ELO-E1016 - Entrepreneurship and Working Life Skills, Lecture, 20.2.2023-24.2.2023

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: 20.02.2023 - 24.02.2023

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Anna Heiskanen, Saara Saarela

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

The course will be taught by Pia Naarajärvi


Business & Legal Management Consultant (D.Sc.Econ. & M.Laws), Solution Focused Coach
Email: pia@beachhouse.fi

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: Finnish, Swedish, English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    On the course student will get familiar with the basics of running a business. Working as a freelancer or an entrepreneur will be discussed.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Lectures, literature, assignments, active participation.

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    25h classroom, 29h literature and assingments.

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    5 Gender Equality

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    10 Reduced Inequality

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

Rules of Conduct - Students´ Rights and Responsibilities (in force from 1 August 2020)

Aalto University Code of Academic Integrity and Handling Violations Thereof