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IØ6500

Entrepreneurs' pathway to India

New from the academic year 2025/2026

Credits 2.5
Level Further education, lower degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction English and norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The course provide a context-specific understanding of business development in India. The aim is to provide Norwegian entrepreneurs with knowledge about culture and law when doing business in India.

The course is offered in collaboration with Innovation Norway.

Learning outcome

The students will gain knowledge about:

1. The economic, social, and cultural environment in India

2. Growth and development history of India - economic reforms market size (past)

3. Understanding the business-related legal aspects in India

4. Markets in India - (present current markets, growth and development)

5. Managing people and mindset

6. Communication, collaboration, and working together

Further on evaluation

Individual assignment.

Required previous knowledge

Participants must take part in new venture development or scale-up activity in a young venture. The course is developed for entrepreneurs and business developers who considers doing parts of their business activity in India.

Course materials

Course material will be provided at semester start.

Subject areas

  • Entrepreneurship

Contact information

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Assignment
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