Module Details

Module Code: ENTR C1701
Module Title: Managing an Enterprise
Title: Managing an Enterprise
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator:
Module Author:: Tomas Dwyer
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is: to provide students with an in depth introduction to the functions of management and their application; and to provide students with the capability of developing a basic business plan.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline the planning process in organisations
LO2 Provide an explanation of leadership
LO3 Describe the aspects of organisational structure
LO4 Provide an explanation of the control mechanisms in organisations
LO5 Demonstrate an appreciation of entrepreneurship
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
Planning
• The nature and importance of planning • Types of planning – operational, tactical and strategic. • The planning process • Business level planning • Corporate level planning
Leadership
• Definition of leadership and the process of leadership • The difference between leadership and management • Leadership theories
Motivation
• Defining and explaining motivation • Content theories of motivation • Process theories of motivation
Organising
• Components of organisational structure • Universal approaches to organisational design • Contingency approaches to organisational design
Control
• The nature and importance of control • Methods of control • Stages in the control process • Effective control
Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship • Starting a business • Idea generation • Feasibility study • Business Plan • Sources of finance
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project30.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Written essays to demonstrate an in depth understanding of planning, leadership, organisation and control.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Business Plan
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Presentation of business plan
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

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 No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.93 89
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 2.97 44.5
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 1.50 18
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.50
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Siobhan Tiernan. (2019), Modern Management, 5th. Institute of Public Administration, [ISBN: 9781910393277].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Laurie J. Mullins, Jacqueline E. McLean. Organisational Behaviour in the Workplace, 12th. [ISBN: 1292245484].
  • Derek Pugh. (1971), Organization Theory, Penguin Books.
  • Open Textbook Library; OpenStax. (2019), Principles of Management, [ISBN: 0-9986257-7-9].
  • Brian O'Kane. (2009), Starting a Business in Ireland, 6th. Oak Tree Press, [ISBN: 1904887376].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
Discussion Note: