The course takes place in period

  • 3 (2022-01-01 to 2022-03-13)
  • 4 (2022-03-14 to 2022-07-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

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

The student can identify and describe key concepts
and processes in financial management. Choose the
appropriate form of enterprise and prepare
elementary budgets.

Understand the basics of marketing and know how to
choose the right marketing channels.
Know some tools for selling and understand how to
apply a service mindset in business.
Understand the role of CSR and know how to
evaluate business impacts.

Understand the connection between logistics,
delivery service and the company´s profitability.
Know tools for assortment planning,
estimating demand and inventory management and
understand the impact of purchasing and logistic
decisions on the sustainability of the business.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes of the course include:
Defining a vision and mission statement for your
business
Learning how to conduct a market analysis
Basic knowledge about selling and service design
Knowledge of marketing channels and competence in
how to
create a marketing plan
Accounting and budgeting as well as pricing and
profitability
Logistics, purchasing and contracts
Understand the concept of circular economy

Prerequisites and co-requisites

This course is for anyone with a business idea or
who has just started a business - field or industry
of business does not matter.

Previous course names

If you complete the Entrepreneurship module
you are
not allowed to complete this module.

Additional information

The lectures will as a rule be held twice a week,
Mondays and Wednesdays from 8.30-10.30.

The course will go online, except for the kick-off
on the 10th of January and the final event on the
16th of May.

Recommended or required reading

Literature and material given during the course.

Study activities

  • Lectures - 62 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 11 hours
  • Practical exercises - 12 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 0 hours
  • Individual studies - 220 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 100 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 405 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 405 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Supported virtual education

Assessment methods

Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

15 Themes
5 points / Theme
Final assignment class presentation 25 p
Total points: 100 p

To pass the course the students needs to attend
and hand-in assignments for 12 themes and present
the final assignment in class.

The course will be graded passed / failed.

Teacher

  • Adlercreutz Erica
  • Halmén Mia
  • Puukko Linda

Examiner

Puukko Linda

Group size

No limit (18 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-11-22 to 2021-12-17

Assessment methods

Date will be announced later - Reports and productions

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/2361087942 Meeting ID: 236 108 7942 Adlercreutz Erica
Halmén Mia
Puukko Linda
2022-01-17 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-01-19 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-01-24 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-01-26 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-01-31 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64462535152?from=addon Meeting ID: 644 6253 5152 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-02-02 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64474284336?from=addon Meeting ID: 644 7428 4336 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-02-07 08:30 - 10:00 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-02-09 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-02-14 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-02-16 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-02-28 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62691979872?from=addon Meeting ID: 626 9197 9872 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-03-02 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66574384480?from=addon Meeting ID: 665 7438 4480 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-03-07 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-03-14 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 How to Start and Run Your own Business https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68702769459?from=addon Meeting ID: 687 0276 9459 Halmén Mia
Kietz Tove
2022-03-21 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63813977984?from=addon Meeting ID: 638 1397 7984 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-03-24 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Erica Adlercreutz is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67806300897?from=addon Meeting ID: 678 0630 0897 One tap mobile +496950500952,,67806300897# Germany +496950502596,,67806300897# Germany Dial by your location +49 69 5050 0952 Germany +49 695 050 2596 Germany +49 69 7104 9922 Germany +49 69 3807 9883 Germany +49 69 3807 9884 Germany +49 69 5050 0951 Germany Meeting ID: 678 0630 0897 Find your local number: https://arcada.zoom.us/u/cbOIanKbE0 Join by SIP 67806300897@109.105.112.236 67806300897@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 678 0630 0897 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-03-28 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-03-30 08:30 - 10:00 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-03-31 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-04-04 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62712364711?from=addon Meeting ID: 627 1236 4711 Halmén Mia
Kietz Tove
2022-04-07 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64214671373?from=addon Meeting ID: 642 1467 1373 Halmén Mia
Wehren Anna
2022-04-11 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/69274813739?from=addon Meeting ID: 692 7481 3739 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-04-14 08:30 - 10:30 D4107-08 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63708192838?from=addon Meeting ID: 637 0819 2838 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-04-20 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-04-22 09:00 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Puukko Linda
2022-04-25 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64500746260?from=addon Meeting ID: 645 0074 6260 Adlercreutz Erica
2022-05-02 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-05-04 08:30 - 10:30 How to Start and Run Your own Business Halmén Mia
2022-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 D4106 How to Start and Run Your own Business Adlercreutz Erica
Halmén Mia
Puukko Linda

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