Award in Principles of Venture Formation
This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of the key elements and stages involved in creating and launching a successful venture. In this module, students will also benefit from identifying the external and internal factors that impact on business start-up.
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OrientationDirector’s Introduction03:27Orientation10:52Understanding Podcasts01:46Understanding Pre-recorded Lectures02:25Understanding Pre-recorded Interviews01:54Understanding Case Studies01:47Understanding Discussion Boards02:30Ascencia Style SheetAI PolicyPolicy for Online Interaction and Behaviour for E-Academic Students
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Coursework: Principles of Venture FormationIntroductory Podcast00:04:44Assignment Podcast00:05:37
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Section 1: The Foundations of Venture FormationPodium Lecture: Understanding the Venture Ecosystem00:57:46Journal Article: A Definition, Review, and Extension of Global Ecosystems TheoryPodium Lecture: The Entrepreneurial Mindset & Opportunity Recognition00:37:59Journal Article: Recognizing the Entrepreneurial OpportunitiesPodium Lecture: Ability to Think Creatively, Identify Opportunities and Develop and Implement a Clear Plan of Action Whilst Solving Problems Quickly and Effectively00:45:50Journal Article: An Action Learning Approach to Entrepreneurial Creativity, Innovation and Opportunity Finding Innovation and Opportunity FindingGuest Interview: Rozina00:51:08Podium Lecture: Legal Foundations of New Ventures01:18:45Journal Article: Legitimating First: Organizing Activities and the Survival of New VenturesPodium Lecture: Intellectual Property and Data Protection01:09:09Journal Article: How Data Protection Fits with the Algorithmic Society
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Section 2: Business Development for new VenturesPodium Lecture: Building Your Brand and Go-to-Market Strategy00:32:19Journal Article: How to Grow Revenue Quickly and Sustainably in TransformationsJournal Article: Implementation of Marketing Strategies and Customer AcquisitionJournal Article: Go to Market Strategy: An Important Phase for StartupsJournal Article: Competitor Analysis in Strategic ManagementJournal Article: Online Methods for Validating and Testing Entrepreneurial IdeasJournal Article: Market Research about Customer SegmentationJournal Article: What is a Prototype-What are the Roles of PrototypesGuest Interview: Dr. Joanna Delia00:54:22Podium Lecture: Industry and Competitor Analysis00:37:43Guest Interview: Mark Camilleri Gambin00:47:34Podium Lecture: Growth Marketing and Customer Acquisition00:19:50Podium Lecture: Market Research and Customer Segmentation00:33:31
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Section 3: Finance for new VenturesPodium Lecture: Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs I - Basics00:59:35Journal Article: Financial Literacy Importance for EntrepreneurshipPodium Lecture: Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs II - Projections & Valuation01:09:58Journal Article: Antecedent of Lack of ProficiencyLecture: Crowdfunding Platforms to Raise Funds from a Large Number of People to Finance Their Venture00:51:28Journal Article: The New Ways to Raise CapitalJournal Article: Capitalising on the Crowd: The Monetary and Financial Ecologies of CrowdfundingLecture: Business Planning and Modelling Tools to Create and Refine Business Plans, Financial Projections and Revenue Models00:59:39Journal Article: Business Models, Business Strategy and InnovationPodium Lecture: Bank Supervision00:48:45Journal Article: Bank Supervision, Regulation, and EfficiencyGuest Interview: Daniela Mallia00:48:47
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Section 4: The Business Culture in new VenturesPodium Lecture: Startup Culture and Ethical Decision-Making00:31:37Lecture: Part 1: Sustainability and Green Project Management00:47:50Lecture: Part 2: Sustainability and Green Project Management00:50:22Journal Article: Ethical Case Study on Startup CulturePodium Lecture: Able to Prioritize Tasks, Manage Multiple Projects Simultaneously and Meet Deadlines00:42:04Journal Article: The Effects of Schedule-Driven Project Management in Multi-Project EnvironmentsPodium Lecture: Part 1: Risk Management and Startup Resilience00:41:09Podium Lecture: Part 2: Risk Management and Startup Resilience00:42:02Journal Article: Resilience of Startup Companies in Crisis ConditionsPodium Lecture: Ability to Overcome Challenges and Maintain a Positive Attitude00:41:47Journal Article: The Importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Effective, Ethical LeadershipGuest Interview: Capt. Keith Caruana00:40:22Lecture: Demonstrate Leadership Skills and Demonstrate an Ability to Inspire and Motivate a Team to Achieve Common Goals01:10:13Podium Lecture: Team Formation, Leadership & Equity00:42:53Journal Article: Leadership for Professional Learning Towards Educational EquityGuest Interview: Nicholas Vella Magri00:42:11
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Section 5: Presenting Your VenturePodium Lecture: Identify the Importance of having a Professionally Completed Business Plan00:41:51Journal Article: Embedding Strategic AgilityPodium Lecture: Pitch Decks and Fundraising Communication01:03:42Journal Article: Cross-Border Investments and Fundraising CommunicationPodium Lecture: Final Simulation or Pitch Presentation00:29:11Journal Article: An Integrative Marketing and Finance Simulation
This module provides students with an in-depth understanding of the key elements and stages involved in creating and launching a successful venture. In this module, students will also benefit from identifying the external and internal factors that impact on business start-up. This module will expose students to the process of entrepreneurship and more specifically to the process of opportunity recognition, the elements of business planning and provides hands-on experience in the creation and development of a new business enterprise. Students will apply the knowledge they learn in the classroom to real-world business opportunities and subsequently will develop a more entrepreneurial mindset.
Programme Outcomes
- Students will learn how to evaluate potential business ideas, develop a compelling business plan, secure funding, and build a strong team to bring their venture to market.
- Through a combination of lectures, case studies and projects, students will gain the practical skills and necessary to launch and grow a new venture.
- MQF/EQF Level 6 qualification. However, students’ circumstances and experiences may also be considered during the application process—five years of relevant working experience in the industry of specialization.
- Proof of B2 level of English should be provided by the students upon application – IELTS level/grade 6 or the student’s country equivalent.
- A Bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in humanities, sciences, human resources, organisational behaviour, business, administration, management, communication, journalism, psychology, arts or a related field.
- Minimum 180 ECTS at MQF/EQF Level 6 previously acquired at a Higher Education institution.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- A minimum of one year of work experience in a business environment will be considered as an asset.
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Duration :Full Time- 3Months
Part Time- 6Months - Learning: 200 +Hours
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