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 ten-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.

Pre-incubator program will be organized during
28.2-4.5
The coaching sessions will take place Tuesdays and
Thursdays at 10-13.30 in our new inspiring
facilities in A4.

The application period is 23.1 - 15.2.2022 and
we will contact all teams personally the following
week.

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/2740/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 in 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 (17 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

Until further notice

The timetable of the course

Kick off for incubator program 28th of February at
10:00 in Arcada Entrepreneurship Hub in A4.

The coaching sessions will take place Tuesdays and
Thursdays 10-13.30 in our new inspiring facilities
in A4.

Course enrolment period

2022-08-10 to 2022-09-06

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
2023-02-28 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-02 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-07 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-09 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-14 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-16 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-21 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-23 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-28 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-03-30 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-04 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-06 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-11 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-13 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-18 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-20 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-25 10:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-04-27 10:00 - 13:30 B325 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Arcada Entreprenurship Hub pre-incubatorprogram Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Demo Day Hongell Linn
Sirén Fredrik
2023-05-04 16:00 - 18:00 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Demo Day Hernberg Mervi
Hongell Linn
Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
Sirén Fredrik
2023-05-09 10:00 - 11:00 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Feedback focus group discussion with Carl-Johan Rosenbröijer in Hub Choose one of the time slots offered on 9th of May Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan
2023-05-09 13:00 - 14:00 Becoming an entrepreneur pre-incubator program Feedback focus group discussion with Carl-Johan Rosenbröijer in Hub Choose one of the time slots offered on 9th of May Rosenbröijer Carl-Johan

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