Course content

In 2010/2011 this course iss offered as IØ6025 by NTNU Videre.

More information can be obtained from Magnus Hakvåg on Magnus.Hakvag@iot.ntnu.no.

IØ6025: http://videre.ntnu.no/shop/courses/displayitem.do?dn=uid%3Dnv12335%2Cou%3Dntnuvproducts%2Cdc%3Dntnu%2Cdc%3Dorg

Venture Cup Trøndelag is a regional business plan contest aiming to increase the number of commercialized ideas from Trøndelag, especially from NTNU, HiST and HiNT. The participants will get a broader knowledge in how to start their own company and how to elaborate a professional business plan. The course will commence with the following subjects: a definition of the term entrepreneurship, how to formulate a good business idea, and the challenges regarding entrepreneurship. Next: how to construct a business plan based upon market research, strengths and weaknesses, the organization, business models, strategy, protection, and economical analysis. The course ends with a look on how to carry out the business plan, including funding. The course consists of two tasks. To get a grade the participants need to pass the first one. The second task decides the grade.

Learning outcome

The course will give a basic introduction to entrepreneurship and the elaboration of business plans. The course is open to all students at NTNU and HiST.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and tasks. The students will get access to a highly competent network of tutors which can be used during the elaboration of the business plan.

Compulsory assignments

• Exercises

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

A literature list will be handed out at the beginning of the course.

Credit reductions