Essay Preparation: Themes in International Entrepreneurship

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LEARNING OUTCOMES(9)

Learning outcomes are stated explicitly in the Course Document and summarized below. On successful completion of this module students will:

KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING

K1 Demonstrate knowledge of the factors, which influence entrepreneurial attitudes and behaviour in an international context.

K2 Understand the nature of Born Global/International New Venture internationalisation, and the emerging theories/concepts underpinning this  phenomenon

K3 Comment authoritatively on how (international) entrepreneurial behaviour can be used to improve the competitive advantage of small firms.

INTELLECTUAL QUALITIES

I1 Identify, analyse and synthesise materials from primary and secondary sources that assist in the understanding of International Entrepreneurship.

I2 Construct and defend a reasoned argument in class presentations.

I3 Take a creative approach to studying topics in International Entrepreneurship, including thinking and reflecting around entrepreneurial issues and solving problems

I4 Develop their learning through the cross fertilisation of ideas from their own and others’ experiences (peer to peer learning)

PROFESSIONAL/PRACTICAL SKILLS

P1 Apply knowledge of International Entrepreneurship, Born Globals and International New Ventures processes and practice creatively to problem solving situations.

P2 Recognise and utilise their own and others contributions in-group processes.

P3 Participate in academic, ethical and value discussions that develop from International Entrepreneurship topics studied

P4 Complete presentation and written assignments in a way that demonstrates systematic information gathering, accuracy, critical reflection on arguments  Presented, as well as detailed Harvard referencing in written assignments.

Perform effectively in a group environment

Students will then prepare and submit a second part for this assignment, where they are required to identify the main International Entrepreneurship themes emerging from the case study, and how the focal international entrepreneur and their firm confirm/disconfirm the relevant International Entrepreneurship literature, 500 words maximum excluding references

Indicative topics include:

1. Gender and (international) entrepreneurship

2. Family and (International) entrepreneurship

3. Financing (International entrepreneurship)

4. Technology entrepreneurship

5. Social (International) entrepreneurship

6. Habitual/Serial (Entrepreneurship)

7. Ethnicity & (International) entrepreneurship

T1 Demonstrate an ability to research, synthesize and evaluate complex (international) issues systematically and creatively.

T2 Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication

T3 Demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for the development of their knowledge of International Entrepreneurship, and skill-sets with regard to international entrepreneurship.

T4 Demonstrate an ability to learn through critical reflection on International Entrepreneurship, theory, practice and future scenarios

Demonstrate an ability to learn and enhance personal effectiveness, and self-confidence through feedback from both tutors and peers