Business plan on a page.

On successful completion of this module a student will be able to:

	INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
1	Select, plan and define a self-initiated project.
2	Show evidence of reasoned discussion and analysis through critical appraisal of appropriate evidence.
3	Critically discuss application to innovation and/or research in contemporary nursing practice within chosen field.
4	Demonstrate proficiency in written and/or oral presentation skills to explain a complex idea in concise but impactful terms.

 

Number of Assessments	Form of Assessment	% weighting	Size of Assessment/Duration/ Wordcount	Category of assessment	Learning Outcomes being assessed
1	Business Plan	20%	2000 words or equivalent	Coursework	1-4

 

 

Learning outcome	The main idea for each section or paragraph	Evidence.  What I am going to write?	references
Select, plan and define a self-initiated project.	Description and SWOT analysis of the problem worth solving	What will the innovation do to add value? What exactly will your innovation do/ what is the solution? Will you provide a service? sell a product? to whom? Why? And how will your innovation help people? How do you know that this innovation is what people want?
Show evidence of reasoned discussion and analysis through critical appraisal of appropriate evidence.	Product or service	what product of service will you offer? How much will it cost in the beginning?  What evidence/key documents supports this innovation (include an annotated bibliography, reference list))? What will you measure to determine that this audience has this problem and wants this solution?
Critically discuss application to innovation and/or research in contemporary nursing practice within chosen field.	Marketing and Sales	How will you get you first customers/stakeholders? Who will pay you for your services or product?
	Goals and Milestones	How many customers/stakeholders for you need to make this innovation “successful”? how long will it take to get the ideal number of customers/ stakeholders or monthly revenue?
Demonstrate proficiency in written and/or oral presentation skills to explain a complex idea in concise but impactful terms.		Annotated Bibliography
Reference list	APA referencing	Remember to follow the cite it right guidelines.
Presentation	Arial 11 font, 1.5 or double line spaced & justified.	Leave time to proof read your assignment.