Individual Portfolio for Young Enterprise Entrepreneurial Journey

This individual portfolio captures your entrepreneurial journey from ideas generation through to launch and trade.

We expect a well-researched, carefully considered submission that displays depth and breadth of understanding, is academically underpinned and with insightful reflections.

Individual portfolio containing evidence of every stage of the Young Enterprise entrepreneurial journey, both in-class and out-of-class activities over the duration of the unit. Points-made need to be supported with evidence/research and reflections on learning. The portfolio will divided into (a.) the 4 stages of the entrepreneurial journey (ideas generation, business model canvas, Xinging and Dragons Den), (b.) the 3 in-class presentations, and (c.) three short reflective mini-essays on success, internationalisation, and future professional and career development.

Part A

Breadth: Diverse and extensive range of artefacts from outside and inside class (10%)

Depth: Quality of artefacts from outside and inside class: Professionalism,

Creativity, Reflections, Structure and References (30%)

• Quality of work: Professional, Creative, Quality of Graphics, Photographs, Sketches, Videos etc. and the overall presentation of material.

• Structure & Flow: Ease of navigation, order, linkages between and within collections. Stories 1-6 - the artefacts and narrative need to convey the journey through each stage of the entrepreneurial process. These stories need to show evidence of business ideas/business development. Story 7– conveys how the guest speakers have informed your entrepreneurial journey.

• Research and References - Evidence of research to support actions taken and points made. Comprehensive range, number and quality of references, fully set out where relevant in Harvard style (see University’s guidelines). These can be academic, professional, commercial, web etc. At least half should be from academic sources.

Part B Presentations: (30%)

Students curate their in-class presentations with supporting documents in this section - Ideas Generation, Business Model Canvas, Xinging, and Dragons’ Den [slides, notes, feedback templates, photos etc.]. Marks in this part is awarded for completeness rather than quality. Quality feedback is formative and managed within the live classes. The marks awarded for this element is mitigated by a tutor mark informed by peer/self-assessments*, which can lead to an adjustment of marks between +/-5 marks (e.g. If a student received a mark of 65% for this section, this mark may rise to 67% after tutor mark applied). Students will be reminded of this process before each in-class presentation.

*Peer/Self-Assessment covers: Attendance and time keeping, Quality of Contribution, Quantity of Contribution, Initiative and Perseverance, Relationship with Others, Support of Others, Positive Approach, Leadership Qualities and others Comments.

Part C Mini-Essays: (30%)

• Essay 1: Business Success – Based on the original business concept, the resources available, in the timeframe set, write a 1.5-page A4 (750 words) fully referenced reflective essay that draws upon (and links to) key aspects of the portfolio. [Success = turnover, profit, no. of events, sales, brand awareness etc.] (5-8 references) [10%]

• Essay 2: Global and International Context – Using your Young Enterprise business as a vehicle, write a 1.5-page A4 (750 words) essay that identifies, explains and critiques key debates when trading internationally. (5-8 references) [10%]

• Essay 3: Future Professional and Career Development – Write a 1.5-page A4 (750 words) fully referenced essay that critically reflects on the role Young Enterprise has played in your professional and career development, now and in the future. (5-8 references) [10%].*

• Students undertaking the ‘Strengths Profile’ are encouraged to integrate this into their answer for Essay 3.