Modiwl HMB-3104:
Entrepreneurship Cap & Firm
Entrepreneurship, Capital and the Firm 2024-25
HMB-3104
2024-25
Bangor Business School
Module - Semester 1
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Debbie Gilliland
Overview
Introduction to entrepreneurship; Evolution of the Concept of Entrepreneurship; Characteristics of the entrepreneur; Creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship; The role of entrepreneurs in the economy and society; Entrepreneurship in large firms; Types of entrepreneurship; Defining small businesses; Entrepreneurship in the future.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -D- to D+ (40-49%): No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information/skills. Some grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.
-good -B- to B+ (60-69%): Very good performance Most of the relevant information accurately deployed. Good grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.
-excellent -A- to A+ (70%+): Outstanding Performance. The relevant information accurately deployed. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements. Good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.
-another level-C- to C+ (50-59%): Much of the relevant information and skills mostly accurately deployed. Adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements. Fair integration of theory/practice/information in the pursuit of the assessed work's objectives. Some evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.
Learning Outcomes
- Appreciate the role and importance of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in the economy and society.
- Critically assess the viability of potential ideas.
- Define a small business in both qualitative and quantitative terms, recognise the strengths and weaknesses associated with the management of a small business, and identify the different legal forms of small business.
- Evaluate the characteristics of entrepreneurs within large and small firms, and the influence of leadership and creativity on the development of entrepreneurship.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Exam S1
Weighting
60%
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
Assignment: research entrepreneurial theory and apply it to practice
Weighting
40%