Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2026/27
Completion of level 2 of a Chemistry programme such as that at Leeds, or equivalent
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will build upon concepts of enterprise and allow students to further develop their team-working skills, while learning more about how to exploit chemistry research in a real-world scenario.
On completion of this module, students should have an understanding of how to set up a new enterprise, from the inception and development of an idea through to the preparation of a business plan, and to prepare a funding pitch for potential investors.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Given a chemical research idea, carry out a feasibilty study on its commercial viability
2. Construct a project plan for the commercialisation of the idea.
3. Construct a facilities and equipment list needed for commercialisation of the idea
4. Construct a marketing plan for commercialisation of the idea
5. Construct a budgetary plan for commercialisation of the idea
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills :
a. Digital skills: find, evaluate, organise and share information; communicate and collaborate constructively with peers
b. Work ready skills: communication (verbal and written); teamwork/collaboration; interpersonal skills; time management, planning and organisation; critical thinking; creativity; commercial awareness
c. Enterprise skills: identifying opportunities; creativity and innovation; working and communicating with others; information searching
1. Introduction to commercialising chemical research
2. Introduction to business structures and management
3. Generating ideas
4. Project planning
5. Marketing and market research
6. Intellectual property and patents
7. Financial planning and forecasting
Methods of Assessment
The assessment details for this module will be provided at the start of the academic year.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervision | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Lecture | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Seminar | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Private study hours | 80 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100 | ||
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Last updated: 30/04/2026
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