BIP Advancing Entrepreneurship in Sparsely Populated Areas

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BIP Advancing Entrepreneurship in Sparsely Populated Areas (3 cr)

Code: LL10101-3001

General information

Enrollment

22.04.2024 - 25.05.2024

Timing

02.09.2024 - 30.09.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

1 op

RDI portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

67 % Contact teaching, 33 % Distance learning

Teaching languages

English

Seats

5 - 12

Degree programmes

Degree Programme in Business Economics

Teachers

Pertti Laitinen
Lotta Lilja
Keijo Koskinen

Teacher in charge

Lotta Lilja

Groups

TOP24_25
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025

Teaching methods

A short international course consisting of an intensive week and a collaborative virtual component.This Erasmus-supported course (Blended Intensive Programme, BIP) applies the Design Thinking methodology on the theme of promoting entrepreneurship in sparsely populated areas (3 credits).
Selected companies from the Nurmes region of North Karelia will provide groups of 5-7 students with a challenge relevant to their business. Using the method, students have to offer a feasible solution to the challenge.
Students from Germany, Ireland, Spain, Bulgaria, France and Finland will participate in the course.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Study Guide