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Title | HACK CAMP | ||
Code | ESTE402 | ||
Coordinator |
Prof JS Smith Electrical Engineering and Electronics J.S.Smith@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2018-19 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 10 |
Pre-requisites before taking this module (other modules and/or general educational/academic requirements): |
None |
Modules for which this module is a pre-requisite: |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on a required basis: |
MSc Sensor Technologies and Enterprise (ESTE) |
Programme(s) (including Year of Study) to which this module is available on an optional basis: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
20 Day one: "hack day" Day two: customer discovery techniques and their application Day three: shaping the proposition and developing a pitch |
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Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 80 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 100 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Coursework | 30 minutes | Year 2, semester 1 | 50 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Group pitch |
Coursework | 5000 words | Year 2, semester 1 | 50 | Yes | Standard UoL penalty applies | Reflective essay Notes (applying to all assessments) All learning outcomes are covered by both assessments. Students who fail the group pitch will be reassessed via an individual written assignment. |
Aims |
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To provide a practical, hands on introduction to idea development and validation, customer discovery and the pitching to stakeholders. |
Learning Outcomes |
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Apply problem solving techniques in groups to respond to problems as entrepreneurs. |
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Engage with potential customers and stakeholders to gather feedback. |
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Critically re-evaluate and iterate an emergent business proposal. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teamwork - Day one: "hack day" |
Syllabus |
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This three day intensive programme will introduce students to some key concepts in technology entrepreneurship. In particular these concepts will be: (1) the “hack day”, where iterative problem solving techniques are applied in groups and solutions developed within predetermined time constraints; (2) the technique of customer discovery to gain feedback on the idea; and (3) the presentation of the idea to potential investors.
The programme will familiarise students with the broad concepts, support the development of team working and build confidence.
Introducing external stakeholders to the process will develop new networks of local contacts for the students and give a broadened understanding of the marketplace. < p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
The techniques employed mirror commercial practice, i.e. the application process for investment and accelerator programmes.
The format of the workshops will include opportunities for students to work autonomously and unsupervised. Access to a dedicated “hack space” for the period of the module will encourage the development of prototypes and minimum viable products.
Industry standard tools such as the business model c anvas and value proposition canvas will be used as part of the planning and pitching process. |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. Explanation of Reading List: |