Entrepreneurship and Construction Industry
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IRTA0601 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-RT 2012 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2014-2015) |
| Credits: | 4 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Naaranoja, Marja |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2014-2015
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | I-RT-3N | 2014-09-01 – 2014-12-20 | Marja Naaranoja | Finnish | 2014-08-15 – 2014-09-14 |
Learning Outcomes
The student will acquire a view of entrepreneurship in general and the skills required for self-employment with emphasis on finding a business idea and making a business plan.
The student familiarizes him/herself with corporate planning and the criteria for choosing the form of enterprise. The course will give the student a basic knowledge in establishing a company. The student becomes acquainted with the procedures and required documents in connection with establishing a company. The course will also familiarize the student with registration in the Trade Register and the student should understand the meaning of registration.
Student's Workload
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Contents
Entrepreneur and enterprise environment, qualities of an entrepreneur, entrepreneurship as a career and occupation, establishing a business, corporate planning. Choosing the company form, establishment procedures and documents. Trade register and trade name.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Oheisaineistona Koiranen, Matti: Ole yrittäjä nettiversio Akateeminen yrittäjäkoulu; http://www.yrittajakoulu.com/
- Ideasta kasvuyritykseksi (ISBN 951-0-25225-5), McKinsey & Company (osia)
Seppo Hoffren: Liiketoimintasuunnitelma opas, nettiversio http://www.te-keskus.fi
- Lecture material
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, discussions, individual studies and presentations.
Assessment Methods
Active course particiption, assignments, written exam. Numerical (0-5).