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This module covers:

• definitions of entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial activity
• the theoretical perspectives underpinning the study of entrepreneurship
• understanding what shapes the practice of entrepreneurship both in different settings (for example, social entrepreneurship, technology, family business, international entrepreneurship, environmental business, social media) and due to contextual influences (for example, influence of gender, policy)

This module equips you with practical skills to use digital tools for entrepreneurial growth. You’ll learn from real entrepreneurs how to identify opportunities, evaluate business ideas, and grow ventures by communicating value, building communities, and engaging stakeholders. Through an authentic, hands-on assessment, you’ll develop a digital strategy for a real business aiming to increase sales, diversify revenue, or grow its supporter base. 

This module develops a knowledge and understanding of: 

• the dynamics of the global economy and international business and/or an awareness of cultural, legal/regulatory, political, and economic differences across countries and/or an appreciation of management issues from a global perspective
• business innovation - creativity, intrapreneurial - and entrepreneurial behaviour and enterprise development, and the management and exploitation of intellectual property
• leadership and management of people within organisations - leadership, organisational behaviour and motivation
• strategic management - the development and implementation of appropriate strategies within a changing environment

This module covers:

• definitions of entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial activity
• the theoretical perspectives underpinning the study of entrepreneurship
• understanding what shapes the practice of entrepreneurship both in different settings (for example, social entrepreneurship, technology, family business, international entrepreneurship, environmental business, social media) and due to contextual influences (for example, influence of gender, policy)

The project is a problem based learning experience where you will work in self-selected teams upon a company based challenge. You are introduced to a company representative and then together develop a problem statement that will be feasible for you to address during the semester and also will deliver a tangible benefit to the company. You are then responsible for managing subsequent meetings with the company, gathering primary and secondary data and keeping the company up to date with progress.

Mentoring is provided to help with project management and the projects will require the application of theoretical constructs from the core modules from semester one to company challenges within an entrepreneurship context. The outcome of the project work should demonstrate an understanding of applying entrepreneurship theories in a practical context and also provide tangible and actionable recommendations to the company.

You will be expected to develop a real business concept and take it through to a business plan. This will require an assessment of the IP position, a marketing analysis, producing a business strategy and a financial analysis. You will be assisted in taking the plan to fruition.

The project should focus on any aspect of entrepreneurship. You are expected to choose a topic in consultation with your supervisor. Supervisors may suggest a topic where it is appropriate. As well as the written dissertation, you will make a presentation giving an overview of your work.

Venture capital and private equity provide risk capital to firms at various stages of their life-cycle. This involves selecting early-stage and late-stage investment opportunities, due diligence, structuring deals, valuation, managing portfolio firms, and exit.

The module combines practical and theoretical perspectives on the process of leading an entrepreneurial firm, managing growth, and developing a strategic plan.

Leading entrepreneurial growth will develop your capacity to evaluate multiple strategic options under conditions of uncertainty. Using multiple frameworks and concepts you will construct a strategic growth plan.

The module also provides insights into personal dimensions of leading entrepreneurial growth strategies across multiple types of organisations including start-ups, family owned firms, corporations and non-profits.

The purpose of this course is to help you better understand the theory and processes of entrepreneurial sales and negotiation to develop the skills to sell and negotiate successfully in a variety of business settings.

Readings, exercises, and examples relate to the broad spectrum of negotiations that business professionals face with colleagues, employers, employees, clients, competitors, and others. These include a range of substantive issues such as purchase and sale transactions, contract negotiations, salary negotiations, workplace disputes, inter-organisational relationships, multiparty private/public negotiations, and negotiations regarding organizational change.  Sales theory and exercises build the basic understanding required to plan and successfully execute a sales revenue stream for entrepreneurial organisations.