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
The student will understand the basics of running a business as well as the difference between working on a freelancer basis compared to being an entrepreneur. The student also understands what kind of working life skills are required in addition to one´s professional skills.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 22.02.2021 - 26.02.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Anna Heiskanen, Saara Saarela
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Heiskanen, Lempiäinen Sari Johanna, Saara Saarela
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
before and during the course:
by email: sari.j.lempiainen@aalto.fi
by phone during "office hours" tel. 050 350 3732
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: Finnish
Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
On the course student will get familiar with the basics of running a business. Working as a freelancer or an entrepreneur will be discussed.
Applies in this implementation:
In the assingments Miro whiteboard is used as a personal working space.
Those who don't have an account will be provided a own space.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
Lectures, literature, assignments, active participation
Applies in this implementation:
To pass the course besides taking part to the lectures, all the course assingments needs to be done as instructed and required.
Workload
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
25h classroom, 29h literature and assingments
FURTHER INFORMATION
Details on the schedule
Applies in this implementation:
MONDAY 22.2.2021
09:15-9:30 Orientation for the course week
for Finnish speakers: 09:30- 12:00 Lecture in Finnish: basics of entrepreneurship
for non-Finnish speakers 9:30-12:00 independent study time & lecture in English at 11:00 basics of entrepreneurship
12:00 - 13:00 lunch break
13:00 - 15:00
Lecture/assignment kick-off: Self-assessment. Lecturers Johannes Kaira & Håkan Mitts from Aalto Ventures Program15:00 - 16:00 Time
for assignmentsTUESDAY 23.2.2021
09:30
- 11:00 Time for assignments11:00
- 12:00 Lecture/case study12:00
- 13:00 lunch break13:00 - 14:00 Time
for assignments14:00 - 16:00 Lecture: Customer focus. Lecturers Johannes Kaira & Håkan Mitts from Aalto Ventures Program
WEDNESDAY 24.2.2021
09:30 - 11:00 Lecture: Applying for grants
11:00 - 11:15 Coffee break
11:15 - 12:15 Entrepreneurship Case
study:
Editor, VFX-Artist Leo Liesvirta, Grim VFX
12:15
- 13:15 lunch break13.15
- 14:00 Time for assignments
14:00 - 16:00 Lecture: Professional
performance. Lecturers Johannes Kaira & Håkan Mitts from Aalto Ventures ProgramTHURSDAY 25.2.2021
09:30
- 12:00 Time for assignments12:00 - 13:00 lunch break
13:00 - 14:00 lecture
14:00 - 14:15 Coffee break
14:15
- 16:00 Lecture: Competence
development. Lecturers Johannes Kaira & Håkan Mitts from Aalto Ventures ProgramFRIDAY 26.2.2021
09:30 - 12:00 Lecture/case study: Working as a freelancer, guest lecturer: Screenwriter, Anna Brotkin
12:00 - 13:00 lunch break
13:00 - 14:00 Time for
assignments14.00
- 15:00 Lecture: Taking
the next step. Lecturers Johannes Kaira & Håkan Mitts from Aalto Ventures Program