| Unit name | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme |
|---|---|
| Unit code | INOV10003 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Ben Hobbs |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Innovation |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Why is this unit important?
The world of work is changing rapidly; new products and services are creating new companies and new ways of working. Small companies are disrupting established businesses, with permanent jobs in many sectors are being discarded in favour of flexible contractors and freelancers. Even larger, more established companies are feverishly trying to innovate new products, services, and markets to keep up and avoid being disrupted out of business.
To succeed in this ever-changing world, you’ll need to be innovative, enterprising and entrepreneurial to seize opportunities for yourself and for the companies you’ll work for. This type of thinking is not just the preserve of Silicon Valley, it’s a way of searching for and executing on new ideas that is relevant to anyone trying to create value.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
N/A
An overview of content
This 3-week summer programme is delivered in an activity-driven, problem-solving way. Students will collaborate in class and in their assignments, working together to transform ideas into possible solutions and potential businesses.
The aim of this unit is to develop your understanding, abilities and skills which are essential to setting up or being part of an entrepreneurial venture. You will work in a team to identify potentially impactful problems, ideate interesting solutions, and then develop a business plan and presentation.
Lectures and workshops will cover examples and latest thinking in several areas related to innovative practices and entrepreneurship. Groups will be encouraged to identify and engage with a wide range of material, both of an academic and business nature.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
You will have gained an understanding of what it means to be innovative and entrepreneurial, to support you in the specific context(s) in which you might work in the future to create impact and change. This will enhance both your competencies and confidence in the entrepreneurial process.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply the theory, tools, techniques, and skills introduced in the Unit to develop a robust venture,
2. Apply and evaluate business models and environments facing a new venture,
3. Reflect critically on their own experience of working on a plan and pitch,
4. Work collaboratively to develop and present a business plan and pitch.
Interactive workshops with focused teaching from key staff to deliver the key concepts. Students work in pairs and groups on specific tasks to produce a business idea and deliver a pitch to potential investors. The programme mixes skills and knowledge and also includes visits to key local innovative businesses.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Teaching on the unit includes interactive workshops and activities supported by academic staff.
Tasks which do not count towards your unit mark but are required for credit (zero-weighted):
N/A
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Individual Reflective Critique, 500 words (30%) [ILO 1]
Group Business Plan, 2,500 words or equivalent (70%) [ILOs 1-4]
Reassessment
NA – Reassessments are not offered within the summer programme.
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.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. INOV10003).
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.
