Entrepreneurship
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | TDP0201 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | T-ITE 2008 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2009-2010) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Blomquist, Helena |
| Language of Instruction: | Swedish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2009-2010
| Impl. | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 2010-01-04 – 2010-05-01 | Sören Granlund | Swedish | 2009-12-07 – 2010-01-10 |
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.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 81 h
of which scheduled studies: 39 h
- of which autonomous studies: 42 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
None
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
- Kinkki, S. Hulkko, P. Mäkinen, I. 2003. Att vara företagare. Tammerfors. WSOY.
- Center of Chamber of Commerce. The newest edition. Att bli egen företagare. Helsingfors. Kustannuskamari.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, project learning, group work, discussions, individual studies and presentations.
Assessment Criteria
1 the student understands some basics about company establishment
3 the student understands well the basics about company establishment and can apply learned issues in practice
5 the student understands excellently the basics about company establishment and can to a great extent apply the learned issues in practice
Assessment Methods
Active course participation, assignments, written exam. Numerical (0-5).