Description
Module content
This module focuses on the design of transformative enterprise and entrepreneurial ecologies that span private, public and non-profit sectors. As part of this module you will learn about: the process of starting a transformative enterprise; the role of incubators, accelerators, funders and investors; problem-solution definition through an enterprise lens; ; inclusive and equitable design; transformative enterprise model design, implementation and commercialization; the role of advocacy and communication; market evaluation and measuring impact; ÌýThe learning process includes a range of online materials, classes, interaction with entrepreneurs, site visits or virtual tours, experiential learning, as well as individual and group work.
You will also be immersed in the world of London’s start-ups, and will benefit from personal insights of award-winning entrepreneurs. Instructors on this collaboratively taught module include entrepreneurial leaders and change-makers who are already established IGP partners.
Illustrative module outline
- Start-ups, incubators and accelerators
- Community-based, decolonial, and systems approaches to design thinking
- Inclusive design: Diversity, engagement and participation
- Global challenges and local entrepreneurial action
- Assessing and creating market opportunities
- Launching an enterprise: Founding, funding and pitching
- Navigating complex entrepreneurial ecosystems and initiating change
- Measuring and communicating impact
- Entrepreneur-led sessions
- Entrepreneurial site visits or virtual tours
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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