- Home
-
Study
Study
Interested in studying at Northumbria? With 31,500 students, Northumbria is one of the largest universities in the country, offering courses on either a full-time, part-time or distance learning basis.
Studying at Northumbria-
Undergraduate
- Undergraduate Study Degree
- Undergraduate Open Day & Events
- Application Guides
- Northumbria University UCAS Exhibitions
- Foundation Years
- Undergraduate Fees & Funding
- School & College Outreach
- Continuing Professional Development
-
Postgraduate
- Postgraduate Study Degree
- Postgraduate Research Degrees
- Postgraduate Open Days and Events
- Postgraduate Fees & Funding
- Flexible Learning
- Thinking about a Masters?
- Continuing Professional Development
- Change Direction
-
Student Life
- The Hub - Student Blog
- Accommodation
- Life in Newcastle
- Support for Students
- Careers
- Information for Parents
- Students' Union
- Northumbria Sport
-
-
International
International
Northumbria’s global footprint touches every continent across the world, through our global partnerships across 17 institutions in 10 countries, to our 277,000 strong alumni community and 150 recruitment partners – we prepare our students for the challenges of tomorrow. Discover more about how to join Northumbria’s global family or our partnerships.
View our Global Footprint-
Applying to Northumbria
- European Union
- Our London Campus
- Northumbria Pathway
- International Events
- Entry Requirements
- Agent Network
-
Northumbria Language Centre
- Faculty Requirements
- Acceptable English Requirements
- Pre-Sessional English and Study Skills
- Academic Language Skills Programmes (ALS)
-
International Fees, Funding & Scholarships
- International Undergraduate Fees
- International Undergraduate Funding
- International Masters Fees
- International Masters Funding
- International Postgraduate Research Fees
- International Postgraduate Research Funding
- International Money Matters
-
Life at Northumbria
- International student support
- The Hub - Student Blog
- Careers
-
International Mobility
- Current Northumbria Students
- Incoming Exchange Students
-
-
Business
Business
The world is changing faster than ever before. The future is there to be won by organisations who find ways to turn today's possibilities into tomorrows competitive edge. In a connected world, collaboration can be the key to success.
More on our Business Services -
Research
Research
Northumbria is a research-rich, business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic quality. We conduct ground-breaking research that is responsive to the science & technology, health & well being, economic and social and arts & cultural needs for the communities
Discover more about our Research -
About Us
-
About Northumbria
- Our Vision
- Our Staff
- Our Partners
- Student Profiles
- Alumni Profiles
- Leadership & Governance
- Academic Departments
- University Services
- History of Northumbria
- Contact us
- Online Shop
-
-
Alumni
Alumni
Northumbria University is renowned for the calibre of its business-ready graduates. Our alumni network has over 233,000 graduates based in 177 countries worldwide in a range of sectors, our alumni are making a real impact on the world.
Our Alumni - Work For Us
What will I learn on this module?
In this module you will gain a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurial and innovation concepts, theories and techniques of management. You will examine the nature of entrepreneurship and innovation, the typical characteristics of entrepreneurship, the generation of new business ideas and business failure. In particular, you will focus on corporate entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial architectures, being an entrepreneur, building an entrepreneurial culture and organisational structure, managing corporate ventures and intrapreneurship. You will also explore innovation particularly, the types of innovation, innovation management, technology transfer, public science and R&D.
How will I learn on this module?
This module is delivered through a combination of online resources, directed learning, group learning and independent learning. The taught sessions will adopt a variety of approaches to learning and teaching including tutor-led input to provide some theoretical underpinning, group exercises and discussions, and case study discussion. Your learning will be underpinned by a ‘research-rich’ approach.
Selected pre-readings and activities will be made available prior to each of the taught sessions, providing the intellectual underpinning and case study information needed for the session activities. In addition, each module will be supported by online resources and through the module’s e-learning platform all module material, seminar material and other learning resources will be available to support your independent learning.
Importantly, you will also learn at work, through reflecting on your experiences and applying your knowledge from the module to your practice in the workplace. During the workshops you will be encouraged to discuss the theories and concepts with the tutors and your peers to understand how these relate to your own work-based experiences. The module will provide directed activities to enable you to transfer the learning into your workplace and provide an opportunity for you to apply and evidence the development of your own professional practice. Finally, there will be an opportunity for you to reflect and review your learning with your workplace mentor and executive coach.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
You will have access to a variety of learning materials that will be available through the module’s e-learning platform. You will have additional learning support through collated materials from consultancy, government and think thank reports on entrepreneurship and innovation. You will also be provided with electronic reading lists for each theme that draws on theoretical and practice journal articles that will provide you with the conceptual and applied understanding of the various facets of entrepreneurship and innovation at a firm level. These reading materials will include journal articles, book chapters, case studies and relevant newspaper articles. Additionally, you will be provided with ongoing support and guidance by the module teaching team in the taught sessions.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. The reading list for this module can be found at: http://readinglists.northumbria.ac.uk
(Reading List service online guide for academic staff this containing contact details for the Reading List team – http://library.northumbria.ac.uk/readinglists)
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding:
On completion of this module you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role, relevance and importance of entrepreneurship and innovation at a firm level;
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the meso and micro foundation of entrepreneurship and innovation within firms;
3. Demonstrate a critical understanding of how entrepreneurial eco-systems supports entrepreneurship and innovation.
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
On completion of this module you will be able to:
4. Conduct critical analyses applying theoretical concepts to real world contexts, and present findings.
Personal Values Attributes (Global / Cultural awareness, Ethics, Curiosity) (PVA):
On completion of this module you will be able to:
5. Critically discuss the responsible and ethical issues in entrepreneurship and innovation in diverse global cultural contexts.
How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment: In each of the taught sessions you will complete a range of exercises and activities and take part in a number of presentations and debates. Formative feedback will be provided by your tutors and your peers during taught sessions and this feedback will assist you in developing the necessary knowledge and understanding and personal skills to enhance your performance on the module.
Summative assessment: The summative assessment for this module is made up of one assignment.
Assignment: A 3500 word individual case based assignment which includes a critical and reflective view on innovation or entrepreneurship in a selected organisation which assesses module learning outcomes 1-5 and is weighted at 100%.
Pre-requisite(s)
None
Co-requisite(s)
None
Module abstract
This module will provide you with theoretical and applied perspective about entrepreneurship and innovation at the firm level by focusing on understanding the entrepreneur and innovator, the entrepreneurial and innovation processes, corporate entrepreneurship and types of innovation. The module will focus on emerging entrepreneurship and innovation issues such as business failure, management innovation, open innovation and scientific based entrepreneurship. You will undertake an assessment where you will have an opportunity to understand the real challenges of entrepreneurship and innovation for firms. Your learning will be supported by a wide variety of learning material drawn from academic, policy and practice sources nationally and internationally. This material will help you develop a clear understanding of the core theoretical concepts of innovation and entrepreneurship and how it applies in practice in different organisational settings. This combination will deepen your knowledge and expertise of innovation and entrepreneurship, further your effectuating capacity as a manager in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship within your own organisational context.
Course info
Credits 10
Level of Study Postgraduate
Mode of Study 15 months
Location Singapore
City Singapore
Start September, December, March or June
Full time Courses starting in 2023 are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but may include elements of online learning. We continue to monitor government and local authority guidance in relation to Covid-19 and we are ready and able to flex accordingly to ensure the health and safety of our students and staff.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with additional restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors, potentially to a full online offer, should further restrictions be deemed necessary in future. Our online activity will be delivered through Blackboard Ultra, enabling collaboration, connection and engagement with materials and people.
Current, Relevant and Inspiring
We continuously review and improve course content in consultation with our students and employers. To make sure we can inform you of any changes to your course register for updates on the course page.
Your Learning Experience
Find out about our distinctive approach at
www.northumbria.ac.uk/exp
Admissions Terms and Conditions
northumbria.ac.uk/terms
Fees and Funding
northumbria.ac.uk/fees
Admissions Policy
northumbria.ac.uk/adpolicy
Admissions Complaints Policy
northumbria.ac.uk/complaints