The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Information technology 2019 - Entrepreneurship
- Information technology 2020 - Entrepreneurship
- Information technology 2021 - Entrepreneurship
- Information technology 2022 - Entrepreneurship
- Information technology 2023 - Entrepreneurship
- Business administration 2019 - Entrepreneurship
- Business administration 2020 - Entrepreneurship
- Business administration 2021 - Entrepreneurship
- Business administration 2022 - Entrepreneurship
- Business administration 2023 - Entrepreneurship
- International business 2019 - Entrepreneurship
- International business 2020 - Entrepreneurship
- International business 2021 - Entrepreneurship
- International business 2022 - Entrepreneurship
- International business 2023 - Entrepreneurship
The course takes place in period
- 3 (2024-01-01 to 2024-03-17)
- 4 (2024-03-18 to 2024-07-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
15 cr
Competency aims
In this study unit the focus lies on the following
competencies:
Leadership Competences
Learning and Career-oriented Competences
Communicative and Social Competency
SDG's in focus 4, 8, 9, 12
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You understand the fundamental basics in how to
start
a small company and know differences between
different legal forms. (Knowledge)
You have ability to describe the whole business-
process based on "The Business Model Canvas" and
formalize a business idea in a Business Model Map.
(Knowledge)
You have insights in reflecting and evaluating
yourself as a potential entrepreneur. (Approach)
You have ability to generate and develope a
business
idea, employe techniques for product and customer
development. (Skills)
have a curious and open mindset towards
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship. (Approach)
Course contents
Legal forms of companies and risks involved
The Business Model Canvas
Business plan
Commercial vs. social entrepreneurship
Innovations and inventions
Business ideas, how to generate them
Service design
Customer Journey & Buyer Person
Basics in marketing of a small business
IPR & GDPR
Economic management of a company
Corporate Social Responsibility, Supplier & Risk
management, Circular business,
Sustainability communication, Logistics and
delivery service
Team work, guest lectures, workshops, reports,
pitching and presentations.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
First-year studies performed satisfactorily (min.
50 cr).
Previous course names
AS-3-002 (0) Entrepreneurship 1 - Venture
Management 5 cr, AS-3-001 (0) Entrepreneurship
2 - Venture Creation 5 cr, AS-3-003 (0)
Entrepreneurship 3 - Venture Implementation 5
cr
Additional information
This Entrepreneurship extension study module
consists of 4 topic blocks and activities during
the whole course period:
Basics and framework for a new business
Economic management
Product and service development
Sustainability
Assignments will be done along the whole course
period and tasks within a certain topic block will
be done according to a given timetable.
Introduction lecture xxx is mandatory if you want
to participate in the course.
Recommended or required reading
Business Model Generator ? Alexander
Osterwalder
The Lean Startup - Eric Ries
The Startup Owner's Manual - Steve Blank
Guide- Becoming an Entrepreneur in Finland,
Finnish Enterprise Agencies, Suomen
Uusyrityskeskukset
Karwowski W., Soares M.and Stanton N.(2011):
Human Factors and Ergonomics in Consumer
Product
Design, Methods and Techniques, CRC Press,New
York, selected chapters.ISBN 978-1-4200-4628-1.
Business Model Generation,
http://www.businessmodelgeneration.com/canvas External link
Lecture material and articles according to
lecturers instructions
Study activities
- Lectures - 40 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
- Practical exercises - 90 hours
- Small-group work - 50 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 60 hours
- Individual studies - 100 hours
- Internet-based studies - 45 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 405 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 405 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Participation in tuition
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Demonstrations and proficiency exams
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
- reaction papers, discussion forum and participation in workshops & guest lectures
Assessment requirements
Assignments will be done along the whole course
period and tasks within a certain topic blocks
will be done according to a given timetable.
In order to pass the course, you need to receive
minimum 50% of the total amount of points.
More information will be given during mandatory
course introduction lecture on xxx.
Teacher
- Adlercreutz Erica
- Hernberg Mervi
- Kietz Tove
- Puukko Linda
Examiner
Hernberg Mervi
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-11-24 to 2023-12-22
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
- Date will be announced later - Other assignments