Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this course, students are expected to have developed theoretical and practical knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation and to be able to apply those to real cases.
Credits: 6
Schedule: 31.10.2019 - 12.12.2019
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Arne Kroeger
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Steffen Farny, Arne Kroeger
Contact information for the course (valid 09.10.2019-21.12.2112):
Ass. Prof. Dr. Arne Kröger: Arne.Kroeger@aalto.fi
Dr. Steffen Farny: Steffen.Farny@aalto.fi
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The workload includes time preparing presentations about selected topics, classroom teaching, peer-evaluations, a case study and preparing the exam.
Topics:
- Basics of entrepreneurship
- Creativity, Idea Development & Innovation
- Opportunity recognition & Business Model
- Case Study
- Venture Funding
- Venture Growth
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Applies in this implementation:
1. Basics of Entrepreneurship
2. Creativity, Idea Development & Innovation
3. Opportunity Recognition & Business Models
4. Sustainable Value Proposition
5. Venture Funding
6. Venture Growth
7. Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Individual assignments 35%. Team assignments 65%.
Applies in this implementation:
Requirements
for Course AccomplishmentOnline
exam in MyCourses on Thursday, December 12th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.Lecture attendance is not mandatory, no essay, etc.)
The exam requires you to answer 33 single-choice questions based on the course
content.The exam will be open
books, open notes.
Nonetheless, it is advisable to prepare well in advance as there will not be
enough time to look up the questions.There will be a re-examination on Thursday, January
30th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am.BIZ Students are required to conduct a case study on November 21st + group assignment
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
1. Classroom hours 17 h
2. Preparation of individual assignments 42 h
3. Preparation of group work assignments 101 hApplies in this implementation:
DETAILS
Study Material
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The materials necessary for completing the course will be available on MyCourses. Students can also
use the following textbook to support their learning:Zacharakis, Andrew, William Bygrave, Andrew Corbett, 2016. Entrepreneurship, 4th Edition. Wiley.
For the chapter Creativity, Idea Development and Innovation.Bessant, John R., Tidd, Joe 2015. Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 3th Edition. Wiley.
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
No prerequisites necessary
Registration for Courses
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Registration via WebOodi ends 7 days before the period starts.
Applies in this implementation:
An online multiple-choice exam on the lectures 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 will take place on the Thursday, December 12th from 9:00-10:00 (can be answered from
everywhere).The two courses in autumn on 31.10.2019-12.12.2019 and spring on 26.02.2020-08.04.2020 are identical. It is not possible to attend both courses.
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals
8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
12 Responsible Production and Consumption
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further Information
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
The maximum number of students admitted to the course is 100. Priority is given to
(1) BSc students studying in the specialisation of Management, and
(2) BSc students studying in a minor study package in Management.Applies in this implementation:
An online multiple-choice exam on the lectures 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 will take place on the Thursday, December 12th from 9:00-10:00 (can be answered from
everywhere).The two courses in autumn on 31.10.2019-12.12.2019 and spring on 26.02.2020-08.04.2020 are identical. It is not possible to attend both courses.
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
Lectures 1-3 Basics of Entrepreneurship Lectures 1-3 Creativity, Idea Development & Innovation Lectures 1-3 Opportunity recognition & Business Model Lecture 4 Sustainable Value Proposition Lecture 5 Venture Funding Lecture 6 Venture Growth
- Teacher: Steffen Farny
- Teacher: Johannes Gartner
- Teacher: Arne Kroeger