BABSE Instructor

Job Description & Requirements

Programme: Start-up Project
Learner Profile: Adult learners (aged 19 and above)

Overview

The Start-up Project module serves as the capstone entrepreneurial experience within the programme, allowing students to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout their studies to develop, validate, and present a viable start-up venture. The module emphasizes practical implementation, business planning, market validation, financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and venture execution. Students work independently or collaboratively to transform entrepreneurial ideas into comprehensive business projects that demonstrate innovation, feasibility, sustainability, and commercial potential.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

·      Deliver project-based learning sessions, workshops, and consultation clinics.

·      Guide students through the end-to-end process of venture development and project execution.

·      Facilitate entrepreneurial problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making.

·      Support students in applying business theories and frameworks to real-world start-up challenges.

·      Encourage innovation, creativity, and evidence-based decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Curriculum Delivery

·      Deliver the approved curriculum in accordance with programme learning outcomes.

·      Ensure project requirements align with academic standards and entrepreneurial best practices.

·      Integrate practical application of business, entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, and sustainability concepts.

·      Encourage industry engagement, market validation, and customer discovery activities.

·      Support students in developing scalable and sustainable business solutions.

Student Engagement

·      Mentor students throughout the project development process.

·      Provide regular supervision, coaching, and consultation on project progress.

·      Support students in refining business ideas, overcoming challenges, and achieving project milestones.

·      Encourage professional conduct, teamwork, and project ownership.

·      Facilitate links between students and relevant industry networks, where appropriate.

Assessment

·      Develop and administer project assessments in accordance with university and programme requirements.

·      Evaluate project proposals, business plans, feasibility studies, venture reports, presentations, and final project submissions.

·      Assess students' ability to integrate theory with practice and demonstrate entrepreneurial competencies.

·      Provide timely, constructive, and developmental feedback throughout the project stages.

·      Participate in moderation, grading reviews, and quality assurance activities.

Module Content (Indicative Topics)

·       Start-up Project Planning

·       Opportunity Assessment and Validation

·       Business Model and Strategy Development

·       Venture Operations and Execution

·       Financial Planning and Evaluation

·       Sustainability and Business Impact

·       Project Reporting and Venture Presentation

Teaching Format

·      Project supervision sessions

·      Individual and group consultations

·      Workshops and masterclasses

·      Venture coaching and mentoring

·      Progress review meetings

·      Industry engagement activities

·      Pitching and presentation sessions

·      Peer review activities

·      Independent project-based learning

·      Online and blended learning support

Required Qualifications

·       Master's degree in Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Innovation Management, Business Management, or a related discipline.

·       Minimum 5 years of professional experience in entrepreneurship, business development, venture management, project management, innovation, or related fields.

·       Demonstrated experience in developing, launching, managing, or advising business ventures.

·       Experience supervising student projects or applied business projects.

·       Experience teaching adult learners and tertiary-level students.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Teaching experience in higher education or adult learning.

·       Adult education certification, such as: Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP), Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA)

·       Experience as a founder, entrepreneur, investor, incubator mentor, or start-up advisor.

·       Professional certifications in project management, entrepreneurship, innovation, or business development.

·       Experience supporting accelerator programmes, incubators, or venture competitions.

·       Experience with international or transnational higher education programmes.