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Brunel Business SchoolMG3009 Entrepreneurship and Small
Business Ventures
Study Guide for the Academic Year 2022/23
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
Introduction to module & learning objectives 1
Core Reading List and Supplementary Reading 1-2
Lecture/Seminar Programme 2-3
Assessment 3
APPENDIX
Problems with your Study, and Extenuating Circumstances 4
Coursework Submission - Important Details 4
Feedback on Coursework 4
Re-assessment Details 4
Employability and 'Graduate Identity' 5-6
INTRODUCTION TO MODULE & LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Credits 20
Module Leader Dr Wai Wai (Joyce) Ko
Other Staff Dr Kiran Kandade, Dr Marco Cuvero Calero, Dr Farah Al Taji
Term Term 1
Lectures 20 hours
Labs/Seminars 2 hours
Contact and Private Study Time
Private Study 178 hours
Total 200 hours
Assessment Coursework 100%
The learning objectives of the module are:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theories surrounding SME development/growth/survival and
how they relate to the wider environment of business support and economic development;
2. Assess the relevance and impact of Government initiatives in relation to the needs of SMEs, especially
during start up phases;
3. Develop and evaluate business idea and plan taking into account issues such as resources
management, business/market research, team management and presentation;
4. Demonstrate critical self-reflection and self-evaluation of their personal development through
experiences and team activities.
This study guide should be read in conjunction with the College Student Handbook, the Senate Regulations, and
the Appendix of this study guide. More information about your programme can be found at the ‘Programme
Documentation Repository’. The School assumes that you familiarise yourself with this information, so you will
need to look at these pages carefully at various times throughout your studies. These policies and procedures
might change from one academic year to another and it is in your own interest to keep yourself aware about
them and their possible changes. Any queries about this module should be directed to the module leader, who
you can contact either by way of ‘feedback and consultation hours’ or by email.
CORE READING LIST AND SUPPLEMENTARY READING
You will likely be directed to study aspects of the following texts in your out-of-classroom time, that is, in your
private study.
• Core Reading List
Blundel, R., Lockett, N. and Wang, C. (2018) Exploring Entrepreneurship. Sage Publications Ltd, London.
MG3009 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ventures Study Guide (2022/23) Page 6
, Brunel Business School
Barrow, C., Barrow, P. and Brown. R. (2018) The Business Plan Workbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating and
Developing a Successful Business. Kogan Page, Limited.
• Supplementary Reading
Barringer, B. R. and Ireland, R. D. (2018) Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures, Global
Edition, Pearson.
Burns, P. (2014) New Venture Creation. Palgrave Macmillan, UK.
Pears, R. and Shields, G. (2008) Cite them right: the essential guide to referencing and plagiarism. Newcastle
upon Tyne: Pear Tree Books.
Journals:
o Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal
o Entrepreneurship, Theory & Practice
o Journal of Business Venturing
o Entrepreneurship and Regional Development
o International Small Business Journal
o Small Business & Enterprise Development
o Journal of Small Business Management
o International Journal of Entrepreneurial & Behavioural Research
o Family Business Review
Other Useful Internet Sites:
o https://www.gov.uk/browse/business - GOV.UK: Business and Self-employed
o https://smallbusinesscharter.org/business/ - Small Business Charter: For Business
o https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-22434141 - BBC Entrepreneurship
Go to Library
LECTURE/SEMINAR PROGRAMME
For full details of terms, holidays, and examination periods and the full list of University weeks/week numbers
and the rest, go to:
http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/campus/term-dates
The various study themes of the module are as shown below.
TERM 1
Study Week Lecture Seminar Resources
Study Theme
Week Commencing Needed
19/9/22 Lecture 1: Module, Co- N/A Lecture
(MG3009A Introduction Innovate, and (on-campus
lecture on the (Dr Wai Wai Joyce Ko) Brunel OR online)
19th Sept will Entrepreneur
1
be merged Hub Briefing
with
MG3009B on
the 21st Sept)
Lecture 2: Business N/A Lecture
2 26/9/22 Introduction to Business Plan Model Canvas (on-
(Dr Marco Cuvero Calero) campus)
Lecture 3: Process N/A Lecture
Business Operation and Project Mapping, (on-
3 3/10/22
Management PRINCE 2 campus)
(Dr Marco Cuvero Calero)
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