MN5862 Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Design thinking to New Venture Development

Academic year

2025 to 2026 Semester 2

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

30

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 11

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Availability restrictions

Module is available on to students on the MSc Entrepreneurship programme.

Planned timetable

To be arranged.

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Ms J F Brooks

Ms J F Brooks
This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module Staff

Dr Hannah Dean andDr Anna Brattstrom

This information is given as indicative. Staff involved in a module may change at short notice depending on availability and circumstances.

Module description

Entrepreneurial Mindset: From Design Thinking to New Venture Development draws on the principles of design thinking to support students in developing a business idea. Students taking the module will be supported to identify, define and develop an entrepreneurial response to grand challenges that shape contemporary society. Through the module students will engage with the entrepreneurial mindset, from thinking creatively, developing a tolerance of failure, and working collaboratively to develop viable business models for new venture creation. In the second part of the module, students will apply the key facets of business planning including identifying business opportunities, undertaking market research, strategic analyses and pitching ideas, while also considering the social benefits of entrepreneurship.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100%

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

Weekly 3 hour lecture/seminars for 11 weeks of the semester

Scheduled learning hours

45

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

254

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Understand and apply the core features of design thinking to tackle wicked problems and grand challenges
  • Utilise a business model canvass to scope and focus a new business proposition
  • Critically reflect upon and evaluate their progress in understanding the importance of design thinking
  • Evaluate the feasibility of a business plan for various types of new business.
  • Create an effective business plan for a new business
  • Demonstrate collaborative skills and the ability to work within a team.