Entrepreneurship and Innovation SBS – MBA
Assignment 2026
General Instructions All assignments are to be submitted on 19th November 2026 on the online portal Completion of the course evaluation survey is a mandatory requirement. You are required to complete the survey and submit a screenshot of the completed survey along with your assignment document. Please note that failure to complete the survey may result in delay in processing your degree and releasing the grades. Any Assignment submission extension request must come 5 days before the date of submission with a valid reason and supported documentary evidence. Second extension cannot be provided without supporting documentary evidence. If a program participant submits the assignment late, but within 1 week after the submission date a 20% penalty will be applied. Any rescheduling request can be fulfilled within one week after the actual date of the assessment. Any late request will not be obliged. Any revaluation request should come in 5 days of grade release. Any late request will not be obliged. (Form and other details shall be shared based on request). Revaluation cannot be requested for plagiarized assignments as the assignment stands as an academic misconduct. Re-evaluation request is NOT applicable for any failed courses provided the mark range from 59 to 69. Any grade which is below the range is however not applicable for this request. APA 7th edition referencing guidelines needs to be followed. Similarity between student’s work is strictly not accepted, any student found with similar work will be graded Zero and fail for the course. However, Plagiarism is an academic offence and will not be tolerated. Program participants are strongly advised to keep a copy of their work in case the submitted copy should go astray. Assignment once submitted to exam board is final for marking. PS. Kindly note to adhere to all the above instructions. Failing to read this, SBS will not be responsible for any actions taken.
Total Marks / 90
Plagiarism Plagiarism is defined as providing material from an uncredited source, or without the acknowledgement of the original author. For longer submissions and reports, students are required to provide an Assignment Cover Sheet, which states that submission is their original work, and has not been submitted for another assignment, either in that course, or another
Plagiarism may have many forms including but not limited to:
Outright copying another author’s work without acknowledgement. Cut and paste without the correct citation and acknowledgement. Copying key words but changing the sentence structure without crediting the original source. Copying the sentence structure but changing some words without crediting the original source. Following the structure or organization of another author’s work, or order of presentation of ideas. Submitting work that was created by an unacknowledged third party (i.e., writing service, or another student). Copying from published authorities without acknowledgement. Failure to correctly use quotation marks when expressing another author’s idea. Incorrect or improper use of in-text citation and referencing. Missing or incorrectly presented bibliography or reference list. Pretending ownership of another author’s ideas. Making work available to another person for copying. Falsifying results. The plagiarism tolerance for MBA is 8 %.
In cases where the plagiarism percentage exceeds the tolerance, students are given a second chance to rework on their assignments and submit. However, if the percentage continues to exceed the tolerance percentage the student will be awarded one grade
Assignment Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Assessment Requirements Assessment Overview This assessment requires you to demonstrate your ability to identify, evaluate, and develop a viable entrepreneurial opportunity.
You will produce a Written Business Plan
Part A: Written Business Plan (90%) Your business plan should be 3,500 words and must integrate the full range of Entrepreneurship & Innovation subject areas taught in the unit.
Your submission must include the following sections:
- Entrepreneurial Thinking Explain the entrepreneurial mindset and creative processes that informed your idea. Identify the problem, unmet need, or market gap your venture addresses. Demonstrate opportunity awareness and entrepreneurial behaviour.
- Innovation Management Identify the type of innovation (product, service, process, business model, or social innovation). Explain how innovation will be developed, managed, and sustained. Discuss intellectual property considerations where relevant.
- Opportunity Spotting Describe how the opportunity was identified (e.g., trends, technology shifts, personal experience, market inefficiencies). Provide evidence of desirability and relevance.
- Opportunity Evaluation Critically evaluate the feasibility, viability, and scalability of the opportunity. Apply screening tools such as SWOT, PESTLE, VRIO, or Lean Canvas. Assess risks and potential barriers to entry.
- Industry and Market Research Provide a structured analysis of the industry landscape and competitive environment. Identify customer segments, market size, and growth potential. Present competitor analysis and positioning.
- Strategy and Business Models Present your business model using a recognised framework (e.g., Business Model Canvas). Outline your strategic approach to market entry, differentiation, and growth. Explain how the strategy aligns with the opportunity and market insights.
- Financial Forecasting Provide 3-year financial projections including: Revenue model Cost structure Cash flow forecast Break-even analysis Clearly justify all assumptions.
- Business Plan Integration and Coherence Present a professional, logically structured, and persuasive business plan. Ensure alignment between opportunity, strategy, operations, and financials. Demonstrate academic rigour and practical relevance.