The course takes place in period

  • 1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)
  • 2 (2022-10-24 to 2022-12-31)
  • 3 (2023-01-01 to 2023-03-19)
  • 4 (2023-03-20 to 2023-07-31)

Level/category

Extension studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Optional

Cycle/level of course

First

Total number of ECTS

10 cr

Competency aims

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
Leadership
Customer-centric Competence
Learning and Career-oriented Competencies
Communicative and Social Competencies

SDG's in focus: 4,8,9,12

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will

develop knowledge of the fundamental basics in
becoming an entrepreneur, recognize things to
consider before starting a company and setting up
a
business. (knowledge)

have ability to describe the whole business
process
of your own idea based on "The Business Model
Canvas"
(knowledge)

develop your skills in problem validation and in
developing meaningful value propositions (skills)

learn how to utilize design thinking and employ
techniques for product and customer
development (skill)

employ skills in presenting, marketing and selling
your business idea (skill)

have insights in reflecting and evaluating
yourself
as a potential entrepreneur (attitude)

Course contents

The Business Model Canvas, Lean Canvas
SWTO, PESTEL, megatrends
Lean Service creation
Forms of enterprises, practical aspects e.g
insurances, contracts, IPR & GDPR
Economic management of a company
Service design and prototyping
Customer Journey & Buyer Persona
Basics in marketing of a small business, personal
selling, pitching

Prerequisites and co-requisites

This course is for anyone with a business idea and
interest in starting
your own company, field or industry of business
doesn't matter.

Please note that you need to separately APPLY and
GET ACCEPTED in order
to be able to participate in this study unit.

Additional information

This study module offers a pre-incubator service
where
you will be able to develop your business idea
into a
viable business. During the eight-week long
program you
will get a lot of useful and hands-on help as well
as
learn how to develop and test your idea.

The coaching sessions will take place Tuesdays 9-
12 and
Thursdays 13-16 in our new inspiring facilities in
A4.
The application deadline is October 13th 2022 and
we
will contact all teams personally October 14th
2022.

You who are admitted are automatically put in
ASTA, you
cannot enroll in ASTA yourself. To take part in
this
program you should have a business idea and you
should
be interested in starting your own business.
Together
the chosen teams (consisting of 1-5 persons) will
develop an inspiring and supportive community of
peers
and get to know experts and alumni in the field.

Apply here:
https://forms.arcada.fi/lomakkeet/2568/lomake.html External link

Students participating in this course will get
Pass/Fail grades.

Recommended or required reading

Will be given during the incubator program

Study activities

  • Lectures - 50 hours
  • Individual- and group instruction - 40 hours
  • Practical exercises - 20 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 100 hours
  • Individual studies - 60 hours
  • Seminars - 0 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 270 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 270 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Participation in tuition

Assessment methods

  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

Students participating in this course will get
Pass/Fail grades.

Participation in weekly workshops and seminars
hosted by Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub

Participation i pitching rehearsals and events

Reflection meetings with coach Fredrik Siren

Business Model Canvas of your business idea

Business idea portfolio report including all
weekly assignments

Teacher

  • Hernberg Mervi
  • Hongell Linn
  • Sirén Fredrik

Examiner

Hernberg Mervi

Group size

No limit (12 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

Kick off for incubator program 25th of October at
9:00 in Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4.

The coaching sessions will take place Tuesdays 10-
13 and Thursdays 9-12 in our new inspiring
facilities
in A4.

Course enrolment period

2022-08-01 to 2022-09-01

Assessment methods

  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
  • Date will be announced later - Other assignments
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-10-27 09:00 - 12:00 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-01 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-03 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-08 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-10 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-15 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-17 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-22 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-24 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-11-29 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-12-01 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-12-08 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-12-13 10:00 - 13:00 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2022-12-15 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4 Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-01-12 15:00 - 16:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program The AEH program is coming to an end and the course will end for you with a small "Party" Thursday January 12th 2023 at 15-16.30 in Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub. We expect all groups to give a pitch and you are welcome to invite 3 persons (family or friends) to the event and for a small celebratory drink. Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik

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