STMGT202-20A (TGA)

The Entrepreneur

15 Points

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Division of Management
School of Management and Marketing

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Convenor(s)

Jonathan Scott

Jonathan Scott
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Paper Description

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This paper introduces entrepreneurship theory and practice. You will examine the qualities, skills and characteristics of entrepreneurs and analyse the multiple facets of the entrepreneurial journey. In addition, you will develop the ability to evaluate the processes involved in creating and evaluating ideas for new products, processes and ventures, and taking them to market.

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Paper Structure

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This paper has classes each week; two hours on Tuesdays and one hour on Thursdays. As there are no tutorials, all classes will involve interactive exercises. The second half of the Tuesday morning session will function as a workshop for deeper engagement with material, and as a space for working on assessments.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Assess personal entrepreneurial qualities and actions
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  • Identify and evaluate creative entrepreneurial opportunities and business models
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  • Develop and pitch a new business venture (and its business model)
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  • Analyse the feasibility of implementing innovative perceived opportunities
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Assessment

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All guidelines for assessments are available on Moodle. Any questions about these should be addressed to the convenor by email.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment
20 Mar 2020
4:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Lecture Content Quizzes
Sum of All
14 May 2020
3:00 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Quiz 1: Types of entrepreneurs
12 Mar 2020
3:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Quiz 2: Creativity and innovation
2 Apr 2020
3:00 PM
-
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5. Quiz 3: New venture creation
30 Apr 2020
3:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Quiz 4: Venture lifecycle
7 May 2020
3:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
7. Quiz 5: Corporate entrepreneurship
14 May 2020
3:00 PM
-
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. New Venture Creation - Feasibility Study
15 May 2020
4:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
9. New Venture Proposal - Team Report
29 May 2020
4:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
10. New Venture Proposal - Team Presentation
4 Jun 2020
3:00 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Deakins, D. and Freel, M. (2012) Entrepreneurship and Small Firms, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill.

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Recommended Readings

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Reading about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ventures on news, media and company websites is highly recommended.
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Online Support

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Moodle
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Workload

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This is a 15 point paper = 150 hours of work overall, which includes lecture time.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisite papers: STMGT101 or STMG191

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: STMG192, ENTIN101

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