TThe module seeks to provide a critical and integrated study of entrepreneurship and enterprise development and has been mapped against the Business and Management Subject Benchmark Statement. In addition, the design of the module is reflective of the University’s Strategy 2026 and ULMS mission of “Learning to make a difference.” The module embraces the key building blocks of the University of Liverpool Curriculum Framework by offering a teaching and learning design model which is flexible, structured, and supported. Research-connected teaching will ensure that current debate and research findings are reflected in the syllabus, to build students’ critical awareness and understanding of the nature of research and human enquiry to develop their practical analytical skills. Specifically, the module aims to advance students’ knowledge and appreciation of entrepreneurship through exploring the social, political, economic, financial and emotional aspe cts of “being” an entrepreneur. Students’ learning will be supported by seminars, guest speakers (live case studies) and practical (group and individual) interaction including conversational based exercises. The module will help students in their understanding of entrepreneurial and enterprise skills, in the context of the new venture creation by seeking to increase students' ability to develop and appreciate what entrepreneurship means and its impact on the business ecosystem. This will be achieved through the utilisation of practical experience and theoretical input, to support the students' knowledge of emerging and current issues in the context of entrepreneurship and enterprise development.

An active learning approach will enable students to be co-producers of their learning. The aim of this ‘active learning’ module is to provide an opportunity for students to develop a sound knowledge of the entrepreneurial practice. This will b e achieved through sharing of experiences and ideas in class discussions, invited speakers/conversationalists and collective analysis of real-world issues effecting entrepreneurial intent and development. Additionally, where appropriate, students will be encouraged to share experiences and existing knowledge to enable collaborative sense making and problem solving. The module focuses on developing the student’s capabilities as a whole, equipping them not only with practical knowledge and skills, but enabling them to develop practical judgement, critical self-awareness and the ability to reflect on and learn from experience.

The aims of this module are:
• To provide students with an enhanced understanding of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship.
• To provide students with the opportunity to build further upon their knowledge and understanding of entrepreneurship by in-depth investigation of selected key topics of current interest and releva nce.
• To provide students with theoretical and empirical research skills to enable them to discuss the impact of entrepreneurship on society, both at a conceptual and a practical level, including ethics and sustainability, economic and social benefits to themselves, the economy and local communities
• To critically identify and apply key knowledge and theory relating to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship for economic and social impact.
• To enable students to articulate their own enterprise skills and attributes for new venture creation and identify how entrepreneurs develop and deliver agreed objectives.
• To apply core theories, concepts and frameworks of entrepreneurship to understand the strategy, process and operations of enterprises.
• To enable students to develop written and oral communication skills through group discussions, in-class presentations and module work.
To enable students to think critically about entrepreneurial issues and dilemmas by gathering and synthesizing information, analysing alternative perspectives and options, and presenting a considered opinion or module of action.

(LO1) Students will be able to work independently and within a small group in order to effectively organise and cooperate to complete the range of tasks required to appreciate entrepreneurial and enterprise practice.

(LO2) Students will be able to carry out in-depth research and analysis on the different elements required to identify and apply key knowledge and theory relating to entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship for economic and social impact which is realistic and comprehensive.

(LO3) Students will be able to synthesise and apply core theories, concepts and frameworks of entrepreneurship to understand the strategy, process and operations of enterprise.

(LO4) Students will be able to recognise and reflect on the key skills and attributes required in the module - the impact of entrepreneurship on society, both at a conceptual and a practical level, including ethics and sustainability, economic and social benefits to themselves, the economy and local communities.

(S1) Adaptability

(S2) Problem-solving skills

(S3) Numeracy

(S4) Commercial awareness

(S5) Teamwork

(S6) Organisational skills

(S7) Communication skills

(S8) International awareness

(S9) Lifelong learning skills

(S10) Ethical awareness

(S11) Leadership

Teaching Method: Lecture
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 24
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Teaching Method: Seminar
Description: Group meetings to discuss progress with respective projects
Scheduled Directed Student Hours: 6
Attendance Recorded: Yes

Self-Directed Student Hours: 120
Description: Self-Directed Learning will include research activity, developing academic writing skills, and wider reading to support the module

Costs Information:
Students will not incur additional costs when taking this module

There are the following non-modular requirements:
ULMS252 or ULMS259

Skills and Attributes Mapping

Skill 1: Adaptability
How is it Developed: Students will take part in group learning and will have the opportunity to adapt and develop their practice as a form of lifelong learning.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Individual Report

Skill 2: Problem Solving
How is it Developed: Students will engage in a number of class and group work activities to study and analyse industry/business cases where problems are set for them to examine and solve.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Individual Report

Skill 3: Numeracy
How is it Developed: Students will have the opportunity to develop numeracy, written and oral communication skills through group discussions, Learning Groups, and individual assessment.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Individual Report

Skill 4: Commercial Awareness
How is it Developed: The nature of the module in terms of delivery will enable students to develop skills and practical experience in the commercial functioning and understanding of complex business ecosystems in using their learning/communications environment.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation

Skill 5: Teamwork
How is it Developed: Working within learning groups, students will experience the value of peer support and critique.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation

Skill 6: Organisation Skills
How is it Developed: This will be evident in the students’ independent organisation and management of their lecture attendance, group work, assignments and coursework and by meeting deadlines.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation and Individual Report

Skill 7: Communication Skills
How is it Developed: Students will be required to work together in groups to develop and deliver a group presentation which will enable them to exercise and improve their communications skills. Also, producing a well-developed report will encourage students to communicate their ideas in writing.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation

Skill 8: International Awareness
How is it Developed: Students will explore the development and challenges of entrepreneurship across different national and cultural values, contexts and frameworks.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation

Skill 9: Lifelong Learning Skills
How is it Developed: Students will take part in action learning and will have the opportunity to develop and practice this method as a form of lifelong learning.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation

Skill 10: Ethical Awareness
How is it Developed: Students will gain theoretical and practical tools with which to identify, analyse and evaluate ethical challenges within and affecting entrepreneurial practice. Students will develop self-awareness of their personal values and ethical beliefs.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Group Presentation

Skill 11: Leadership
How is it Developed: Students will reflect on the relationship between different aspects of entrepreneurial practice, and on the implications of such beliefs for their own leaderful awareness of their learning and development.
How is it assessed (If applicable): Individual report

Indicative content seeks to advance the students’ knowledge of entrepreneurship from various disciplines and viewpoints, the module curates a range of expertise from the fields of Psychology, Anthropology, Research Methods, Culture, and more. Each session is designed and developed in a unique manner which will take the student on a practical and applied reflexive journey of personal and academic growth.

Introduction
• Perspectives / practice of Entrepreneurship / Intrapreneurship
Focus on the individual
• Entrepreneurship and Human Inquiry – how do we view and position entrepreneurs
o Beyond the 'heroic' entrepreneur –stories success and fails (Gender & Culture)
Focus on others and society
• Visions: Creating new enterprise Opportunities: Nurturing Creativity and Social Enterprise
o Societal impacts of entrepreneurship and ecosystem
Practical considerations for entrepren eurship
• Decolonization of Entrepreneurship: Understanding new trends and current issues in entrepreneurship – Rural, Creative sectors etc
o Exploring the Sustainable Entrepreneurial Challenge -PEST perspectives
Conclusion
• Entrepreneurial economics and Financing - crowd funding, bootstrapping etc
Student Presentations
• Personal Evaluations
o Reflections: Learning from entrepreneurs
Assignment Support Workshop