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MAN-40206 - Module Specification
Keele Business School
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

MAN-40206 - Entrepreneurship and Innovation for Sustainable Development
Coordinator: Peter Mcluskie
Lecture Time: See Timetable...
Level: Level 7
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733094

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2023/24


Aims
The aim of the module is to explore the nature, determinants and consequences of entrepreneurship and innovation, and to assesses the methods, tools and techniques firms use to embed environmental sustainability into their innovation strategy.
Entrepreneurship and innovation are the drivers of the economy, providing the basis for corporate profitability and national wealth. Entrepreneurship and innovation can enhance our quality of life (living and working conditions, health and communications) and protect the environment. This module explores the nature, determinants and consequences of entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainable development, especially for environmental sustainability. It focuses on the strategic challenges facing large and small firms with respect to innovation for sustainable development, and assesses how successful firms have responded. Drawing upon interdisciplinary theoretical and conceptual approaches and experiential, evidence-based research, it explores the key issues that inform our understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation for sustainable development. It assesses the methods, tools and techniques firms use to embed sustainable development into their innovation strategy.

Talis Aspire Reading List
Any reading lists will be provided by the start of the course.
http://lists.lib.keele.ac.uk/modules/man-40206/lists

Intended Learning Outcomes

Apply a holistic and systemic approach to investigating "messy" open-ended challenges, such as sustainable development (cognitive): 1,2
Appreciate the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in responding to these challenges (knowledge): 1,2
Apply relevant approaches, frameworks and analytical techniques used in the assessment and evaluation of innovation, which is often complex, multi-faceted and uncertain (intellectual): 1,2
Acquire research, analysis and organisational skills through the problem-based coursework, including formulation, implementation and write-up of a management report (transferable): 1,2
Work effectively both individually and collaboratively as a member of a diverse team, contributing to the development of effective team dynamics and project management processes (personal/interpersonal): 1,2
Demonstrate skills in communicating ideas and making arguments both verbally and in writing (intellectual/personal/interpersonal): 1,2

Study hours

Interactive teaching sessions - 10*2hrs
Independent study - 40 hours electure preparation + 90 hours assesment and private study

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Report weighted 75%
Management Report
2500 word management report based on a problem based learning approach where students apply what they know in a real scenario proposed by KRISP/SIH organisation. Working toward the report is intended to develop students¿ learning independence, creativity and adaptive behaviour; learning for this task is student centred, with an emphasis on time management and organisation. You are an independent consultant. You are advising the Board of Directors of a company (of your choice or given by KRISP organisation) on the innovation strategy of the firm in response to a specific sustainable development challenge (of your choice or identified by KRISP/SIH organisation). You have been asked to produce a management report on the following issues: ¿ the potential impact of the sustainable development challenge for the firm¿s long-term competitiveness; ¿ the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in responding to this challenge; and ¿ the wider considerations of implementing an innovative response. Underpinned by appropriate concepts and framework(s), and supported by qualitative and/or quantitative evidence, the 2500-word report should explicitly draw recommendations for the firm about their future innovation strategy. Students are encouraged to be creative and critical.

2: Presentation weighted 25%
Group presentation
15 minute presentation on a topic related to challenges of sustainable development. The groups will be made up of 4-5 students and will all receive the same mark.

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: 13 February 2024