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Transformative Entrepreneurship and Prosperity: Design (BGLP0012)

Key information

Faculty
Faculty of the Built Environment
Teaching department
Institute for Global Prosperity
Credit value
15
Restrictions
N/A
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

Module content

This module focuses on the design of transformative enterprise and entrepreneurial ecologies that span private, public and non-profit sectors. As part of this module you will learn about: the process of starting a transformative enterprise; the role of incubators, accelerators, funders and investors; problem-solution definition through an enterprise lens; ; inclusive and equitable design; transformative enterprise model design, implementation and commercialization; the role of advocacy and communication; market evaluation and measuring impact; ÌýThe learning process includes a range of online materials, classes, interaction with entrepreneurs, site visits or virtual tours, experiential learning, as well as individual and group work.

You will also be immersed in the world of London’s start-ups, and will benefit from personal insights of award-winning entrepreneurs. Instructors on this collaboratively taught module include entrepreneurial leaders and change-makers who are already established IGP partners.

Illustrative module outline

  1. Start-ups, incubators and accelerators
  2. Community-based, decolonial, and systems approaches to design thinking
  3. Inclusive design: Diversity, engagement and participation
  4. Global challenges and local entrepreneurial action
  5. Assessing and creating market opportunities
  6. Launching an enterprise: Founding, funding and pitching
  7. Navigating complex entrepreneurial ecosystems and initiating change
  8. Measuring and communicating impact
  9. Entrepreneur-led sessions
  10. Entrepreneurial site visits or virtual tours

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 2 ÌýÌýÌý Postgraduate (FHEQ Level 7)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study
In person
Intended teaching location
¹û¶³Ó°Ôº East
Methods of assessment
40% Other form of assessment
60% Coursework
Mark scheme
Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year
65
Module leader
Dr Onyaglanu Idoko
Who to contact for more information
igp@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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