Undergraduate Course: Innovation and Enterprise for Scientists and Engineers 1 (MAEE08003)
Course Outline
School |
School of Engineering |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 08 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
Home subject area |
Management (School of Engineering) |
Other subject area |
None |
Course website |
None |
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Course description |
The aim of this course is to produce students who understand the crucial importance of entrepreneurship in the modern economy, and comprehend the different components and aspects of the entrepreneurial process through theoretical and practical means.
The overall final mark will consist of 50% coursework and 50% final exam. |
Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
King's Buildings | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building | 1-11 | 17:10 - 18:00 | | | | | King's Buildings | Lecture | Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building | 1-11 | | 17:10 - 18:00 | | | | King's Buildings | Tutorial | Classrooms 1 & 2, Sanderson Building | 1-11 | | | | 17:10 - 18:00 | |
First Class |
Week 1, Monday, 17:10 - 18:00, Zone: King's Buildings. Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building |
Additional information |
Lecture held in Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding of:
1. The role and importance of entrepreneurship in the modern economy.
2. The entrepreneurial process with it's various components and aspects.
Intellectual:
1. Ability to critically evaluate entrepreneurial ventures from the point of view of entrepreneurs, investors and government.
Practical:
1. Ability to go through an entrepreneurial process that culminates in the production of a business plan.
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Assessment Information
50% Coursework
50% Exam |
Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
Not entered |
Contacts
Course organiser |
Dr Khaled Benkrid
Tel: (0131 6)50 5682
Email: K.Benkrid@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Kathryn Nicol
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: kathryn.nicol@ed.ac.uk |
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