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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate a practical understanding of how creative, innovative and entrepreneurial thought and action may be applied to opportunities of all kinds including new ventures as well as innovation within existing organizations
• Understand the fundamental concepts and analytical tools used to identify opportunities and develop entrepreneurial ventures and apply these in a real-world context.
• Work effectively in a team to co-create user-centric solutions and ventures using Design Thinking and Entrepreneurial Frameworks`
• Communicate a new product, service, solution or business concept in an efficient, effective and compelling manner
• Practice personal reflection as a tool for continuous self-improvement
Students will be introduced to the Design Thinking Framework with key concepts and models shared through readings, video content and powerpoint slides. Students will be brought through a 5 day Design Thinking Sprint in a team environment to solve a real world issue from a real world organisation. In most cases an external host company will be involved in the sprint and the students will be exposed to their challenges to solve using the Design Thinking Framework.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 10 |
Small Group | 50 |
Practical | 10 |
Specified Learning Activities | 20 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 20 |
Total | 110 |
This module is suitable for students from any discipline and for those who are interested in both entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (innovating within organisations). There is no requirement for prior experience of creativity or entrepreneurship.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Continuous Assessment: This module requires active engagement, requiring attendance at ALL scheduled classes and completion of assigned tasks and presentations. (80% attendance is required to pass this component) | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 40 |
Assignment: Reflection Report | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 30 |
Presentation: Presentation | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 30 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Feedback will be given to students upon request. This will include feedback based on their participation throughout the module and their deliverables.
Name | Role |
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Becks Butler | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Rosie Leonard-Kane | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dorcas Réamonn | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Duc Minh Vu | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |