| Unit name | Technology Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Unit code | MGRC20010 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Cai |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | School of Management - Business School |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
Why is this unit important?
Technological change can create unique challenges for society but also bring innovative solutions to complex societal problems. The initiative of technology entrepreneurs who start new ventures or renew established businesses contributes to the process of innovation and experimentation that allows society to prosper. In this unit you will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities that technological advances present to entrepreneurs, by drawing insights from multiple disciplines and theoretical perspectives. You will also build knowledge and experience of the problem-solving skills and practices that enable entrepreneurs to recognise novel technological opportunities, to evaluate their potential and to bring their ideas to realisation in a market or social context.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study?
Technology entrepreneurs need to manage the many aspects of a business in a rapidly changing landscape. You will appreciate how business and management knowledge feeds into the formulation of entrepreneurial strategies in the presence of uncertainty and resource constraints. In particular, you will be inspired to think about how science and technology can underpin the foundations of new ventures and the development of innovative businesses.
An overview of content
You will be introduced to various aspects of entrepreneurship such as, the entrepreneurial mindset, new venture creation, funding and financing, commercialisation strategies, IPR, scaling-up and exit strategies, technology platforms and ecosystems. In particular, you will explore the current trends in technologies such AI, big data, robotics and the Internet of Things, and examine their implications for entrepreneurship.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of the unit
This unit will inspire you to think creatively and analytically about business and technology from an entrepreneurial perspective. You will enhance your entrepreneurial mindset and develop skills applicable across various settings including start-ups, established corporations, social enterprises, family businesses, consulting, venture capital, and more.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit, you will be able to:
The unit will be delivered through a combination of interactive lectures, guest lecturers, (mini) case-studies, and seminars. Lectures (2 hours) will take place every week for 10 weeks and introduce key theories and literature and use examples to illustrate the application of key concepts. Weekly seminars (1 hour) will be student-led and moderated by tutor. As exercises students will review the stories of disruptive technologies that created new industries or transformed existing ones in preparation to the seminar discussion. One seminar will provide tutor and peer feedback for the formative assessment.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Group presentation
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Individual report (100%) developing and evaluating a technology-based entrepreneurial opportunity
When assessment does not go to plan
Students who do not pass the unit overall will be reassessed with a report based on a different entrepreneurial idea from that of the original assignment, weighted at 100% and covering all Intended Learning Outcomes for the unit.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. MGRC20010).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
