Syllabus

Entrepreneurship - Conditions and Distinctive Characters

Code
EU1027
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle Level 1
School
School of Information and Engineering
Subject field
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EUN)
Group of Subjects
Business Administration
Disciplinary Domain
Technology, 100%
Approved
Approved, 14 November 2013.
This syllabus is valid from 08 February 2014.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

· describe basic concepts, models, and definitions of entrepreneurship (1)
· describe the various stages of the entrepreneurial process (2)
· discuss what distinguishes entrepreneurial business from traditional (administrative) business (3)
· discuss the role of entrepreneurship in society (4)
· systematically reflect on the relevance of the fundamental entrepreneurship theories and concepts in relation to corporate activities (5)

Course Content

The course starts with an overview of the basic models and theories on the subject, and the most common entrepreneurship research perspectives. These are compared with each other and discussed to provide an understanding of the foundations of the subject. The course also looks at the so-called entrepreneurial processes which describe the different steps that are normally taken from the identification of a business opportunity to an established company.

Assessment

Assignment 1 (examines 1, 2): Individual written examination, 3 credits
Assignment 2 (examines 3, 4): Written assignment in groups and active participation in the seminar, 2.5 credits
Assignment 3 (examines 5): Individual written assignment and active participation in the seminar, 2 credits

Forms of Study

Lectures, seminars and group work.

Grades

The Swedish grades U–VG.

The following ratings can be obtained:

Assignment 1, 3: U, G, VG
Assignment 2:, U, G

To pass the course students must obtain the grade G on all assignments. To pass the course with distinction (VG), VG is in addition required on assignments 1 and 3.

Prerequisites

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

The number of exam attempts is limited to five.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on the course are entitled to receive tuition and/or supervision only during the course to which they were accepted.

Students must be able to account for their actions in group assignments.

Make-up assignments and reworked seminar assignments must be submitted no later than the dates specified in the study guide.

This course replaces EU1009.