Entrepreneurship
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | IXP0102 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-TT 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Saarikoski, Lotta |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | I-YT-3N | 2008-08-25 – 2008-10-25 | Timo Karhunen | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-08-31 |
| 11 | I-RT-3N | 2008-10-27 – 2008-12-20 | Timo Karhunen | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 12 | I-ST-3N | 2009-01-05 – 2009-03-07 | Timo Karhunen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-11 |
| 13 | I-TT-3N | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02 | Timo Karhunen | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
| 14 | I-KT-3N | 2009-03-09 – 2009-05-02 | Timo Karhunen | Finnish | 2009-02-16 – 2009-03-15 |
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.