5B065E - Commercial Management and Enterprise 01 Sep 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: 5B065E
Module Title: Commercial Management and Enterprise
Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
Faculty Group: Built and Sustainable Environment
Faculty Sub Group: Built Environment
Module Leader:
Module Team:
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: 100079 - business studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2026
Valid To 31 Jul 2032

Module Aims

  • Develop business planning, entrepreneurial thinking and commercial awareness relevant to STEM fields. 

  • Apply challenge-based learning approaches to solve real-world interdisciplinary problems. 

  • Strengthen employability, communication, teamwork and innovation skills. 

Content Summary

This module introduces the commercial, financial and enterprise skills needed to succeed in STEM-related industries. You will explore how organisations plan, budget and make decisions, and learn how commercial awareness, innovation and professional communication contribute to successful STEM projects. Through challenge-based learning, you will work in teams to develop and pitch an idea or solution to a real-world problem, gaining experience in business planning, financial interpretation and professional presentation. The module helps you understand the wider organisational and commercial context of STEM work, building confidence and transferable skills that enhance employability across disciplines. On successful completion of the module, you will be able to interpret financial information, apply commercial thinking, and communicate proposals effectively - key abilities for anyone interested in leadership, innovation or project-based careers in science, engineering, technology or related fields. This module complements your wider studies by connecting technical knowledge with real-world professional practice. 

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 20
Groupwork 15
Guided Study 20
Problem/Challenge-based Learning 120
Practical Classes and Workshops 40
Formative Assessment 10
Summative Assessment 60
Digital 15
Total Hours Selected 300

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Apply commercial and financial principles to analyse and propose solutions to real-world STEM challenges.
LO2 Develop and communicate an innovative business or project proposal, demonstrating effective teamwork, professional behaviours and commercial awareness.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Asynchronous Assessment Student Choice Online 0 2400 40 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Group Professional Discussions Synchronous Onsite 30 N/A 60 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Student Choice
Group Professional Discussions

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