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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 shall be able to 

  • use system and anticipatory thinking as a tool in entrepreneurship law
  • understand basic legal, business and human concepts and their relevance for the individual entrepreneur, business and society
  • describe basics of contract and commercial law as well as taxation relevant for starting and running a business (a start-up/company/private trader)  
  • describe different forms of cooperation and understand their legal implications
  • identify the implications and legal requirements for different exit strategies
  • acquire independently information on basic legal aspects for running a business and understand when professional help is needed
  • identify situations that are legally relevant for the business or its owner
  • make consistent and meaningful choices regarding the legal and ethical implications of business decisions   
  • choose content and draft a legal busines plan for both the business and the owner/shareholder(s)
  • address legal problems proactively and know how to use legal services where necessary

Credits: 3

Schedule: 16.04.2025 - 06.06.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Petra Hietanen-Kunwald, Kalle Airo

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:

    Companies are main tools in any entrepreneur’s toolkit. In this course you will start from deciding what is the potential role of a company in your life and what is your potential role in the company you start. You will learn the main legal building blocks for a company which helps you to reach your goals as an entrepreneur, be it a freelancing business, consulting company, small business or a scalable startup aiming to change the world.

    The course is of a practical nature and tests your legal, ethical, creative and sytemic thinking. The course concentrates on the following issues: How to analyize the purpose and interest of the business? What are possible legal, business and human challenges. What conflicts and problems may arise? How to act proactively? What is a legal business plan comprising the lifecycle of the company and addressing the legal, business and human dimension of the business? 

    This is the advanced course to the course ABL-E2611 - Entrepreneurship Law. Successful completion of the  ABL-E2611 - Entrepreneurship Law course is a prerequisite for this course.

     

     

     

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    • Pre-exam regarding content of ABL-E2611 - Entrepreneurship Law
    • Participation in course sessions (on campus)
    • Written Assignment
    • Oral Exam 

     

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of independent group work and studying, class sessions and a final exam. 

DETAILS

Study Material
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Pre-recorded lectures and interviews, official internet platforms, books/articles, legislation.

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

    16 Peace and Justice Strong Institutions

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

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

    Registration:

    A maximum of 50 students can be accepted to the course.

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