MN2112 Enterprise and Creativity

Academic year

2025 to 2026 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

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.

Availability restrictions

Not available to First Year students.

Planned timetable

1.00 pm Tue and 1.00 pm Thu

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

Module coordinator

Dr A M Brown

Dr A M Brown
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Anna Brown and Team Taught with guest speakers

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

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 enterprise skills, students will be working in teams to design and deliver an enterprising project. The success of the module relies on students taking a proactive role in managing their learning. The module will incorporate lectures and tutorials where students will be expected to generate their own results, using the materials provided. This module is demanding but it will offer students a life-changing experience.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisites

STUDENTS MUST BE IN THE SECOND YEAR OF ANY DEGREE PROGRAMME.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

An alternative project of up to 3,000 words = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 lectures (x 10 weeks) and 1 tutorial (x 7 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

28

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

Guided independent study hours

172

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

Intended learning outcomes

  • Critically assess the context of developing a business venture or any entrepreneurial venture in general
  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of project implementation and take corrective action
  • Demonstrate the ability to draw in the resources required to deliver a successful project
  • Develop skills in assessing and designing ideas that can become a venture