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AI521216

Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2026
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English
Location Ålesund
Examination arrangement School exam

About

About the course

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
  • Digital entrepreneureship and plattform economics
  • Market orientation and business development
  • The MiT Disciplined Entrepreneurship method
  • Introduction to entrepreneurship as a field of research

Learning outcome

  • Be able to develop sustainable business ideas
  • Be able to utilize entrepreneurial research
  • Be able to communicate sustainable business ideas and entrepreneurship research

Learning methods and activities

The course consists of a combination of lectures and guest lectures, casework, presentations, literature studies and discussions.

Further on evaluation

Individual written exam (100%), no supplementary material allowed

Required previous knowledge

As for the study programme.

Course materials

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

Subject areas

  • Economics and Administration

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

NTNU School of International Business

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2026

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.

Re-sit examination - Spring 2027

School exam
Weighting 100/100 Examination aids Code E Duration 4 hours Exam system Inspera Assessment Place and room Not specified yet.