Course details

The purpose of this QQI award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in advanced theories and concepts of entrepreneurship and to adopt an entrepreneurial approach to a specific business and or social innovation context, operating independently and or in a supervisory capacity.

Learning Outcomes

  • Evaluate the principles and practice of entrepreneurship in a range of business and social innovation environments
  • Evaluate current concepts of business and social entrepreneurship, to include a comparative assessment of each and with reference to other methods of administration and management
  • Reflect on how the concept of entrepreneurship has evolved nationally and internationally, to include examples of historical and modern entrepreneurship
  • Complete a self-assessment of entrepreneurial skills, values and attributes, to include consideration of how these can be applied in a particular industry, social environment or organisation
  • Promote entrepreneurial skills, values and attributes in others, to include members of a project team
  • Adopt an entrepreneurial approach to ongoing projects and work, to include identifying skills requirements, current issues and obstacles, innovative solutions, and strategies to handle risk and/or failure
  • Plan a new venture or project, to include details of required human, financial, physical and technical resources
  • Seek funding and other resource requirements to support progress and success
  • Manage ongoing projects and tasks, to include adjusting strategies and proposed solutions as required
  • Monitor the short- to medium-term impact of the entrepreneurial approach adopted, to include areas for improvement and opportunities for further growth

Assessment Techniques

  • Project (50%)
  • Skills Demonstration (50%)
  • All materials submitted for assessment must be your own work.
  • There is no exam with this course.

Progression to Further Studies

  • Learners who successfully complete this programme will receive the Level 6 minor award in Entrepreneurship
  • This award is linked to the Irish National Framework of Qualifications and can be used towards the FETAC/QQI Advanced Certificate in Business Management
Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Mid-West Management Training

Mid-West Management Training is a private provider of Adult education and training services.

Mid-West Management Training are based in Ennis, Co. Clare and, since 2002, have successfully delivered many business and management-related courses around Ireland (e.g. Clare, Cork, Galway, and Limerick).

Mid-West Management Training management programmes are relevant for those working or looking to work in the private, public, voluntary and not-for-profit sectors, while our entrepreneurship module is appro priate for inpiduals (e.g. practicing and aspiring entrepreneurs) and intrapreneurship or corporate entrepreneurship within organisations.

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