Module Details

Module Code: MGMT6053
Title: Entrepreneurial Mindset
Long Title: Entrepreneurial Mindset
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( September 2019 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 3450 - Business & Management
Module Delivered in: 7 programme(s)
Module Description: This is a fun, engaging and interactive module that provides learners with a close-up view of how an entrepreneur thinks, acts and views the world and the kinds of competencies, character traits and behaviours they rely on. Through this module, students will meet entrepreneurs, hear their stories and find out about how they influence society and the economy. Students will explore the link between creativity and entrepreneurship and apply creative thinking and idea generation tools and techniques to solve problems and generate new ideas. Entrepreneurship as a career path will also be explored. Students will identify their own entrepreneurial potential and will learn how to develop their own "entrepreneurial mindset" which is a way of thinking valued by employers and important to career and personal development.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the role and contribution of entrepreneurship within a business economy and society in general.
LO2 Explain the 'what', 'who' and 'how' of entrepreneurship.
LO3 Discuss the stages, issues and challenges that face the entrepreneur when setting up and growing an enterprise.
LO4 Apply techniques for problem solving and creativity, idea generation, screening ideas and choosing the best option.
LO5 Identify entrepreneurial potential at an individual level.
LO6 Compare and contrast employee and entrepreneurial career paths.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
What is entrepreneurship? Different types of entrepreneurs. Economic, social and political contributions. Social Entrepreneurship.
The Individual Entrepreneur
The nature of the entrepreneur; background, mindset, competencies, characteristics and motivations.
Stages of Business Start-Up
Stages involved, issues and challenges in setting up and scaling an enterprise. Government funding and supports.
Opportunity Recognition and Idea Generation
Creativity and the business idea; sources of new ideas, methods for generating ideas and screening, creative problem solving, case studies.
Self Audit of the Student's Aptitude for Entrepreneurship
Self assessment of the student's personality profile, career intentions, aptitudes, skills and self image. Attempt to assess his/her suitability for enterprise. Reflection on career direction-self employed versus employed.
Entrepreneurial Case Studies
Entrepreneurial stories and guest speakers, covering a diverse range of business types and industry sectors.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,2
Assessment Description
Assessment of a specific entrepreneur and preparation of report based on findings.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
In groups students work on solving a problem through applying creativity and idea generation tools and techniques. The solution is presented by each group in class.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 5,6
Assessment Description
A written assessment of the learner's perspective of their personal entrepreneurial skills and aptitude for entrepreneurship. How could these skills be applied in a work environment.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecturer delivery of course material and involvement of guest speakers. Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact One-to-one contact with groups. Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecturer delivery of course material and involvement of guest speakers. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 5.00 5
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Peggy A.Lambing & Charles R.Kuehl. (2014), Entrepreneurship, 4th. Pearson, UK, [ISBN: 101292040009].
  • David A Gibson. (2010), The Streetwise Guide to Being Enterprising, 1st. Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887324].
  • David.A Gibson. (2010), The Streetwise Guide to being Enterprising Workbook and Journal, 1st. Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887331].
  • Thomas M.Cooney. (2010), Irish Cases in Entrepreneurship, 2nd. Blackhall Publishing, Ireland, [ISBN: 9783838355641].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • R.Hisrich, M.Peters & D.Shepherd. (2012), Entrepreneurship, 9th. McGraw-Hill International, USA, [ISBN: 0078029198].
  • Tony Wagner. (2012), Creating Innovators; the making of young people who will change the world, 1st. Scriber, New York, [ISBN: 1451611498].
  • James Dyson. (2003), Against the Odds: An autobiography, 2nd. Texere, New York, [ISBN: 1587991705].
  • Walter Isaacson. (2011), iSteve: The Book of Jobs, 1st. Simon and Schuster, USA, [ISBN: 14516485537].
  • Nicole M.Quarles-Thomas. (2012), Think Career!, 1st. Trafford UK, [ISBN: 9781466922884].
  • Nicolas Lore. (2012), The Pathfinder: How to choose or change your career for a lifetime of satisfaction and success, 1st. Touchstone, USA, [ISBN: 9781451608328].
  • Cecilia Hegarty. (2011), Cases in Business and Social Enterprise, 1st. Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887492].
  • Brian O'Kane. (2010), Starting a Business in Ireland, 6th. Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887379].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Steve Blank. (2013), Why The Lean Start-Up Changes Everything, Harvard Business Review, [ISSN: R1305C-PD].
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BBUSS_7 Bachelor of Business 3 Group Elective 1
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 4 Mandatory
CR_BMRKT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Marketing 2 Mandatory
CR_OBARM_7 Bachelor of Business in Beverage Industry Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BBTCO_7 Bachelor of Business in Business Technology and Communications 2 Elective
CR_OCULA_7 Bachelor of Business in Culinary Arts 2 Mandatory
CR_BBUSS_6 Higher Certificate in Business 3 Elective