3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- K1 The complexity of the innovation process and its importance in the current economic climate
- K2 The academic theories of entrepreneurship and the interconnectedness between entrepreneurial tendencies and resulting behaviour
- K3 The interrelationships between an organisations environment, its internal governance and its potential for growth in the global market place
- K4 The funding and financial management of start-up companies
- K5 The diverse influences on the success of organisations from a multidisciplinary perspective
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- C1 Critically Analyse the need for and importance of good financial and operational governance of organisations
- C2 Critically evaluate the role of ethical business management in today’s society
- C3 Critically analyse the components of entrepreneurial behaviour and the value of taking decisive action to influence organisational success.
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- P1 Analyse company performance and be able to critically reflect on the use of business and risk analysis tools
- P2 Synthesise information from appropriate sources and advise on strategic positioning for growth of an organisation
- P3 Demonstrate effective communication to persuade and influence stakeholders
- P4 Critically Evaluate the funding needs of a new venture and advise on future strategy in the context of the current economic climate
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
- T1 Select and use appropriate investigative and research skills
- T2 Critically evaluate a range of academic and industry sources and effectively summarise these in a range of written formats
- T3 Work flexibly and creatively in a team whilst recognising the contribution of self and other with a range of diverse skills through self-reflection
- T4 Communicate effectively with specialist and non-specialist audiences
4. Programme structure
Code
|
Title
|
Modular Weight
|
Semester
|
C/O
|
LLP008
|
Collaborative Project
|
15
|
1
|
C
|
LLP201
|
Innovation Management
|
15
|
1
|
C
|
LLP202
|
Entrepreneurship
|
15
|
1
|
C
|
LLP234
|
Strategy and Market Analysis
|
15
|
1
|
C
|
LLP203
|
Funding
|
15
|
2
|
C
|
LLP221
|
Entrepreneurial Finance
|
15
|
2
|
C
|
LLP222
|
Governance for Start-up Companies
|
15
|
2
|
C
|
LLP204*
|
New Venture Creation
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
LLP233*
|
Business Statistics
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
LLP236*
|
Managerial Economics
|
15
|
2
|
O
|
LLP501
|
Dissertation
|
60
|
2
|
C
|
*Students must choose one of these modules
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
In order to be eligible for the award, candidates must satisfy the requirements of Regulation XXI.
All modules available in the Special Assessment Period (SAP) unless specified in the Module Specification.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
Not Applicable.