Entrepreneurship and Company Establishment
| Structure Type: | Study module |
|---|---|
| Code: | TIP0204 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-IB 2006 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2006-2007) |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Backman, Maj-Lis |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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 will require a view of entrepreneurship in general and the skills required for self-employment. 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 gets 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.
Contents
Entrepreneur and enterprise environment, qualities of an entrepreneur, impediments and incentives of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship as a career and occupation, intrapreneurship, business idea, business plan, instruments of entrepreneurial decision making.
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
- McKinsey & Company. 2000. Starting up - Achieving Success with Professional Business Planning. Porvoo. Werner Söderström Osakeyhtiö.(Entrepreneurship)
- Veper, K.H.2000. New Venture Mechanics. Prentice Hall. Eaglewood Cliffs. New Jersey.
- Legislation in force
- Pöyhönen, J. 2002. An Introduction to Finnish law. Helsinki. Kauppakaari
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).