5B010E - The Entrepeneurship Experience 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2032 | Version 0
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | 5B010E | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | The Entrepeneurship Experience | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Business Management | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Business Management | ||
| Module Leader: | Claire Wright | ||
| Module Team: | Liam Newton, Jayde Howard | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2026 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100078 - business and management | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 0 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2026 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2032 |
Module Aims
To provide students’ an authentic experience of working in a startup business
To develop students’ understanding of the personal and business skills necessary for successful entrepreneurs
To develop students’ ability to reflect on how startup workplaces are similar and different from working in established companies.
Content Summary
This final module in students second year will allow them the opportunity to experience life in a startup company – providing a bridge between the theoretical insights from their studies so far and the practical realities of the startup workplace.
Students will complete two major tasks as part of this module, aiming to build their understanding of the entrepreneurial experience:
All students will complete a 75 hour placement with a startup business; and
Students will interview the founder of a startup business, identifying the challenges and lessons they have learnt from their journey.
Alongside these tasks, students will be supported in reflecting on their experience and applying the learning to their own context – all while giving students an opportunity to build connections in the workplace, develop their CV, and have an authentic working experience within the field of entrepreneurship
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Practical classes & Workshops | 36 |
| Placement | 75 |
| Summative Assessment | 60 |
| Guided Study | 129 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evaluate the traits and psychology of successful entrepreneurs and reflect on how these can be developed further and applied to students’ own contexts. |
| LO2 | Understand the professional and leadership behaviours required for successful startup business employees, and critically reflect on the development of these skills |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Practical Written Work 2 | students will be required to write a report for the startup company they have worked for, identifying a suggestion for an improvement or initiative the company could implement based on the placement students have undertaken. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Podcast/Video | students will need to interview the founder of a startup business, and produce a 5-10 minute video based on the interview. | 10 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Written Work 2 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Podcast/Video | ✔ | ✔ | |