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AI521216 - Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice

About

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Portfolio
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Portfolio 100/100

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.

Portfolio Assignments: The portfolio consists of up to three assignments, and further details will be announced in the beginning of the semester, Participation at guest lectures, seminars and on company visits are mandatory.

Further on evaluation

Portfolio assessment counts for 100% of the grade in the course. Information about the elements of the portfolio will be given at the start of the semester.

There will be no resit exam in this course. All elements of the portfolio must be retaken on the next ordinary exam.

Required previous knowledge

As for the study programme.

Course materials

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

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Economics and Administration
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of International Business

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Portfolio

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Portfolio 100/100

Release
2024-10-11

Submission
2024-10-14


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12:00

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Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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