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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2018 - 2019
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Description The purpose of this module is to introduce students to the new venture creation process and to business planning in the context of new ventures. The module explores innovations as they occur through new venture creation. The module examines models of the new venture creation process and the growth of new ventures. This requires an understanding of how entrepreneurs identify or discover opportunities; how they amass the resources needed to start a new business; and how they manage in the context of a new or growing business. The module is delivered through lectures. Students will discuss case studies of entrepreneurs, new businesses and high growth businesses during lectures. Students are required to identify a new business opportunity and to prepare a 'business pitch' for the new venture opportunity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Discuss the origins and growth of new ventures. 2. Explain the issues to be considered in managing a new business opportunity. 3. Identify a new business opportunity. 4. Assess the commercial feasibility of a new business opportunity. 5. Develop a comprehensive pitch for a new business opportunity. 6. Argue in favour of a new business opportunity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Myths about entrepreneurs and entrepreneurshipDiscussion of perceptions about the nature of entrepreneurshipNew business opportunitiesExploring the sources of new venture opportunities and how entrepreneurs discover and create new opportunities.EntrepreneursHow an entrepreneurs traits and characteristics shape the new firm. Why start a business?The new venture creation processThe new venture creation process. Challenges in starting a new business. Exploring how entrepreneurs overcome the challeneges in starting new firms.Business plans, the Business Model Canvas, Lean start-UpsThe role and structure of business plans.Intrapreneurs & Corporate VenturingHow organisations seek to develop intrapreneurs and corporate entrepreneurship initiatives.Fianancing new venturesThe financing of ideas and the financing of new businesses. Valuing new businesses. Preparing financial projections.Venture capitalVenture capital as source of funding.High growth new firmsThe internal and external determinants of growth.Entrepreneurship policyEntrepreneurship in Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other Resources 34275, Website, 0, Government Website for New Firms, www.basis.ie, 34276, Website, 0, Enterprise Ireland, www.enterprise-ireland.com, 34277, Website, 0, City and County Enterprise Boards, www.enterpriseboards.ie, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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MBA | Masters in Business Administration |
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