| Code | BU6018 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €2,500 - HCI Subsidy initiative See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 15/01/2025 |
| Venue | Blended delivery |
| Credits | 10 |
| Start Date | 27/01/2025 |
Outline
Module Goal
This module develops an understanding of entrepreneurial practice. It focuses on applying entrepreneurial practices and related skills to real world challenges for growth of new and established enterprises.
Module Content
Entrepreneurship as a practice, strategic thinking and mindset, opportunity identification, ideation, business model innovation, market research and analysis, funding, scaling strategies, organisational innovation strategies, sustainability for intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship.
Module delivery will combine lectures with practice-oriented experiential learning. The students will develop self-generated new venture or new product ideas, in parallel with case studies, guest speakers, and workshops.
Additional Teaching Mode Information
Teaching Methods:
- 15 x 2hr(s) lectures
- 10 x 1hr(s) online asynchronous (live) activities
- 2 x 4hr(s) workshops
Learning Methods:
- 125 hr(s) autonomous student activities
- 77 hr(s) independent enquiry
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 200 marks
- Assignment - individual assignment, 1,500 words (50 marks)
- Learning log(s) - individual learning log, 2,000 words (50 marks)
- Groupwork - group project, 8,000 words (100 marks)
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Apply strategic thinking to assess competitive landscapes, anticipate industry trends, and identify growth opportunities
- Understand various business model frameworks and their application in different contexts
- Create actionable business development plans that align with organisational goals
- Understand different sources of funding for innovative ventures
- Develop strategies for creating innovative business models that align with sustainability goals
- Develop strategies for fostering a culture of innovation, intrapreneurship, and cross-functional collaboration
Requirements
- A candidate must have obtained at least a Second Class Honours primary degree in a NFQ level 8 degree.
- Consideration will be given to applicants with sufficient equivalent professional qualifications or significant industrial experience. These applicants will be reviewed by the Programme Lead on the basis of their relevant work experience and motivation statement.
- All applicants whose first language is not English are expected to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual section lower than 6.5, as per UCC requirements outlined at the following link: https://www.ucc.ie/en/international/studyatucc/postgraduateprogrammes/taughtprogrammes-non-eu/englishlanguagerequirements/
Fees and Costs
The HCI Pillar 3 Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy has been introduced to enable more learners to address critical skills gaps and engage with lifelong learning.
The fee for this micro-credential is €2,500 but applicants who meet the subsidy requirements can attend this micro-credential for €1,250.
Check your eligibility on the HEA Website
How To Apply
Start a new Micro-credentials application by selecting as below
In the application level tab select College of Business and Law and make your module selection
You will be requested to upload the following documents after you submit your application:
- CV
- Transcript (if you have a previous UCC number this may not be required)
- Reference - please upload an academic or industry referee