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MAN-30070 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2022/23 Last Updated: 19 January 2023

MAN-30070 - Enterprise Business Plan
Coordinator: Colin Rigby Room: DW1.18 Tel: +44 1782 7 33456
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Level: Level 6
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2022/23


Aims
This module aims to introduce both theoretical and practical concepts of entrepreneurship and new firm formation. It provides an overview of the intellectual, physical and emotional demands associated with starting a new business. The module is intended to give a rigorous and honest insight into the realities of entrepreneurial activity and an understanding of the role small and medium-sized businesses play in a modern economy; this may be via the creation of a new independent firm or the organisation of a new enterprise within an existing firm.

Intended Learning Outcomes

work independently, deploying judgement in the appropriate choice of business, process and market: 1,

critically examine the fundamental aspects of business start-up in various contexts: 1,

critically appraise and evaluate the construction and use of business planning: 1,

demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of the business planning process: 1,

construct and effectively communicate the business idea and business model: 1,
























Study hours

16 hours lectures and workshop-style tutorials
8 hours small-group consultation opportunity and feedback with appointed mentor/module leader or workshops as required
126 hours project based independent study including independent group preparation activity

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Group Report weighted 90%
New business plan of 4000-5000 words
Students will endeavour to originate and plan an enterprise effectively within relevant legislation and regulations, involving the development of systems and procedures for operating the enterprise and their implementation in practice. Marks will be provided for the group report but individual marks will be calculated with an element of peer review.

2: Reflective Analysis weighted 10%
1000 word Critical Appraisal
Individually, students shall identify and evaluate their own skill development and learning. 1000-word reflective piece.

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 19 January 2023