Could I Become An Entrepreneur?Laajuus (1 cr)

Objective

The aim of the course is to:
- to explain what entrepreneurship is in practice
- to think about whether you would be an entrepreneur and what it would require
- or whether you are interested in an entrepreneurial attitude to working life
- or perhaps you want to understand entrepreneurship because you may be working in an entrepreneurial workplace

Content

See Have you ever wondered if you have entrepreneurial potential? Could you organise your livelihood and life around your own preferences and specific skills? Come along and find out, no previous entrepreneurial experience or background required!

The course approaches the phenomenon through concrete examples, case studies and video clips. Assignments and reports are reflective exercises in which you seek to understand entrepreneurship in the light of your own personality. Learning requires a reflective, introspective and curious approach to the subject.

Welcome to join us!

Course description, structure, and topics

1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Objectives and content of the course
Importance and opportunities of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial attitudes and thinking

2. What is entrepreneurship?
Different forms of entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurial skills and competencies

3. Practical examples of entrepreneurship
Technology
Example: a start-up company developing innovative applications
Case study: success story of a technology company
Services sector
Example: A successful service business, such as a café or a consultancy service
Case study: a success story from the service sector
A business case for a service provider or a service centre
Example: a small business selling handmade products online
Case study: a success story from a shop

4. Challenges and risks of entrepreneurship
General challenges of entrepreneurship
Managing and anticipating risks
Case study: overcoming challenges in different sectors

5. Entrepreneurship opportunities and success stories
Identifying opportunities
Innovation and creativity in entrepreneurship
Case study: the innovative enterprise

6. Reflection exercises and self-assessment
Reflection exercises during the course
Self-assessment: personal strengths and areas for development
Preparation for the Moodle diagnostic exam

7. Moodle diagnostic exam and end of course
Moodle diagnostic exam
Course summary and feedback

Completion of the course
To complete the course and receive credit, all assignments and examinations must be passed (see above supplement for failed assignments/examinations).

Materials

To be announced separately during the course

Further information

Online Moodle learning environment

The course will start in August-September 2025. The exact start date will be announced closer to the start date for those enrolled in the course. As described above, it will be delivered online, independently, or in groups.

Approved completion and evaluation of assignments and approved Moodle content (exam) performance (min. 50% correct out of maximum marks).

To complete the course, the following are required:
- Access to and familiarisation with the online learning material
- Completion of assignments (or equivalent online assignments)
- Independent study (based on the literature)
- Completion of an online exam/diagnostic automated test
Course evaluation:
Course assessment will be based on the following:
a. solo performance:
- Active participation and assignments (60%)
- Active participation and participation in the examination (40%)
b. in a group:
- Peer assessment and group work (20%)
- Active participation and assignments (60%)
- Exam (20%)

Execution methods

Online independent study

Accomplishment methods

Online e-learning (Moodle learning environment)