ID2007 Enterprise and Creativity

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

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Planned timetable

1.00pm Tues, 1.00pm Thurs

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr S Narayanswamy

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Module Staff

Dr Shruti Narayanswamy

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Module description

'Enterprise and Creativity' aims to give Second Level students across the university the opportunity to learn how to develop a project by doing it. Enhancing their own creativity and their entrepreneurial Graduate Attributes, students will be working in interdisciplinary teams to design and deliver an enterprising project. The success of the module relies on students taking a proactive role in managing their learning. This module will introduce students to the fundamentals of starting a venture, develop their creative, collaborative and reflective skills, and support them in discovering their enterprising potential. The lectures will cover the fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Venture Creation, as well as feature interactive case studies where students will apply these concepts to 'real world' scenarios and guest entrepreneurs who will share their experiences. The weekly tutorials will provide a space for students to work in their project team to bring their enterprising venture to life, with the guidance of project coaches and course materials. This module is demanding but it will offer students a life-changing experience.

Assessment pattern

Moodle Forum (Individual) = 20%, Project Work Diary (Team) = formative only, Project Fair/ Team Project = 25%, Reflective Report (Individual) = 55%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 11 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

31

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

165

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Explain and apply concepts and frameworks relating to Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
  • Design, evaluate and implement ideas that can become an enterprising venture.
  • Demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team to deliver a successful project.
  • Critically reflect on the skills, attributes and learnings developed through the experience of delivering an enterprising venture.