ULMS Electronic Module Catalogue |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | ||
Code | KMGT674 | ||
Coordinator |
Miss VK McCall Marketing (ULMS) V.Mccall@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | Whole Session | 15 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
50 100 |
150 | |||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 0 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | 0 | 35 | ||||
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole session | 0 | 25 | ||||
Assessment 3 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | 0 | 30 | ||||
Assessment 4 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When) :Whole Session | 0 | 10 |
Aims |
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To introduces key concepts, theories and topics relating to entrepreneurship and innovation; To consider emerging issues in the entrepreneurial environment grounded realistic view of change and innovation and reflect on the optimal conditions for innovation to take place; Engage in the identification and development of opportunities, resource acquisition, creativity and innovation; Develop the competences, skills, awareness and mind-set to become an effective entrepreneur, and to apply entrepreneurial behaviours in organisational environments. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to coherently demonstrate and sustain their views on effective entrepreneurship by use of evidence and contemporary research |
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(LO2) Enable students to explore the relationship between entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship and social entrepreneurship |
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(LO3) To enable students to identify the factors associated with good practices in developing and utilising appropriate entrepreneurial networks to access resources. |
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(LO4) Students to be abe to define the importance of the process of entrepreneurial business development and to consider the elements of a successful environment for entrepreneurship. |
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(LO5) Students will be familiar with the various options in terms of establishing an entrepreneurial organisation with particular emphasis on the virtues of the virtual business |
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(LO6) Enable students to understand the imperatives of innovative new technologies and demonstrate how they can form the basis of a sustainable new business |
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(S1) Communication Skills: Students will have opportunities to develop written communication skills through group discussions and assignments |
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(S2) Problem Solving and Decision Making: Students will be challenged to think critically about organisational issues and dilemmas. They will do this by gathering and synthesising information, analysing alternative perspectives and options and presenting a considered opinion or programme of action in their course assessment. |
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(S3) Information and Communication Technology Skills: Students will have opportunities to improve their ICT skills. Students will demonstrate skills in the use of software applications including word processing, visual presentations, data bases, spreadsheets and using the internet for information searches in the course. |
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(S4) Time management. This involves planning scheduled work and meeting assessment deadlines. This will be evident in the students’ independent management of their assignments and coursework and by meeting coursework deadlines. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Virtual classroom hours (for online modules) Teaching Method 2 - Non-classroom hours (for online modules) |
Syllabus |
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