UCIL21331
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset
10
Semester 1
Undergraduate
Level 2
Jonathan Styles
Unit coordinator
1
FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Middle part of Bachelors '
European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0
<p>Have you ever wondered why some people become entrepreneurs? Thought about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, or questioned if you could become one yourself?</p><p>Becoming an enterprising individual and developing a new business venture can be both physically and emotionally demanding. Successful entrepreneurs have to become focused on creating and establishing a successful business, which is a risky and time consuming process that entrepreneurs try to navigate as best they can, whilst juggling a wide range of demands and commitments.</p><p>This unit explores who and what entrepreneurs are and how they use motivation and self-development/reflection to improve on their decision-making skills to enhance both their personal and venture's performance.</p><p>The unit addresses key questions such as: What makes a successful entrepreneur? Can any person be entrepreneurial? What skill sets do I need to become an entrepreneur? You will explore these questions through the application of theory and analysis of a variety of prominent entrepreneurs who have become successful. Ultimately, you will look to develop your own Personal Developmental Roadmap for future entrepreneurial success.</p><p>This unit forms part of the <a href="http://www.college.manchester.ac.uk/programmesandchallenges/manchesterenterprisechallenge/">Enterprise Challenge.</a></p>
<p>Have you ever wondered why some people become entrepreneurs? Thought about what it takes to become a successful entrepreneur, or questioned if you could become one yourself?</p><p>Becoming an enterprising individual and developing a new business venture can be both physically and emotionally demanding. Successful entrepreneurs have to become focused on creating and establishing a successful business, which is a risky and time consuming process that entrepreneurs try to navigate as best they can, whilst juggling a wide range of demands and commitments.</p><p>This unit explores who and what entrepreneurs are and how they use motivation and self-development/reflection to improve on their decision-making skills to enhance both their personal and venture's performance.</p><p>The unit addresses key questions such as: What makes a successful entrepreneur? Can any person be entrepreneurial? What skill sets do I need to become an entrepreneur? You will explore these questions through the application of theory and analysis of a variety of prominent entrepreneurs who have become successful. Ultimately, you will look to develop your own Personal Developmental Roadmap for future entrepreneurial success.</p><p>This unit forms part of the <a href="http://www.college.manchester.ac.uk/programmesandchallenges/manchesterenterprisechallenge/">Enterprise Challenge.</a></p><p> </p>
<p>The unit aims to help students understand who and what entrepreneurs are and how entrepreneurs effectively acquire and implement a wide range of tools and techniques to enhance their success.</p><p>By the end of the unit students will be able to assess the traits and characteristics of successful entrepreneurs as well as their own entrepreneurial strengths, weaknesses. This information will help to provide students with a better understanding of who they are and what motivates them as individuals and ultimately how to achieve success in their lives.</p>
<p>On successful completion of the unit you will be able to:</p><ul> <li>Define and debate different theories and models in entrepreneurial development, leadership, education, vision and strategy</li> <li>Apply a range of theories and methodologies used in entrepreneurial research</li> <li>Identify and reflect upon their own personal values, character, motivations and effectiveness in the light of relevant theory and models of self development</li> <li>Demonstrate information literacy and effective communication skills by presenting ideas, evidence and arguments clearly, logically and accurately in a range of formats</li></ul>
<p> </p><div style="clear:both;"><wbr /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.029; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Define the key traits and behaviours that enable people to become inspirational individuals</span> </p></div><p> </p>
<p>Critically analyse and debate the different theories and methodologies used in research into inspirational individuals </p><p> </p>
<p> </p><div style="clear:both;"><wbr /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.029; margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Identify and reflect upon your own personal values, motivations and responsibility in the development of individual effectiveness</span></p></div><p> </p><div style="clear:both;"><p> </p></div><p> </p>
<p> </p><div style="clear:both;"><wbr /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 2.029; margin-top: 5pt; margin-bottom: 5pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: transparent;">Demonstrate information literacy and effective communication skills by presenting ideas, evidence and arguments clearly, logically and accurately in a range of formats</span></p></div><p> </p><div style="clear:both;"><p> </p></div><p> </p>
Analytical skills
Reflection and research skills require to gather and analyse the information at hand.
Group/team working
Group work element within the unit assessment.
Oral communication
Presentation skills: To know how to develop and present information in a clear and precise manner
Other
Planning skills: The ability to develop a clear Career Road map for the next 5 years.
<div style="clear:both;"><wbr /><ul> <li>Successful entrepreneurs and their developmental processes</li> <li>Theory and practice of entrepreneurship</li> <li>Application of entrepreneurial research methodologies</li> <li>Personal development - its theory and application</li> <li>Effective research, communication and public speaking/presentation resilience, and mindfulness skills</li></ul></div>
<div> The unit will be delivered as a series of 2 hour lectures over 10 weeks, each session will be delivered using a variety of pedagogical techniques using relevant and topical case studies and in-class activities for students to work on either alone or in small informal groups. The lecture will be supported by: - Case Studies, Guest Speakers* as well as reading and research resources which will all be delivered through the units Blackboard site.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div>
0
Other
100%
<ul><li>Formative task, an individual slide-deck: a set of PowerPoint slides,10 slides max (0%)<br/> </li><li>Summative task, a group poster analysing an entrepreneur (30%)</li><li>Individual report: self-development roadmap (2000 words) (70%)</li></ul>
<table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" hspace="0" vspace="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td align="left"> <p>Opportunities for feedback from students will be provided through the normal channels. Throughout the unit students will be able to engage with the lecturer within and outside the lecture room. Students will be able to book a meeting with the lecturer during office hours.</p><p>Please note that all assessment feedback will be provided within 15 working days of submission. Students are welcome to discuss feedback with the unit tutor, once issued.</p><p>Students will also be able to provide feedback through the course unit online survey which will be made available at the end of the course unit.</p></td> </tr> </tbody></table><p> </p>
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Lectures
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