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

Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) evaluate your own entrepreneurial tendencies, 2) appraise what it takes for a business idea to become an opportunity, and 3) prepare a business model including pro forma financial projections for sustainable operations.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 08.03.2021 - 26.03.2021

Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Jeff Vanevenhoven

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

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:

    This course is designed to foster an understanding of entrepreneurship in the context of innovation and the global economy. The course provides the knowledge and skills to develop a business model and an understanding of feasibility analysis and business plans. The course includes idea formation, opportunity identification, industry and competitor analysis, funding and financial stability, intellectual property, and other forms of new venture creation.

DETAILS

Prerequisites
  • Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:

    none