The course takes place in period

  • 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

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

15 cr

Competency aims

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

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

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will

understand the fundamental basics in how to start
a small company and know differences between
different legal forms (knowledge)

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)

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

have ability to generate and develope a business
idea, employe techniques for product and customer
development (skill)

have a curious and open mindset towards
entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship (attitude)

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
CSR, Sustainable business, Supplier & Risk
management, Circular business, Eco design,
Sustainable communication, 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 (Monday 9th of January at
12:00 in D4106) 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 9th of January at
12:00 in D4106.

Teacher

  • Adlercreutz Erica
  • Hernberg Mervi
  • Kietz Tove
  • Puukko Linda

Examiner

Hernberg Mervi

Group size

No limit (55 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2022-12-26 to 2023-01-05

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
Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2023-01-09 12:00 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Welcome to mandatory course introduction AV-HJÄLP: Endast i början (11:45) Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-01-16 12:00 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-01-23 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-01-30 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-02-06 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-02-13 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-02-20 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-02-27 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-03-06 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-03-13 12:15 - 16:00 D4107-08 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-03-20 12:15 - 16:00 Entrepreneurship Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63028117549?from=addon Meeting ID: 630 2811 7549 One tap mobile +46850539728,,63028117549# Sweden +46844682488,,63028117549# Sweden Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-03-27 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-04-03 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-04-14 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-04-17 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-04-24 12:15 - 16:00 D4106 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas
2023-05-05 12:15 - 16:00 F249 Entrepreneurship Adlercreutz Erica
Hernberg Mervi
Kietz Tove
Puukko Linda
Stenius Andreas

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