Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Starting a New Business
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENT09101
Module leader: Maggie Anderson
School The Business School
Subject area group: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

You will cover the following:The business planning process is explored using the Business Model Canvas. Within this you will consider Idea generation / development and evaluation.To further your proposal, you will identify the potential market, using market research. To develop the full business plan you will research the resources required including equipment, people, funding to put the idea into practiceAs part of the BMC you will also consider segmentation / positioning & differentiation / targetingThe Business Plan also involves Financial planning leading to development of financial statements and realistic related assumptions for the first year of trading
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Examine the fundamental aspects of business start-up in various contexts (business, social enterprise, charity sector).

LO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the key elements of the business planning process.

LO3: Construct and effectively communicate the business idea and business model.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Maggie Anderson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 15 Each week a lecture will cover the key elements of business start up for 1.5 hours
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 15 Each week we will apply the lecture content to the group business idea
Online Guided independent study 170 You will work on your business plans
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 2~3 Week 6 HOURS= 10 minutes You will present a draft BMC (Business Model Canvas) to bring together your research and business idea.
Report 70 1~2~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 3500 words You will write a business plan for your idea, covering all elements eg finance, marketing etc
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100
2025/6, Trimester 2, In Person,
VIEW FULL DETAILS
Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Maggie Anderson
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 15 Each week a lecture will cover the key elements of business start up for 1.5 hours
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 15 Each week we will apply the lecture content to the group business idea
Online Guided independent study 170 You will work on your business plans
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 30 2~3 Week 6 HOURS= 10 minutes You will present a draft BMC (Business Model Canvas) to bring together your research and business idea.
Report 70 1~2~3 Week 13 , WORDS= 3500 words You will write a business plan for your idea, covering all elements eg finance, marketing etc
Component 1 subtotal: 30
Component 2 subtotal: 70
Module subtotal: 100

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Starting a New Business
 

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