Knowledge outcome – You will be able to enhance your understanding of the purpose and structure of an effective business plan and the key information that will need to be provided to prospective investors.

Module Title:

Business Planning

Brief introduction to module

This module is compulsory for students on the BSc Business Management and Entrepreneurship pathway. It is an option for others. It provides practical knowledge and skills relating to the development of small-scale business plans, business teams and proposal pitching.

You will learn how to take your business idea and transfer it to a straightforward business plan document to present to potential investors or lenders. You will also learn how to effectively present yourself and your plan before a group of potential investors

Module learning outcomes:

On completion of this module

• 1.    Knowledge outcome – You will be able to enhance your understanding of the purpose and structure of an effective business plan and know the key information that will need to be provided to prospective investors.
• 2.    Intellectual /transferable skills outcome – You will be able to:  Develop and present a business plan which articulates a proposed business and how it will operate including details on the business strategy, finance and marketing plans.