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Module title: Business Growth Issues
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENT09402
Module leader: Fabio Neves Da Rocha
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:

Entrepreneurship is central to contemporaneous society because it supports innovation, economic development, and employment. Entrepreneurial leaders help organisations respond to change, adopt new technologies, and create value, making entrepreneurship a key driver of sustainable growth in modern economies.In this module, you will gain a clear and practical understanding of how small and growing businesses develop and are led through different stages of growth. You will learn about key growth models and theories and how they can be used to identify phases of organisational development in real businesses. You will explore growth from both financial and non-financial perspectives, helping you understand how factors such as leadership, organisational capability, and technology readiness influence success. You will also develop essential financial skills by learning how working capital, valuation, and financial ratios affect growth decisions and business performance. Alongside this, you will be introduced to core strategic management concepts, including strategic analysis, strategic choice, and strategic implementation, and you will apply these to understand how entrepreneurs plan and manage growth.By the end of the module, you will be able to evaluate and compare different growth strategies in a structured way. You will learn how to assess whether a strategy is feasible, acceptable to stakeholders, and suitable for an organisation’s goals and resources. This module will help you build confidence in analysing business growth, strengthen your decision-making skills, and prepare you for further study or future roles in entrepreneurship, management, and business strategy.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate entrepreneurial aspirations and reasons for growth.

LO2: Understand the importance of growth businesses in the economy.

LO3: Evaluate the characteristics of the growth stages of developing a business.

LO4: Analyse and review successful growth strategies of entrepreneurial businesses.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 3, Online (fully o,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: Online (fully o
Location of delivery: ONLINE
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Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Fabio Neves Da Rocha
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Independent Learning Guided independent study 190 You will engage in a self-guided exploration of how businesses grow. Independent learning is emphasised through critical evaluation and strategic application both individually and through group work.
Independent Learning Practical classes and workshops 10 10 x one-hour online live academic sessions spread over 10 weeks to provide structured learning opportunities and theoretical grounding to support the module's independent learning objectives.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Report 40 1~2 Week 7 , WORDS= 1500 words Individual 1,500-word report introducing a small business or business unit not used previously. The report outlines organisational background, rationale for selection, a brief entrepreneur profile, an evidence-based opinion on growth performance, and a proposed research approach detailing interview plans and primary and secondary methods.
Report 60 1~2~3~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2500 words Individual written report of approximately 2500 words based on the small business or business unit used in Report A. The report applies adequate theoretical frameworks, incorporates insights from data collected, and culminates in a justified growth strategy recommendation.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
ENT09402 - Business Growth Issues
 

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