BMGT10140
Level 1

Business Plan

BusinessMr Bernard Faughey5 creditsAutumn and Spring (separate)On campus

This is a core course on preparing a Business Plan for a new business start-up. The key elements of a business plan are examined, such as defining objectives and goals, conducting an environmental analysis, developing a marketing strategy, operating a strategic strategy, conducting a competitive analysis, and selecting a financial strategy. Students must demonstrate the ability to build and present the Business Plan. The course will be assessed on completing and presenting a detailed written project. You will also show competencies in being an influential start-up team member.

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3 reviews · latest Autumn 2025/26

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Interest3.0 Mixed

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  • Bernard Faughey
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    3.0Mixed teaching1 rating · Autumn 2025/26

    Clear explanations
    Responsive to questions
    Reads off slides

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Feb 14, 2026

Interest:Mixed
Difficulty:Very easy
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Feb 14, 2026

Interest:Mixed
Difficulty:Easy
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Anonymous Student

Feb 14, 2026

Would recommend
Worth it:MixedInterest:Mixed
Hours:7–9 h/wkDifficulty:EasyPace:Slow
Bernard FaugheyTeaching:Mixed
Clear explanations
Responsive to questions
Reads off slides

Just fine

Pretty easy module to pass. The lectures are not very engaging though and he has MCQs at the end of every lecture which means you have to go every week.

In practice

Decent module, lectures are pretty long and can be a bit draining but very valuable experience to write out an actual full business plan.

Advice

Actually do the reading, for the exam you need to remember all concepts!

Assessment & grading

Pretty fair, the business plan was lots of work though so start early enough!

Content & usefulness

Pretty theoretical but covers the basics of business planning

Autumn 2025/26
Deadlines bunched up
Group work dominated
Textbook required