Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Growing a Business
SCQF level: 10:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: ENT10102
Module leader: Chris Cramphorn
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:

The module workshops will include;·Entrepreneurial aspirations through case study examples·Growth models to understand the phases of growth and seek evidence in organisations·Identifying and reviewing examples of building growth businesses, and the role of the entrepreneur in the leadership of these businesses ·The growth of businesses will be evaluated by utilising the strategic management tools including strategic analysis, strategic choices and strategic implementation options·Strategies for raising finance for growth (guest speaker)
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate the importance of growth businesses to the economy.

LO2: Analyse and predict the growth potential of a business.

LO3: Discuss and identify the characteristics of the growth stages of a developing business.

LO4: Compare and contrast the management skills needed at each stage of the growth process.

LO5: Analyse and recommend growth strategies for the business.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, IN PERSON, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: IN PERSON
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Chris Cramphorn
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Online Guided independent study 176 Guided independent study
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 25 1~2~3~4 9 HOURS= 0.25 Oral Presentation
Report 75 2~3~4~5 14 , WORDS= 4000 Report
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100
2024/5, 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: Chris Cramphorn
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 LECTURE
Online Guided independent study 176 Guided independent study
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 25 1~2~3~4 Week 9 HOURS= 0.25 Oral Presentation
Report 75 2~3~4~5 Week 14 , WORDS= 4000 Report
Component 1 subtotal: 25
Component 2 subtotal: 75
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
Business Growth
 

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