Module
Impactful Entrepreneurship
Module description
This module is one of five modules included in the With Proficiency In (WPI) Entrepreneurship programme.
Impactful Entrepreneurship is a first-year elective that introduces students to technology and the circular economy while building creative confidence. In other words, the module seeks to develop student knowledge of innovation within the context of the circular economy. By exploring the latest trends in technology and their relationship to business, students will build a stronger contextual understanding. The lectures will be delivered entirely online and workshop time will be project based and immersive in nature. Through utilising the contemporary practice of design thinking and human centred design, students will explore technology and the emerging concept of the circular economy in order to create impactful solutions.
It is delivered in semester one and repeated in semester two to give maximum access to all students.
No pre-requisite or co-requisite modules are required to take this module. This module is suitable for non-specialist students and intended for interdisciplinary pathways.
Full module specification
| Module title: | Impactful Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Module code: | BEM1026A |
| Module level: | 1 |
| Academic year: | 2021/2 |
| Module lecturers: |
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| Module credit: | 15 |
| ECTS value: | 7.5 |
| Pre-requisites: | BEM1026 Impactful Entrepreneurship is a non-requisite module for BEM1026A Impactful Entrepreneurship. BEM1020 & BEM1020A Innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution is a non-requisite module for BEM1020 Impactful Entrepreneurship |
| Co-requisites: | None |
| Duration of module: |
Duration (weeks) - term 2: 10 |
Module aims
The module aims to introduce a creative toolset and technological skillset underpinned by an introductory understanding of the circular economy. By the end of the module, students will have a contextual understanding of the types of technologies that are increasing the connections between the cyber-physical world and how they might be applied creatively to affect a positive change through business.
ILO: Module-specific skills
- 1. articulate contemporary aspects of technology, creativity, and the circular economy;
- 2. design and present circular economy innovations;
- 3. evaluate the impact, feasibility, and desirability of circular economy innovations.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
- 4. demonstrate the connection between creativity, technology, and the transition towards a circular economy.
ILO: Personal and key skills
- 5. develop a human centred design approach to project work;
- 6. work successfully in a high-performance team environment.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 123 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 15 | Online delivered lecture content via ELE |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 12 | Workshops |
| Guided independent study | 123 | Preparing for workshops and preparation for formative and summative assessments. Out-of-class technology and innovation practice exercises derived from initial workshops, circular case studies, and project build |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| In workshop critiques of project design sprint (project-based accelerated innovation development) | During workshops | 1-6 | Verbal |
| Walk-through talk-through presentation | 10 minutes | 1-6 | Verbal |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group circular technology project and individual peer review (weighted mark) | 45 | Science fair pin-up + innovation. Peer review approx. 30 minutes to complete | 1-6 | Verbal and written feedback |
| Individual presentation and A1 poster | 40 | A1 poster board for science fair 2-minute presentation | 1-6 | Verbal feedback and written feedback |
| Individual workshop participation | 5 | Participation in the three project-based workshops Design Thinking 1, 2, 3 | 1-6 | Verbal feedback |
| Individual online quiz | 10 | Two online quizzes as part of the online lecture series | 1, 2 ,4 | Automated online feedback |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group circular technology project and individual peer review (weighted mark) (45%) | Individual reflective essay (1,750 words, 45%) | 1-6 | August/September Reassessment Period |
| Individual presentation and A1 poster (40%) | A1 poster board for science fair and 500 word reflective essay on process (40%) | 1-6 | August/September Reassessment Period |
| Individual workshop participation (5%) | Reflective essay on design thinking process (500 words, 5%) | 1-6 | August/September Reassessment Period |
| Individual online quiz (10%) | Individual online quiz (10%) | 1, 2, 4 | August/September Reassessment Period |
Syllabus plan
The module will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to topics including exponential mindset, circular economy and its guiding principles, and the fourth industrial revolution with a focus on industry 4.0
- Design thinking and circular by design
- Stages of prototyping: low to high fidelity
The module utilises in-classroom and/or online workshops. The first workshop session will act as an introduction to the module covering module layout and general housekeeping. The workshops will help to guide the cohort through the assignment project to completion.
Additional Information:
Internationalisation:
Contemporary global challenges will be presented alongside global solutions being developed to tackle them.
External Engagement:
Contribution by our design, circular economy, and technology network will allow students to interact with experts and practitioners in their field.
Employability:
In understanding our contemporary context and developing skills in how to effect positive change, students will be better equipped for the “future of work”.
Sustainability:
By developing skills and understanding in how to enable circular innovation the students will have the potential to create positive impact.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Introductory Material:
Liedtka, J. (2018). Why Design Thinking Works. Available at: https://hbr.org/2018/09/why-design-thinking-works
Patagonia. (2015). Better Than New - Patagonia's Worn Wear® Repair Truck & Facility.
Available at: https://youtu.be/7muOgpX8vaQ
Webster, C. (2012). The Art of Design For Disassembly.
Available at: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/assets/downloads/news/EMF_Engineering-the-Circular-Economy_300913.pdf
Stahel, W. (2019). Circular Economy – Users Guide. Routledge/Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
Module has an active ELE page?
Yes
Origin date
18/02/2019
Last revision date
02/02/2021