Study Guide

Objective

This course has been developed in collaboration with business advisors and financiers.
The aim of the course is for the student to be able to generate new business ideas based on their own strengths and the needs of the target market, describe the various components of the business idea, assess the viability of the business idea, and create a preliminary plan for further developing the business idea. The areas of assessment for the realism of the business idea include: product-market fit, feasibility, and profitability.

Location and time

The course is implemented as distance learning during 14.2.-31.7.2025

Materials

The teachers in charge of the study course give the learning material and the exercises.

Teaching methods

Do you have a business idea that you want to develop? Or don't you have a business idea yet and want to develop one? Receive personal guidance to reach the next stage in launching your business! The Realistic Business Idea course helps you build a business idea with a chance of success and growth. After successful completion of the course, you will be assisted in contacting people who can help you start and launch your business.

- Personal Coaching: Students receive support for developing their business ideas through both individual and group coaching sessions.
- Business Idea Evaluation and Development: Students work on their business ideas independently and with the support of coaching meetings.
- Building a Contact Network: Students receive support from course coaches to expand their network and advance their business ideas.
- Digital Community: The aim is to develop a digital community for international aspiring entrepreneurs, providing peer support and networking opportunities.

Employer connections

Assignments that develop the working life cooperation of the course are possible.

Exam schedules

The exam of the study period is announced at the beginning of the study period.

Student workload

5 ECTS is a total of 134 hours of study.

Content scheduling

- Initial Interview and Orientation: Students participate in an introductory session where they receive an overview of the program and its objectives.
- Independent Business Idea Development: Students work on their business ideas independently while receiving guidance and sparring.
- Coaching Sessions: Students receive feedback and coaching to further develop their business ideas.
- Final Presentation: Students present their business ideas and demonstrate their competencies.
- Recommendation Letter: Successful students receive a recommendation letter, which can be useful, for example, in funding applications.
- Digital Community: International students or entrepreneurs have the opportunity to join a digital community supported by the project. This enables them to create connections both online and in person,
enhancing their networking within their business environment and among other entrepreneurs.

Evaluation scale

H-5