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Undergraduate Course: Innovation and Enterprise for Scientists and Engineers 1 (MAEE08003)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Engineering CollegeCollege of Science and Engineering
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaManagement (School of Engineering) Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
King's BuildingsLectureLecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building1-11 17:10 - 18:00
King's BuildingsLectureLecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building1-11 17:10 - 18:00
King's BuildingsTutorialClassrooms 1 & 2, Sanderson Building1-11 17:10 - 18:00
First Class First class information not currently available
Additional information Lecture held in Lecture Theatre 1, Sanderson Building
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours:Minutes
Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May)2:00
Resit Exam Diet (August)2:00
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.



Assessment Information
50% Coursework
50% Exam
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Khaled Benkrid
Tel: (0131 6)50 5682
Email: K.Benkrid@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMiss Gillian Mccay
Tel: (0131 6)50 5687
Email: Gillian.McCay@ed.ac.uk
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