| Unit name | New Venture Creation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | INOV30004 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | H/6 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Mr. Sam Crawley |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Innovation |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will explain how to set up a new venture, including both commercial entities and social enterprises. It will examine what areas need to be investigated to support the development of a successful and sustainable business model.
The curriculum will develop knowledge in two key areas: internal operating considerations and the impact of the external environment. Analysis of these areas will be used to translate concepts and ideas into attractive and feasible ventures.
In this context, the unit develops students’ understanding of the entrepreneur role, demonstrate a sequence of steps that entrepreneurs undertake, introduce a number of concepts such as risk-taking and the development of robust business plans.
At the end of the unit, it is expected that students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures and practical activities supported by collaborative and self-directed learning.
A written, team-produced venture plan for a commercial or social venture at the start-up stage.
The word count will be shared across the group and may be scaled based on team size.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
