop session will act as an introduction to the module covering module layout and general housekeeping. The workshops will help to guide the cohort through the assignment project to completion.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation:
Contemporary global challenges will be presented alongside global and local solutions being developed to tackle them.
External Engagement:
Contribution by our regional business network will allow students to interact with experts and practitioners in their field.
Employability:
In understanding our contemporary context and developing skills in how to effect positive change, students will be better equipped for the “future of work”.
Sustainability:
By developing skills and understanding in how to enable circular innovation the students will have the potential to create positive impact.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | 121 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 15 | Face to Face and online delivered lecture content via ELE |
| Scheduled learning and teaching | 14 | Workshops |
| Guided independent study | 121 | Preparing for workshops and preparation for formative and summative assessments. Out-of-class technology and innovation practice exercises derived from initial workshops, circular case studies, and project build |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| In workshop critiques of project design sprint (project-based accelerated innovation development) | During workshops | 1-6 | Verbal |
| Group walk-through talk-through presentations | 10 minutes | 1-6 | Verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual reflective blog | 20 | 750 words | 1-6 | Written feeback |
| Individual presentation and A1 poster of product | 40 | A1 poster and 2-minute presentation | 1-6 | Verbal feedback and written feedback |
| B Corp interview | 40 | Individual report 1750 words | 1-6 | Verbal feedback and written feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual reflective blog (20%) | Individual reflective blog (750 words , 20%) | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
| B Corp interview (40%) | Individual report (40%) 1750 words | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
| Individual presentation and A1 poster (40%) | A1 poster and 500 word reflective essay on process (40%) | 1-6 | Referral/deferral period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e., a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Introductory Material:
- Liedtka, J. (2018). Why Design Thinking Works. Available at: https://hbr.org/2018/09/why-design-thinking-works
- Stahel, W. (2019). Circular Economy – Users Guide. Routledge/Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 10/07/2023 |
| Last revision date | 19/09/2023 |
