MN3060 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development

Academic year

2023 to 2024 Semester 2

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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 9

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

To be confirmed

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Module coordinator

Prof R C Brown

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Module Staff

Prof Ross Brown

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Module description

The module will develop a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship in practice and the processes of business development. Students will develop a rounded understanding of the nature and dynamics of entrepreneurial activity. They will also ascertain knowledge of the key obstacles entrepreneurs face when trying to grow their businesses.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

BEFORE TAKING THIS MODULE YOU MUST PASS MN2001 AND PASS MN2002

Assessment pattern

40% coursework and 60% examination

Re-assessment

Re-assessment will be by 100% exam

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2hour Lectures (X11 weeks) plus 1hour tutorials (x4 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

26

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

Guided independent study hours

164

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand the key dynamics involved in entrepreneurial activity
  • Demonstrate a good understanding of the nature and varieties of different types of entrepreneurship
  • Examine the complexities inherent in undertaking new business formation
  • Understand the key obstacles confronting SMEs when trying to expand and grow
  • Identify, document and critically assess risks and rewards of a viable business models
  • Successfully collaborate with peers to help foster experiential learning