1. Reflect on their employability competencies and career management skills and plan for their future development; 2. Identify and assess the role, characteristics and motivations of high technology entrepreneurs. 3. Research, assess and defend an intellectual property, commercialization or a business plan for a new technology-based venture
 4. Evaluate key strategies for successful new venture creation Criteria Proportion of overall module mark 1. Introduction to the business idea 5% 2. Define high growth business 10% 3. Discuss the high-growth nature of your business idea 15% 4. Identify appropriate mechanisms for protecting the intellectual property of the idea giving reasons for your choice 15% 5. Explore the resources and finances needed to bring the concept to market 15% 6. Assess your ability to take forward the idea and explore how knowledge and skills gaps could be filled 15% 7. Summary and recommendations 5% 8. Style and presentation 10% 9. Research and resources 10%