2024/25 ASSIGNMENT REMIT – PRESENTATION
Programme Title |
BA (Hons)/FdA Business Enterprise |
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Module Title |
Venture II: Concept and Prototype Development |
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Module Code |
2147 |
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ASSIGNMENT TITLE |
MVP/ Prototype Live Pitch |
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Level |
5 |
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Weighting |
50% |
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Lecturers |
Dave Scotford |
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W/C Hand Out Date |
30/09/2024 |
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Due Date |
By 17:00 on 15/01/2025 |
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Cut-off Date for Late Submissions (10 working days after the due date) |
By 17:00 on 29/01/2025 |
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Feedback Post Date |
12/02/2025 |
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ASSIGNMENT FORMAT |
Presentation |
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Presentation Format |
Live In-person |
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Assignment Length |
12 minutes |
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Submission Format |
Live |
Individual |
ASSIGNMENT TASK:
In the first assignment of this module, you were tasked with creating a start-up business idea, creating an MVP/POC/Prototype plan and an Investor memo, all to determine the viability of your potential business.
In this assignment, you will deliver alive individual 12-minute pitch showcasing the key features of your business and its potential viability in the market-place. This will take place in front of a panel of academics and entrepreneurs.
MARKING CRITERIA:
Below are the marking criteria that align with both the task(s) set and the quality of your document. Clear weightings/marks are noted for each criterion. The overall mark awarded for this assignment will explicitly show how the mark was calculated based on your performance against each criterion.
Business Validation |
Has the student demonstrated that their business idea solves a clear problem/ or a specific business opportunity in a marketplace and industry? Does the student clearly explain and justify the underpinning activities that will deliver on their business model, including costs and revenue structures? Does the student present a functioning, to at least wireframe stage, MVP/POC/Prototype of their business idea? |
30% |
Business Planning |
Does the student clearly layout milestones and objectives for both their business and their product or service? Are these milestones and objectives linked to revenue and the product/service and are they SMART? Has the student highlighted the skills and personnel they may require to support key business activities and the delivery of their MVP and growth beyond that stage? |
25% |
Finance |
Has the student linked their business idea and business model to clear research that suggests the business idea may be commercially viable? Has the student created a clear financial plan for their business venture, covering at least the MVP stage of their business? Does the student make a fair, reasonable, and justified ask for investment into their business from the panel/ audience? |
25% |
Structure and Referencing |
Does the student engage with their audience and do they use appropriate resources to deliver their pitch? Is the pitch professionally presented? (consider dress, timings and quality of slides/resources) |
20% |
TASK AND DOCUMENT FORMAT GUIDANCE:
● Focus on attention to detail, quality of work, and overall academic standards;
● The work presented in this assignment should be clearly linked to that produced in assignment one;
● You should carryout industry-relevant research to help support your work and evidence that research;
● You may deliver your presentation in any format which you feel suits your business, but it must be live;
● You do not need to launch a real-world MVP and you do not need to launch the business;
● You do not need to hand in any notes or slides before your presentation is delivered;
● You may use notes to support your delivery if you think this is something that would help you;
● For additional guidance on this assignment, please access the assignment vodcast available on Canvas.
E-SUBMISSION GUIDANCE:
This assignment does not require you to submit your work by uploading a document in Word and other files to Canvas.Please follow this online guide on document submissionsand contact the DICE team [email protected] if you need any further support.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
● To design the minimum viable product (MVP) or prototype and assess its application to the business model.
ACADEMIC SKILLS OUTCOMES:
● The Academic Skills Outcomes to be developed by completing this assignmentcan be found here.
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