Staff profile

Rob Moon


Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Rob Moon

Subject

Business

College

College of Business, Law and Social Sciences

Department

Derby Business School

Campus

Kedleston Road, Derby Campus

Email

r.j.moon@derby.ac.uk

About

I am a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. Previously, I was a design engineer with over 20 years’ experience within the global manufacturing industry. I studied Entrepreneurship Development at MIT and have lectured extensively in Southern Africa, Europe and Bangladesh. Current research focusses on embedding work-related learning in the curriculum.

Teaching responsibilities

Lecturing

Tutoring

Professional interests

I currently work with the Encite team to develop SME's and short courses and training workshops focusing on Entrepeneurial learning and SME growth.

Research interests

I have co-written several research papers helping to understand and define entrepreneurial activity. 

My research currently focusses on how to measure and enhance learning through more active, experiential and applied teaching approaches and, secondly, the application of more creative and innovative elements (such as multimedia technologies) within both formative and summative assessment.

Other areas of interest include how Derby students can contribute to growth within the East Midlands, then UK and internationally.

Membership of professional bodies

Fellow of the Higher Education Authority

Qualifications

MSc in Manufacturing Management

Entrepreneurial Development Programme, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA

Recent conferences

2018

Moon R.J., Aluthgama Baduge C., Curtis V., (2018) ‘Paying Students to Attend’ International Enterprise Educators Conference 2018, Leeds Beckett, Leeds, 5-7th September 2018

2017

Curtis V., Moon R.J. (2017) ‘Developing an Enterprising Mindset: Embedding ‘Work-Related Learning’ in the Curriculum’ International Enterprise Educators Conference 2017, Glasgow Caledonian, Glasgow, 4-6th September

Moon R.J., Curtis V. (2017) ‘Embedding Work related Learning’ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2017, University of Derby, Buxton, 1st July

Moon R.J., Curtis V., ‘Enterprising Education, Innovative Assessment and Methodology at our University’ Keynote Speech, June 2017, Liverpool John Moore

2016

Curtis V., Moon R.J. (2016) ‘The Impact of Formative Video Feedback on Deep Learning in Enterprise Education’ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2016, University of Derby, Buxton, 4th July

Moon R.J., Curtis V. (2016) ‘The Impact of work experience internship on respondents’ development and progression into the workplace as graduate students’ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2016, University of Derby, Buxton, 4th July

2015

Curtis V. and Moon R.J. (2015) ‘Active Entrepreneurship Education and the Deep Learning Effect’ In preparation for Education + Training

Curtis V., Moon R.J. and Higson R. (2015) ‘A Feast of Formative Video Feedback Served Five Ways’ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2015, University of Derby, Buxton, 1st July

2014

Curtis V., Moon R.J. and Gee S. (2014) ‘Deep Learning in SME Owner/Managers: Is It The Same As Students?’ International Enterprise Educators Conference 2014, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, 3-5th September

Bateman D., Curtis V., Moon R.J. and Gee S. (2014) ‘Deep Learning in SME Owner/Managers: Is It Different From Students?’ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2014, University of Derby, Buxton, 2nd July

2013

Moon R.J., Curtis V. and Dupernex S. (2013) ‘How Enterprise Education Can Encourage Deep Learning to Improve Student Employability?’ Industry & Higher Education, Vol. 27, No 6, pp.433-448

Moon R.J., Curtis V. and Dupernex S. (2013) ‘How Can Enterprise Education Encourage Deep Learning to Promote Student Employability?’ Critical Perspectives on Business Management, Vol.12013

Moon R.J. and Curtis V. (2013) ‘A Comparative Analysis of Student Learning in the UK and Botswana’ Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference 2013, City Hall, Cardiff, 12-13th November

Moon R.J. and Curtis V. (2013) ‘Can Enterprise Education Promote Student Employability?’ International Enterprise Educators Conference 2013, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, 11-13th September

Curtis V. and Moon R.J. (2013) ‘An Exploration of Deeper Learning, Higher Grades and an Enhanced Student Experience’ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2013, University of Derby, Buxton, 4th July

2012

Moon R.J., Curtis V. and Dupernex S. (2012) “How Enterprise Education in HE can promote Deep Learning to Promote Student Employability” Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship Conference 2012, Croke Park, Dublin, 7-8th November

Curtis V. and Moon R.J. (2012) “Screen Capture Video for Assignment Introduction, Student Delivery and Assessment Feedback” Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference 2012, University of Derby, Buxton, 5 July

Selected 2006-10

Handbook of Research in Entrepreneurship Education, Volume 3, Contributing Paper on Entrepreneurial Learning

SPEEDing to Success - A review of Graduates

An Alternative Solution for developing SME’s

Entrepreneurial Student Experience at the University of Derby

The role of an entrepreneurial learning team in creating an enterprise culture – Best Paper Award @ International Conference

Experience in industry

I have over 20 years' experience working in the global manufacturing industry including electronic design, computer-aided design and resource management.

International experience

I have delivered lectures extensively in Southern Africa, and was instrumental in developing Entrepreneurship Education for BAC in Botswana, introducing an undergraduate degree in Enterprise and supporting the new Entrepreneurial Centre. I have also delivered lectures in Bangladesh and Europe whilst several of my modules run at collaborative partners across the globe.

Additional interests and activities

My lecturing roles in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship have allowed me to concentrate on undergraduate and postgraduate students both in the UK and Southern Africa. It is this mix of people and culture that allows me to promote varied Entrepreneurial activities across the business school, University and its partners to promote a more 'Enterprising student'.

Enterprising and Entrepreneurial activity is a cornerstone of economic growth and our students should have an experience at Derby that allows them to play their part.

Recent publications