Module Details

Module Code: BUSS C4F01
Module Title: Rural Entrepreneurship
Title: Rural Entrepreneurship
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Janette Davies
Module Author:: Stephen Whelan
Domains:  
Module Description: To introduce learners to the concept of Entrepreneurship and to examine some of the key strategic issues in relation to new venture creation in the agribusiness sector in Ireland. Learners will build on their theoretical knowledge and apply it in a practical format through a structured business plan.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Evaluate the Entrepreneurial process and the role of an Entrepreneur in the context of an Agriculture related enterprise in Ireland
LO2 Identify and evaluate the support and sources of finance available to new business starts ups
LO3 Critically evaluate key management and marketing strategies, and demonstrate an awareness of the legal and intellectual property issues involved in new venture creation in the agribusiness sector
LO4 Develop and appraise a business plan for an entrepreneurial new venture
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
• Definition and Concept of Entrepreneurship • Characteristics of an Entrepreneur • The role of the entrepreneur and their contribution to economic growth and development • Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Entrepreneurship in the Agribusiness sector
New Business Planning
• The importance of business planning • The business planning process • Definition of a business plan • Outline and format of a business plan • Setting up an agribusiness in Ireland
Finance for New Ventures
• Sources of finance • Working capital and cash management • Government and state supports available for setting up an agribusiness in Ireland
New Business Strategy
• Managing the new venture • New venture growth • Marketing in the entrepreneurial new venture • Human Resource Management
The Legal and Regulatory Environment
• Patents, trademarks, copyright and licensing agreements, registered designs • Legal trading structures • Employment law • Health and safety
Entrepreneurship in Practice
• Case studies in Entrepreneurship and business proposals. Review of written business plans
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment20.00%
Project80.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Case Studies % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
A review and evaluation of relevant case studies in the agribusiness sector
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 80
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The development, formulation and presentation of a business plan
No Project
No Practical
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Imparting knowledge and ideas and facilitating learners to learn independently. 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Tutorial Contact Tutorial based work that backs up lecture based learning activities. 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Completion of assigned course work. Autonomous student learning and revision of concepts delivered through the lectures 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • O'Hara, B.. (2011), Entrepreneurship in Ireland, Gill & Macmillan Ltd, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717149766].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Aubrey, S. B.. (2007), Starting & Running Your Own Small Farm Business, Storey Publishing, LLC, [ISBN: 9781580176972].
  • Thistlethwaite, R.. (2012), Farms with a Future. Creating and Growing a Sustainable Farm Business, Chelsea Green Publishing, Vermont, [ISBN: 9781603584388].
  • Hegarty, C.. (2011), Cases in Entrepreneurship, Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887492].
  • Gibson, D.. (2010), The Streetwise Guide to Being Enterprising, Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887324].
  • Gibson, D.. (2010), The Streetwise Guide to Being Enterprising Workbook and Journal, Oak Tree Press, Ireland, [ISBN: 9781904887331].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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