Entrepreneurship
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IXP0102 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2009-2010) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Lotta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | I-TT-3N | 2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24 | Hannu Schaffter | Finnish | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
| 16 | I-KT-3N | 2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24 | Hannu Schaffter | Finnish | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
| 17 | I-YT-3N | 2009-08-24 – 2009-10-24 | Hannu Schaffter | Finnish | 2009-08-14 – 2009-09-06 |
| 18 | I-RT-3N | 2009-10-26 – 2009-12-19 | Hannu Schaffter | Finnish | 2009-10-05 – 2009-11-01 |
| 19 | I-ST-3N | 2010-03-08 – 2010-05-01 | Osman Nalbantoglu | Finnish | 2010-02-15 – 2010-03-14 |
| 20 | I-ST-2V | 2010-01-04 – 2010-03-06 | Osman Nalbantoglu | Finnish | 2009-12-08 – 2010-01-10 |
| 21 | I-YT-1V | 2010-03-08 – 2010-05-01 | Osman Nalbantoglu | Finnish | 2010-02-15 – 2010-03-14 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will acquire an overall view of entrepreneurship and the skills required for self-employment. The student will become familiar with corporate planning and the criteria for choosing the appropriate type of enterprise.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 35 h
- of which autonomous studies: 46 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Basics of Business Administration
Contents
Entrepreneur and enterprise environment, qualities required of an entrepreneur, impediments and incentives related to entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship as a career and occupation, intrapreneurship, company networking and international comparison of entrepreneurship, establishing a business, corporate planning, aims of entrepreneurship, choosing the appropriate type of enterprise.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Koiranen, M. Ole yrittäjä - ulkoinen ja sisäinen yrittäjyys: http://www.yrittajakoulu.com/default.asp.
Keskuskauppakamari: Yrityksen perustajan opas 2004.
McKinsey & Company.2000. Ideasta kasvuyritykseksi: käsikirja liiketoimintasuunnitelman laatimiseen. Porvoo. WSOY.(Osittain).
Other material recommended by the lecturer.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures 40 h, exercises and autonomous studies 40 h
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, examination.