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BMGT20220

Academic Year 2024/2025

High-tech Entrepreneurship (BMGT20220)

Subject:
Business Management
College:
Business
School:
Business
Level:
2 (Intermediate)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Giuliano Sansone
Trimester:
Autumn
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This module provides an in-depth exploration of the theories, principles, and practical skills essential for creating and developing high-tech innovative ideas within entrepreneurial ecosystems. Students will gain a solid foundation in understanding the key components of successful high-tech entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial ecosystems.

The module offers various theories and frameworks that underpin entrepreneurship, enabling students to grasp the fundamental concepts and strategies involved in starting and managing high-tech startups. Furthermore, the module delves into the essential concepts and actors within the entrepreneurial ecosystem, including policy, finance (e.g., Venture Capital and Business Angels), culture, support structures (e.g., Incubators and Accelerators), human capital, and markets. Students will understand the roles and contributions of these elements in supporting innovation and entrepreneurial endeavors. Students will participate in team projects focused on analyzing the entrepreneurial ecosystem of a city, fostering collaboration and practical application of the course concepts.

While the primary focus of this module is on "standard" high-tech commercial innovative ventures, it also encompasses the broader scope of high-tech entrepreneurship. Students will be introduced to social innovations and corporate entrepreneurship, exploring concepts such as Impact Investing, Hybrid Organizations, Social Startups, Open Innovation, and Intrapreneurship. This broader perspective will allow students to understand the diverse forms and applications of high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship in various contexts.

Throughout the module, students will be challenged to apply theoretical frameworks, tools, and strategies to real-world situations, such as through guest speakers, to develop their teamwork, problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Learning outcomes:

On completing this module students will be expected to be able to:

1. Articulate and assess main theories, frameworks, tools, and strategies from entrepreneurship;
2. Understand how to conduct independent research to assess the viability of a potentially innovative idea;
3. Develop entrepreneurial, creativity, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills;
4. Understand different types of innovation;
5. Understand the main actors of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics will be discussed in class during Week 1

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

44
Autonomous Student Learning

48
Total

116

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module is interactive and requires serious contributions and reflections from students on their experiences and views on the various topics discussed.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): The student will work on an individual assessment based on the concepts covered in the module. The instructor will provide all the necessary information during the first weeks of the module. Week 14, Week 15 Standard conversion grade scale 40% Yes
50
 Yes
Group Work Assignment: Students will participate in team projects focused on analyzing the entrepreneurial ecosystem of a city. The instructor will provide all the necessary information during the first weeks of the module. Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Participation in Learning Activities: In-class participation will be evaluated. Week 1, Week 2, Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
10
 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Autumn Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - Autumn: All Weeks Mon 15:00 - 16:50
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