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Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.
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The purpose of this module is to give students an understanding of the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. It will encourage students to develop their own entrepreneurial skills, attitudes and behaviours with a particular focus on educational settings. Students will be given the opportunity to critically reflect on entrepreneurship in all its forms (business, social, internal) and on the role it plays in society. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1. 1. Identify Entrepreneurial characteristics, the role they play and recognise these characteristics in themselves. 2. 2.Analyse the role of entrepreneurial culture in a range of fields 3. 3.Recognise, assess and exploit entrepreneurial opportunities in education and training 4. 4.Evaluate and discuss the resources needed for an entrepreneurial venture in education and training | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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What is Entrepreneurship?. Students will examine the characteristics of an entrepreneur and how these can be identified within themselves. Students will be given an overview of the types of entrepreneurship; business, social and intrapreneurship. Students will also compare and contrast “old” & “new” entrepreneurship.. Opportunity Recognition. Students will undertake the process of recognising and taking advantage of opportunity, turning challenge into opportunity, networking and gathering of resources.. Entrepreneurship in Education. An analysis of current state of education. Discussion on educational reform with case study examples. How new approaches and creativity can enhance educational opportunities for both teachers and students.. History of entrepreneurial culture. Overview of entrepreneurial culture in Ireland and abroad, with particular focus on education sector. Case Studies. Case studies of entrepreneurship in action in Ireland and abroad. Case studies of educational opportunities from enterprise Ireland. Case studies from “for profit” training companies in Ireland and abroad.. Need for Entrepreneurship. Students will examine the need for entrepreneurship in all sectors of society. Focus on changing society, culture and curriculum. Changing education, changing students, changing technology and change in culture/attitudes.. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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