Entrepreneurship Dissertation
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| BUSI4337 | Nottingham University Business School China | 4 | 60 | Summer China |
- Code
- BUSI4337
- School
- Nottingham University Business School China
- Level
- 4
- Credits
- 60
- Semesters
- Summer China
Summary
The dissertation should focus on any aspect of entrepreneurship. Students are expected to choose a topic in consultation with their supervisor. Supervisors may suggest a topic where it is appropriate. As well as the written dissertation the students will make a presentation giving an overview of their work.
Assessment
- 70% Dissertation: 14,000 words
- 30% Presentation 1: Individual Presentation (30%).Reassessment of this module will be 100% dissertation
Educational Aims
The dissertation enables to students to carry out in depth research in a particular area of entrepreneurship. They will also develop further basic research skills which they have acquired during the course. It also provides an opportunity to write a well structured report and where relevant develop an argued case for an hypothesis/hypotheses.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
This module develops a knowledge and understanding of:
•Business Policy and Strategy the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment, to meet stakeholder interests
•Pervasive Issues - these would include sustainability, globalisation, corporate social responsibility, diversity, business innovation, creativity, enterprise development, knowledge management and risk management
Intellectual skills
This module develops:
•Being able to think critically and be creative: manage the creative processes in self and others; organise thoughts, analyse, synthesise and critically appraise. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, detect false logic or reasoning, identify implicit values, define terms adequately and generalise appropriately
•Using information and knowledge effectively: scanning and organising data, synthesising and analysing in order to abstract meaning from information and to share knowledge
Professional practical skills
This module develops:
•The ability to conduct research into business and management issues either individually or as part of a team through research design, data collection, analysis, synthesis and reporting
Transferable (key) skills
This module develops:
•Effective two-way communication:listening, effective oral and written communication of complex ideas and arguments, using a range of media, including the preparation of business reports
•High personal effectiveness: critical self-awareness, self-reflection and self-management; time management; sensitivity to diversity in people and different situations and the ability to continue to learn through reflection on practice and experience