Study information

Entrepreneurship 1 - 2023 entry

MODULE TITLEEntrepreneurship 1 CREDIT VALUE15
MODULE CODEENG1006 MODULE CONVENERMr Ceri Howells (Coordinator)
DURATION: TERM 1 2 3
DURATION: WEEKS 11 0 0
Number of Students Taking Module (anticipated) 225
DESCRIPTION - summary of the module content
This module uses a new methodology combining GSPBL and EntreComp with a focus on creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, advanced technology, links with industry and 21st Century Skills for the future of work. This module aims to build your entrepreneurial competencies through interactive workshop activities and a technology push entrepreneurship Gold Standard Project Based Learning (GSPBL) project on LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) scanning and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. You will learn through industry led on-site activities with LiDAR and IoTthrough industry guest lectures. This module should ignite the spark of your entrepreneurial spirit and lay the foundation for your entrepreneurship competence through interactive workshops with inspirational entrepreneurs, business school academics and chartered engineers.
 
The GSPBL driving question is ‘How can you use technology push with LiDAR scanning or IoT technology to create a new product, service or process?’ 
 
GSPBL teams will be encouraged to investigate LiDAR scanning and IoT technology to uncover and assess business opportunities using a simplified Business Model Canvas (BMC). Students are required to be creative, engage in the team activities thrive on the independence and flexibility of the GSPBL structure that culminates in a public product short video pitch summative assessment.

 

AIMS - intentions of the module

The purpose of this module is to develop an appreciation of advanced technologies and the ability to investigate innovative applications to sell to clients. Deliverables for the project require project management, self-promotion, research and development, collaboration and pitching services/products to potential clients through multimedia platforms. The entrepreneurial skills gained through experiential learning will enhance your ability to solve problems, create opportunities and help you succeed in your chosen career or commercial venture.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs) (see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
Discipline and module intended learning outcomes 
 
 
On successful completion of this module, you should be able to:
 
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 ability to apply and integrate knowledge and understanding from other engineering disciplines and developing technologies, critically evaluate data and apply this effectively in projects. 
2 knowledge of characteristics of laser scanning equipment, post-processing outputs and applications;
 
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
 
3 understand and evaluate business, customer and user needs, including consideration of competitors, branding and revenue generation. 
4 use project planning techniques to ensure project deadlines are met and outcomes are continually monitored and evaluated; 
 
Personal and Key Transferable Employment/Entrepreneurship Skills and Knowledge: 
5 exemplify improved ability to work responsibly as part of a team developing skills in leadership, setting targets, time management, idea generation and resolving conflict; 
6 communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences and have the ability to pitch ideas effectively;
7 plan independent learning, use initiative to continually improve performance of yourself and others to provide a foundation for lifelong learning/CPD
8 carry out research using the Internet and technical literature;
9 demonstrate foundation level entrepreneurship competence as defined in EntreComp
SYLLABUS PLAN - summary of the structure and academic content of the module
  • Team building;
  • entrepreneurship/employability skills development;
  • emotional intelligence
  • EDI Workshop
  • resilience
  • lego serious play
  • entrepreneurship inspiration and innovation;
  • advanced technology - LiDAR scanning, IoT;
  • multimedia communications skills;
  • pitching and presentation skills.
 
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning & Teaching Activities 30 Guided Independent Study 120 Placement / Study Abroad 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category Hours of study time Description
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 4 Lectures
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 8 Entrepreneurship Workshops
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 5 Industry site day
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 4 PBL Support Sessions
Scheduled learning and teaching activities 5 Q&A
Guided independent study 124 Research, development, innovation, multimedia

 

ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Formative assessment is provided through PBL Support Sessions. 
 
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework 100 Written Exams 0 Practical Exams 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment % of Credit Size of Assessment (e.g. duration/length) ILOs Assessed Feedback Method

Peer Review 

 0 2 per term M16  No feedback given 
Minutes of Meetings  7 1 x A4 page/fortnight M16-M18  No feedback given 
EDI Workshop Quiz  4 2 hours M11 Attendance & Quiz 
Innovation Workshops 5 4 hours M5, M16 & M17  Attendance – Workshop Discussion
Coursework - Elevator Pitch 10 10 hours M5, M16 & M17  Written feedback

eQuiz – Quantitative techniques to analyse sustainability 

 4 1 hour M7  Online Quiz 
Coursework - Group Storyboard and BMC Slide Deck  20 30 hours M5, M7, M16-M18  Written feedback 

Coursework - Group video 

Presentation and Q&A 		 50 80 hours M5, M7, M16-M18  Verbal feedback after presentation 

 

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
All above Coursework (100%) All Referral/deferral period

 

RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES

Reassessment will be by a single piece of coursework only worth 100% of the module. For deferred candidates, the mark will be uncapped. For referred candidates, the 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

Web based and Electronic Resources:

European Commission EntreComp. European Commission, 2018: https://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?catId=1317&langId=en

Barber, D. & Mills, J. 3D Laser Scanning for Heritage. English Heritage, 2007: https://www.cices.org/pdf/newcastle%20uni%203d%20laser%20scanning.pdf

eCorner: Build Your Entrepreneurial Mindset. Stanfordonline, 2018: http://ecorner-legacy.stanford.edu/index.html

Behnam Tabrizi: Lead Change from Where You Are by Applying the Rapid Transformation Model. Stanfordonline, 14 August 2015: https://youtu.be/e5u6pTTc4Pg

Reading list for this module:

Type Author Title Edition Publisher Year ISBN
Set Aulet, B. Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup John Wiley & Sons 2013 978-1118692288
Set Hart, H. Introduction to engineering communication Prentice Hall 2005 978-0131461024
Set Tabrizi, B and Terrell, M The Inside-Out: A Practical Guide to Transformational Leadership Evolve Publishing Inc 2016 978-0991622955
CREDIT VALUE 15 ECTS VALUE 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) 4 AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING No
ORIGIN DATE Tuesday 27th November 2018 LAST REVISION DATE Wednesday 8th November 2023
KEY WORDS SEARCH Entrepreneurship; laser scanning; advanced technology; communication and collaboration

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