BS4S47 - Contemporary Marketing & Entrepreneurship 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: BS4S47
Module Title: Contemporary Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Professional Development
Faculty Sub Group: Professional Development
Module Leader: Bharati Rathore
Module Team: Tiansheng Yang, Claire Reed
First Intended Intake: SEP 2024 Final Year of Intake: 2029
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 7
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100075 - marketing
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2024
Valid To 31 Aug 2030

Module Aims

1.     Equip students with a deep understanding of entrepreneurship principles to foster innovative thinking and effective problem-solving in business.

2.     Explore the integration of sustainability, ethics, and societal impact within marketing practices, in alignment with global trends and challenges.

3.     Enhance students' practical skills in contemporary marketing and entrepreneurship through the application of theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios and projects. 

Content Summary

This module provides an in-depth exploration between contemporary marketing and entrepreneurship, examining how innovative marketing strategies can significantly enhance entrepreneurial ventures. Students will delve into the latest marketing trends, digital tools, and analytics to understand how to engage with and captivate modern audiences effectively.

Key themes include the impact of digital transformation on consumer behaviour, the importance of brand storytelling, and the strategic use of social media platforms. The course emphasizes the role of sustainability and ethics, encouraging students to integrate these considerations into entrepreneurial initiatives that contribute to societal change. Apart from it entrepreneurship will cover indicative content such as identifying market opportunities, developing business models and managing risk. Students will explore the entrepreneurial process, from ideation to venture creation, focusing on key principles such as innovation, resilience, and adaptability.

Through case studies, practical projects, and collaborative learning, students will gain hands-on experience in crafting marketing campaigns and creating enterprises blueprints,

that are both innovative and socially conscious. The module aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to become forward-thinking strategic marketers and entrepreneurs capable of launching and growing ventures in today's fast-paced, digital-driven business landscape.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 10
Practical Classes and Workshops 30
Fieldwork 12
External Visits (including Fieldtrips) 10
Independent Study? 66
Directed Study (including online Independent learning) 20
Formative Assessment - Independent 12
Active/Simulation based 10
Groupwork 10
Interdisciplinary Work 10
Problem/Challenge based learning 10
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Develop and effectively communicate strategic marketing plans that blend contemporary managerial approaches with innovation, ethics, and societal impact.
LO2 Demonstrate entrepreneurship skills to drive innovation and strategic agility in business practices.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Field coursework 1 Digital Marketing Campaign: A digital Marketing campaign designed using management methodologies and digital tools, showcasing the practical application of learned concepts and the student’s adaptability in employing various strategies and technologies. 0 3000 60 No 40
Synchronous Onsite Assessment Time-constrained assessment (Onsite) 1 Social Enterprise Blueprint: An individual, in-depth development of a social enterprise blueprint that addresses and provides innovative solutions to societal or environmental issues, aligning with selected Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Students will be tasked with creating a comprehensive social enterprise blueprint that encompasses market research, business modelling, strategy formulation, and implementation planning, utilizing entrepreneurship principles and analytical skills. 120 N/A 40 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Field coursework 1
Time-constrained assessment (Onsite) 1

Reading List

Yu, J. and Zhou, J., 2023. The Development of Entrepreneurial Marketing. Journal of Marketing Development and Competitiveness, 17(1), pp.1-12.

Hong, Y., Sawang, S. and Yang, H.P., 2024. How is entrepreneurial marketing shaped by E-commerce technology: a case study of Chinese pure-play e-retailers. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research, 30(2/3), pp.609-631.

Basu, R., Lim, W.M., Kumar, A. and Kumar, S., 2023. Marketing analytics: The bridge between customer psychology and marketing decision-making. Psychology & Marketing, 40(12), pp.2588-2611.

Kajtazi, K., Rexhepi, G., Sharif, A. and Ozturk, I., 2023. Business model innovation and its impact on corporate sustainability. Journal of Business Research, 166, p.114082.

Anton, L. and Siscan, Z., 2023, June. The Contemporary Trends in Advertising Services Global Market. In RAIS Conference Proceedings 2022-2023 (No. 0280). Research Association for Interdisciplinary Studies.

Routray, J.K., 2023. Metaverse as a driver in Contemporary Marketing: A Study.

Alqahtani, N. and Uslay, C., 2022. Marketing/entrepreneurship interface research priorities (2023–2026). Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship, 24(2), pp.405-419.

Ratten, V., 2023. Entrepreneurship: Definitions, opportunities, challenges, and future directions. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 42(5), pp.79-90.

Gupta, B.B., Gaurav, A., Panigrahi, P.K. and Arya, V., 2023. Analysis of artificial intelligence-based technologies and approaches on sustainable entrepreneurship. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 186, p.122152.

Castaldi, L., Jackson III, W.E., Marino, L. and Matricano, D., 2023. Introduction to the special issue on entrepreneurship processes. Journal of Small Business Management, 61(5), pp.2189-2197