Business Planning for Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Sustainability - MAN00173M

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Professional requirements

N/A

Module will run

Occurrence	Teaching period
A	Semester 1 2026-27

Module aims

The module aims to develop enterprise and innovation awareness and entrepreneurial capability linked to concepts around sustainability and entrepreneurial effectiveness, which can be applied in a range of contexts. The module is also designed to develop the ability of students to work in teams. The module will give students alternative perspectives on their career options and ultimately, the confidence to set up their own venture, or engage in innovation based or entrepreneurial activities in different contexts and settings. The module will allow students to develop and present an overview of an entrepreneurial project using forward planning tools and criteria to assess impact and sustainability, which may involve, for example, constructing a viable business model, policy initiative or management intervention.

Module learning outcomes

- Apply a structured approach to developing an opportunity into a deliverable concept, taking into account the complexity, challenges and opportunities surrounding entrepreneurial and innovative projects linked to sustainability. - Develop and communicate functional approaches to the exploration, planning, development, financing and launch of an innovative entrepreneurial project or venture linked to sustainability. - Demonstrate, analyse and reflect upon the skills necessary for effective group, teamwork and career development in the context of innovation and entrepreneurship linked to sustainability. - Critically analyse and reflect upon sustainability challenges linked to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Module content

Enterprise, entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship based theories, models and practice linked to sustainability. Innovation focused theories, models and practice linked to sustainability. Business planning, business model development, business case and project plan development. Problem solving linked to entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability. Teamwork and teambuilding in the context of entrepreneurship and innovation. Entrepreneurship skills development - opportunity creation/recognition, planning, creativity, risk taking, communication, presentations, network development, stakeholder management. Sustainability and linked challenges. Functional business areas linked to entrepreneurship and innovation - marketing, operations, HR, finance, strategy.

Indicative assessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	70.0
Oral presentation/seminar/exam	30.0

Special assessment rules

None

Indicative reassessment

Task	% of module mark
Essay/coursework	70.0
Oral presentation/seminar/exam	30.0

Module feedback

Feedback will be given in accordance with the University Policy on feedback in the Guide to Assessment as well as in line with the School policy.

Indicative reading

Examples of texts are the most recent editions of: Bessant, J.R., Tidd, J. Innovation and entrepreneurship. Wiley. Burns, P. New Venture Creation. Palgrave. Desouza, K (2011) Intrapreneurship. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. Gambles, I. (2009) Making the business case. Farnham, England: Gower Hitchcock, D. E. and Willard, Marsha L. The business guide to sustainability : practical strategies and tools for organizations. London : Routledge. Koester, E. Green Entrepreneur Handbook The Guide to Building and Growing a Green and Clean Business, CRC Press. Barringer, B.R. and Ireland, R.D. Entrepreneurship – Successfully Launching New Ventures. Global Edition. Pearson. Stutely, R The Definitive Business Plan – The fast track to intelligent planning for executives and entrepreneurs. Pearson/Financial Times Publishing. Tidd, Joseph, Strategic innovation management. Williams, K. Brilliant Business Plan – What to know and do to make the perfect plan. Pearson. Williams, S. The Financial Times Guide to Business Startup. FT Pearson. Wickham, P.A. Strategic Entrepreneurship. Prentice Hall.