Course GEU2KV

Entrepreneurship in Regional Development and Growth

7.5 Credits
First Cycle
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Starts week 14, 2026

The course begins by discussing the basic concepts and models for growth. This includes sorting out different measures of what growth is and what different growth patterns might look like. In addition to this, there is discussion of various kinds of growth, e.g. organic growth and growth through acquisition, as well as a review of both the most common obstacles for growth and the measures used to promote growth. These obstacles and opportunities are also discussed with respect to the entrepreneurial business environment and the way these companies can contribute to regional development.
In the second part of the course, the students compare the growth of two or more successful companies and analyze any differences based on the situation of each company. They also discuss how each company can contribute to regional development and competitiveness.
Starts and ends:
week 14, 2026 - week 23, 2026
Study Rate:
50%
Location:
Flexible (Borlänge)
Time of Day:
Day
Teaching form:
Distance
Language:
Swedish
Other:
P: Course only offered as part of programme.
Entry Qualifications :
  • 30 credits in Entrepreneurship and Innovation including the course Conditions for Entrepreneurial Companies 7,5 credits
Selection :
Guaranteed admission
Application Code:
HDA-V3NHN
Main field of study:
Online Education

Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.

Compulsory meetings:
0 physical
Computer Skills:

Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.

Computer Capacity:

Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).

Means of Education:

Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.

Tuition Fee
First Tuition Fee Installment:
18,750 SEK
Total Tuition Fee:
18,750 SEK
EU/EEA Citizens or exchange students are not required to pay fees.
Information on application and tuition fees: www.universityadmissions.se.
Application period
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Literature List

Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.

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