Course content

The course gives an introduction to entrepreneurship and its development as a field of research and practice. The course lets students explore concepts and content related to business start.-up and covers topics such as:

• Introduction to the practice of entrepreneurship, what is it and why it matters
• Market orientation and business development
• The MiT Disciplined Entrepreneurship method
• Introduction to entrepreneurship as a field of research

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

Upon successful completion of the course, a student should:

• Have advanced knowledge of practical tools and method to bring business ideas to the market
• Have basic knowledge of terminology and scholarly theories in entrepreneurship

Upon successful completion of the course, a student should:

Skills:

• Be able to analyze the potential of business ideas with regards to commercialization
• Be able to provide recommendations for business development to someone who has a business idea.
• Be able to perform a simple literature review

Upon successful completion of the course, a student should:

General competence:

• Be able to analyze relevant academic and professional problems related to entrepreneurship.
• Be able to communicate extensive independent work and terminology from the academic field of entrepreneurship.

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of a combination of lectures and guest lectures, casework, presentations, literature studies and discussions. Students work in groups related to an entrepreneurship project.

Individual written exam (20%) and two reports written in groups (each 40%). Participation at guest lectures, seminars and on company visits are mandatory.

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

As for the study programme.

Course materials

Information about course materials will be given at the start of the semester.