| Unit name | Innovation and Entrepreneurship Summer Programme |
|---|---|
| Unit code | INOV10003 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | C/4 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Academic Year (weeks 1 - 52) |
| Unit director | Dr. Ben Hobbs |
| 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 | Centre for Innovation |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences |
Why is this unit important?
The world of work is changing rapidly. New products and services are creating new companies and transforming the way people work. Small businesses are disrupting established industries, while permanent jobs in many sectors are being replaced by flexible contracts and freelance opportunities. Even larger, more established companies are urgently innovating—developing new products, services, and markets to stay competitive and avoid being left behind.
To succeed in this ever-evolving landscape, you need to be innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial—ready to seize opportunities for yourself and for the organisations you work with. This way of thinking isn’t limited to Silicon Valley; it’s a mindset that enables you to identify and act on new ideas, creating value wherever you go.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
N/A
Overview of Content
This three-week summer programme is delivered in an activity-driven, problem-solving way. You will collaborate in class and through your assignments, working with others to transform ideas into possible solutions and potential businesses.
The aim of this unit is to develop your understanding, abilities, and skills—essential whether you are setting up your own venture or contributing to an entrepreneurial organisation. You will work in a team to identify meaningful challenges, generate innovative solutions, and develop a business plan and presentation.
Through lectures and workshops, you will explore real-world examples and the latest thinking in innovative practices and entrepreneurship. You will be encouraged to engage with a wide range of materials, spanning both academic research and industry insights.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of this unit?
By the end of this unit, you will have developed a deeper understanding of what it means to be innovative and entrepreneurial. You will be equipped to create impact and drive change in the specific contexts in which you choose to work. You will also build both your competencies and confidence in the entrepreneurial process, enabling you to approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset and seize new opportunities.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Apply the theory, tools, techniques, and skills introduced in the Unit to develop a robust venture,
2. Apply and evaluate business models and environments facing a new venture,
3. Reflect critically on their own experience of working on a plan and pitch,
4. Work collaboratively to develop and present a business plan and pitch.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, group meetings and workshops supported by collaborative and self-directed learning.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Teaching on the unit includes interactive workshops and activities supported by academic staff.
Tasks which do not count towards your unit mark but are required for credit (zero-weighted):
N/A
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Group Business Plan, 3,000 words or equivalent (100%) [ILOs 1-4]
A project output demonstrating novel insights or findings to an identified academic or professional audience.
Reassessment
NA – Reassessments are not offered within the summer programme.
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. INOV10003).
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.
