BABSE Instructor (Start-up Project)

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.