Foundations of Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

Foundations of Entrepreneurship is a course that invites you to explore entrepreneurship from various perspectives. We examine entrepreneurship from a societal standpoint, from the entrepreneur's point of view, through the eyes of the customer, and from the perspective of building a business, including the fundamentals of creating a business idea. Entrepreneurship is not something that just happens; it requires planning, ambiguous actions, experimentation, and testing, as well as conscious thinking, but above all, perseverance. After completion the course, student • understands the diverse phenomena of entrepreneurship • can apply the necessary skills in entrepreneurship • comprehend and put into practice aspects related to developing a business idea • comprehend trends related to customer understanding • master cost thinking • understand the differences between entrepreneurship and wage labor. • can consider entrepreneurship as one career option. This hands-on course is conducted entirely online, allowing for independent study.

Content

The course consists of six components, built upon curated materials and introductory texts related to the topic. Each section includes tasks with varying themes (multiple choice, essays, mind maps, etc.). Additionally, the course may have specific sections tailored to different fields, for example, for students in the social and health care sector. Throughout the course, various forms of entrepreneurship, the significance of entrepreneurship in Finland, the development of business ideas, finances, customers, and personal prerequisites for becoming an entrepreneur are covered.

Teaching methods

This practical course is entirely conducted online, allowing self-paced study. The study module consists of six sections, comprised of curated materials and introductory texts on the subject. Each section contains tasks covering various themes. Additionally, there may be industry-specific sections tailored for students in fields such as social and healthcare. Throughout the course, topics will include various forms of entrepreneurship, the significance of entrepreneurship in Finland, idea development, finances, customers, and personal prerequisites for becoming an entrepreneur.

Location and time

The course and the Moodle is open 1.8.2025 - 31.8.2026. You can complete the course at your own pace.

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is approved when you have studied the given material and successfully completed the learning assignments on the Moodle platform, using the course materials. The course is failed when you have not studied the given material and completed the assignments on the Moodle platform, using the course materials

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail