Module manager: Deema Refai
Email: D.Refai@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as an Elective
This module aims to provide students with an understanding of how enterprise is viewed globally and the diverse challenges faced in new venture creation depending on the local economic environment. Students will be invited to evaluate theories and practice of enterprise and entrepreneurship.
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to critically evaluate:
- demonstrate in-depth critical knowledge of enterprise and entrepreneurship theories and concepts using techniques relevant to the discipline.
- apply and evaluate theory and practice in their own research, advanced scholarship or area
- demonstrate critical understanding of different approaches to entrepreneurship across the globe in both theory and practice.
- evaluate and contextualise current issues in enterprise and entrepreneurship
- critically evaluate the potential of business activities to deliver negative social and environmental impacts
Upon completion of this module, students will be able to:
Transferable
- creatively formulate, evaluate and communicate ideas in writing to peers, tutors and others
- provide coherent and convincing oral presentations
- exhibit greater self-awareness and global and cultural insight
Subject specific
- confidently engage in entrepreneurial activity using techniques relevant to the discipline
The syllabus will include guest lectures delivered by academics representing different continents. Prior to each session, students will be preparing for the visit by drawing together insights from the literature and developing Q&A sessions. With each guest academic, students will be expected to take some lead over the discussions and compare/contrast what they have learned previously with different global perspectives on enterprise and entrepreneurship.
In addition, students will reflect on the content of the sessions in relation to entrepreneurship in their home country, both in theory and practice.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workshop | Delivery type 10 | Number 2 | Length hours 20 |
| Lecture | Delivery type 1 | Number 2 | Length hours 2 |
| Private study hours | Delivery type 128 | ||
| Total Contact hours | Delivery type 22 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | Delivery type 150 | ||
This could include a variety of activities, such as reading, watching videos, question practice and exam preparation.
Your teaching methods could include a variety of delivery models, such as face-to-face teaching, live webinars, discussion boards and other interactive activities. There will be opportunities for formative feedback throughout the module.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment type Oral Presentation | Notes 12 minute video presentation | % of formal assessment 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | Assessment type 100 | |
The resit for this module will be 100% by 12 minute video presentation
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 8/16/2024
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