Entrepreneurship: A Critical Perspective (IL020)
Description
This is an interactive and practical module aiming to inspire students to entrepreneurship by giving them an interdisciplinary overview of the entrepreneurial process and the main steps involved in setting up and running a new venture. The idea of this module develops from a recent article by Jones, Matlay and Maritz (2012) on enterprise education. These authors identify four modes of enterprise education (EE): EE at the business school; EE as a "skill"; EE through Business start-ups; and EE as a transformative pedagogy. While activities are under way under the first three modes, the fourth mode is largely missing, especially at undergraduate level. Thus, the purpose of this module is to highlight the interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary nature of enterprise/entrepreneurship as a field of study.
Structure
Week 1= Introduction
Week 2 to 4 = who you are, focus on the self
Week 5 to 7 =you and the others
Week 8 and 9= practical approach
Week 10 = Conclusion
Each session must address theoretical aspects of the topic and practical implication. Therefore, where possible, in the second hour students will engage with exercises and group works.
Indicative content:
The role of Motivation and Passion in entrepreneurship
Transforming personal interests into a business
Creative Thinking
Building your entrepreneurial team
Gathering the resources for the venture
Module Convenors
Dr Vishalakshi Roy
V dot Roy at warwick dot ac dot uk
Dr Bo Kelestyn
Bo dot Kelestyn at warwick dot ac dot uk
When
Term 1 (Autumn) 2018-19
Thursdays 14.00-16.00
Where
Humanities Studio H0.76
Humanities Building
Assessment
For 15 CATS
15 minute presentation (30%)
3000 word essay (60%)
500 word blog (10%)
For 12 CATS
15 minute presentation (30%)
2000 word essay (70%)