Entrepreneurship and Business Administration
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IKTP0405 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-KT 2010 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2011-2012) |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Ketola, Pekka |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2011-2012
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I-KT-2V | 2011-10-24 – 2012-04-27 | Lotta Saarikoski, Margit Mannila | Finnish | 2011-10-03 – 2011-10-30 |
| 2 | I-KT-2N | 2012-01-09 – 2012-04-27 | Lotta Saarikoski, Margit Mannila | Finnish | 2011-12-07 – 2012-01-15 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will receive an overview of internal amd external entrepreneurship and basic readiness for self- employment. The student will be familiar with planning of business operations and selecting the company form. The student will have readiness to start a compnay of his/her own.
The student understands the interaction between various operationd in the company, can measure the efficiency of these operations using various indicators and is able to control the process of operations so that the company is profitable.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the student 162 h, of which
- scheduled studies 84 h
- autonomous studies 78 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequisites
Contents
Various dimensions of entrepreneurship, internationalisation and entrepreneurship, process of establishing a company, drawing up a business plan, objectives of business operations and selecting a company form, basics of company planning.
Operational processes in a company, financing of a company, financial statement and basics of accounting. Basics of measuring the financial state of a company, Interaction between profitability, quality and productivity. Basics of cost and profitability accounting.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Keskuskauppakamari: Yrityksen perustajan opas.
A guide for making a business plan.
McKinsey & Company.2000. Ideasta kasvuyritykseksi: käsikirja liiketoimintasuunnitelman laatimiseen. Porvoo. WSOY.(Partly). Lecture notes, articles
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, groupwork, assignments and project work, company visits.
Assessment Criteria
5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.
Assessment Methods
Numerical assessment, assignments and examination.