International New Ventures and Innovation

Unit title & code

International New Ventures and Innovation

MAR036-2

Assignment number and title

Assessment 1

Assessment type

Individual report

Weighting of assessment

40%

Size or length of assessment

2000 words (+/- 10%)

Unit learning outcomes

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. Demonstrate the following knowledge and understanding

• Recognise, organise and manage the process of researching and analysing entrepreneurial opportunities in the context of the global market environment and its competitive constraints.

1. Demonstrate the following skills and abilities

• Examine various aspects of setting up an International New Venture.

What am I required to do in this assignment?

Assessment 1: Report on a subject related to International New Ventures (INVs)

You are required to write a report on a subject related to International New Ventures (INVs). Sample topics will be posted on BREO, giving you an understanding of how specific your report should be and what could be potential topics. You should then self-select a specific, relevant and contemporary topic related to INVs on which you will do research and finally write this up in your report.

Your selection of your topic must be discussed with, and cleared by, your unit tutor. The report must include a minimum of six articles from a list of academic articles provided in the reading list or identified by yourself. Mini-vivas (five minutes) for all students will be conducted to test understanding of your chosen topic.

The more specific the self-selected topic is, the better you will be able to identify relevant and key literature in relation to the subject matter, which in turn will help you to keep focused – likely to lead to a coherent piece of work.

What do I need to do to pass? (Threshold Expectations from UIF)

• Demonstrate an awareness of internationalisation concepts, theories and frameworks and use them to underpin your analysis
• Examine the context of your chosen INV topic and think broadly and creatively on how it is impacting new businesses
• Critically examine, explain and discuss the key assumptions you make in developing your arguments
• Analyse, structure, and present your data in an organised concise way