MAN-40018 - Entrepreneurship
Coordinator: Deborah J Kerfoot Room: DW1.13 Tel: +44 1782 7 33429
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Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

This module will develop an understanding of theories and social context of entrepreneurship. It is intended to develop students' analytical skills and provide an academic grounding for students including: those considering entrepreneurship as an employment option or wishing to better understand the contemporary preoccupation with entrepreneurship

Aims
To develop an understanding of entrepreneurship with reference to finance, management and marketing.
To apply these theories in real world contexts, with specific reference to small business start-ups.
To help give students the ability and confidence to start a new business.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/man-40018/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

critically appraise the role of entrepreneurship within contemporary business strategy: 2
develop and appraise a business idea drawing on current ideas in management: 1
evaluate aspects of enterprise culture & management knowledge: 2

Study hours

24 h lecture/seminar sessions
40 h essay preparation
40 h research report preparation
46 h independent study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Research Report weighted 50%
1500 word written research report
This research report of 1500 words will cover key areas, as addressed in the module.

2: Essay weighted 50%
2000 words
2,000 word essay showing the student understands the social and political context of entrepreneurship.