Innovation and Enterprise for Scientists and Engineers 1 (U01858)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EEL-1-MNIAE

The aim of this course is to produce students who understand the crucial importance of entrepreneurship in the modern economy, and comprehend the different components and aspects of the entrepreneurial process through theoretical and practical means.

The overall final mark will consist of 50% coursework and 50% final exam.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Management (School of Engineering and Electronics), (School of Engineering and Electronics, Schedule M)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
12/01/2009	17:00	18:00	Lecture Theatre 1, Eng Sanderson Building	KB

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	17:10	18:00	KB
Lecture	Tuesday	17:10	18:00	KB

? Additional Class Information : Lecture held in Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding of:
1. The role and importance of entrepreneurship in the modern economy.
2. The entrepreneurial process with it's various components and aspects.

Intellectual:
1. Ability to critically evaluate entrepreneurial ventures from the point of view of entrepreneurs, investors and government.

Practical:
1. Ability to go through an entrepreneurial process that culminates in the production of a business plan.