Course Details in 2018/19 Session

Module Title	LM Entrepreneurship: Advanced Topics
School	Birmingham Business School
Department	Birmingham Business School
Module Code	07 27165
Module Lead	Natalia Vershinina
Level	Masters Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	None
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Description	The aim of this module is to provide a solid practical, conceptual and analytical understanding of advanced topics in entrepreneurship, with a particular emphasis on the business growth phase. Although no prior understanding is assumed, the module integrates with the Entrepreneurship Business Start- Up module. The module may include areas such as: Risk and uncertainty in the business growth environment: theory and practice Characteristics and capabilities of growth businesses Strategic evaluation of growth opportunities Debt and equity finance for business growth Growth via partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions The role of small business growth on economic wellbeing and job creation
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the business environment and its effect on growth opportunities; Understand and evaluate the different theoretical approaches and models that underlie business growth and outcomes and be able to critically evaluate such theories; Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of strategic evaluation of growth opportunities, financing, partnerships, joint ventures and acquisitions; Demonstrate a critical awareness of the importance of small business growth on economic wellbeing and job creation; Demonstrate skills in verbal and written communication, team working, and critical analysis.
Assessment	27165-01 : 2 Hour Examination : Exam (Centrally Timetabled) - Written Unseen (70%) 27165-02 : Group Assignment : Group Assessment - Coursework (30%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessments: Group presentation on selected topic (plus submission of PowerPoint file) – 30% Examination (2 Hours) – 70% Reassessment: Examination (2 Hours) – 100% These assessment methods will be contextualised to meet the individual needs of the module.
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