Modulekode | BTW 701 |
Kwalifikasie | Postgraduate |
Fakulteit | Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences |
Module-inhoud | Introduction to the principles and realities of working in the field of biotechnology. Discussions on various essential components of the biotechnology industry including bio-entrepreneurship, marketing, business plan writing, business communication skills, capital for start-ups, incubators, basic accounting and finance as well as issues surrounding biosafety, ethics and legal aspects. The module is concluded by students writing a business plan for the development of a hypothetical biotechnological venture. This module is jointly presented in the Departments of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology and Plant and Soil Sciences. |
Modulekrediete | 20.00 |
NQF Level | 08 |
Programme | |
Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
Contact time | 2 discussion classes per week |
Language of tuition | Module is presented in English |
Department | Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology |
Period of presentation | Year |
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