MNGT-A3002 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Lecture, 27.2.2025-3.4.2025

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

  1. Identify and discuss key concepts in entrepreneurship.
  2. Identify entrepreneurial opportunities.
  3. Apply entrepreneurial tools and frameworks to real, life-like contexts.

Credits: 3

Schedule: 27.02.2025 - 03.04.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Apurva Ganoo

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

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

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

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course's overall structure is situated around the topic of “value." Value creation and capture is at the core of entrepreneurship, and thus, in this course, we will dive into the different aspects of value - in the context of entrepreneurship and, particularly, high-growth entrepreneurship. We will look into values involved in crucial aspects of entrepreneurship like: individual and team dynamics, funding opportunities, value propositions and stakeholder understanding, and experimentation and ideation as a mindset.

Assessment Methods and Criteria

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Individual and team based assignments. (80% individual, 20% team based).

Workload

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Readings, lectures, individual and team activities, and reflections.

DETAILS

Study Material

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    To be provided in the syllabus.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    4 Quality Education

    7 Affordable and Clean Energy

    10 Reduced Inequality

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Spring IV
    2025-2026 Spring IV

    Registration:

    This course is targeted for students of ARTS, CHEM, ELEC, ENG and SCI as well as Open University students. Degree students of the School of Business take the corresponding course MNGT-A3001.
    The maximum number of students is 220.

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