| Learning objectives |
- Demonstrate clear, accurate and comprephensive understanding of
the theories for topics covered in the course, and the ability to
critically assess the strength and weakness of the theories.
- Display the ability to apply theories to interpreting empirical
evidence.
- Articulate the relevance of the theories and their strategic
implications for business practice in the context of innovative new
firms.
- Display the ability to apply theories to the analysis of
business situations and the evaluation of possible solutions.
- Demonstrate the ability to make recommendations for firms based
on arguments that are sensible, logical and coherent
arguments.
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| Course prerequisites |
| Students are expected to be present during the
lessons. |
| Examination |
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Entrepreneurship Theory and Finance:
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| Exam
ECTS |
7,5 |
| Examination form |
Oral exam based on written product
In order to participate in the oral exam, the written product
must be handed in before the oral exam; by the set deadline. The
grade is based on an overall assessment of the written product and
the individual oral performance, see also the rules about
examination forms in the programme regulations. |
| Individual or group exam |
Individual oral exam based on written group
product |
| Number of people in the group |
4-5 |
| Size of written product |
Max. 15 pages |
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In addition to the text (max 15 pages), the
written product will include an Appendix with figures and tables
(max 10 additional pages). |
| Assignment type |
Essay |
| Release of assignment |
The Assignment is released in Digital Exam (DE)
at exam start |
| Duration |
Written product to be submitted on specified date and
time.
20 min. per student, including examiners' discussion of grade,
and informing plus explaining the grade |
| Grading scale |
7-point grading scale |
| Examiner(s) |
Internal examiner and external examiner |
| Exam period |
Winter |
| Make-up exam/re-exam |
Same examination form as the ordinary exam
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Description of the exam
procedure
Group written assignment:
The team assignment is an essay where the students in the group
will address the questions in the exam (apply topics of the course
using a startup case).
Written product to be submitted within 72 hours.
Tne written product will contain the main text asnwering each exam
question (max of 15 pages) and an Appendix with Figures and Tables
(max of 10 additional pages)
Individual oral exam:
During the oral exam, individual students will be tested on their
learning about the course, based on their submitted group
assignment.
Retake exam
scenarios
:
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The student does not submit the group written assignment. The
retake exam will consist of an individual written assignment for a
new exam (max of 15 pages plus the Appendix) and an individual oral
examination based on the written product.
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The student submits the group written assignment, but fails the
ordinary exam. In this case, the group written assignment cannot be
used. The retake exam will consist of an individual written
assignment for a new exam (max of 15 pages plus the Appendix) and
an individual oral examination based on the written
product.
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The student submits the group written assignment, but does not show
for the individual oral examination. In this case, the group
written assignment cannot be used. The retake exam will consist of
an individual written assignment for a new exam (max of 15 pages
plus the Appendix) and an individual oral examination based on the
written product.
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The student submits the group written assignment but cannot take
the individual oral exam due to illness (and has a documented
exemption letter). The student should submit the group written
assignment (from the ordinary exam), and the individual oral
examination will be based on the original group
assignment.
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| Course content, structure and pedagogical
approach |
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This course aims to provide students with a set of business
economics and organizational principles that govern the process of
new business creation. The first part of the course provides a
general coverage of various aspects of entrepreneurship, including
entrepreneurship as a career choice, discovery of opportunities,
team formation, business development and strategy, location choices
and engagement with the innovation ecosystem, performance and exit.
The last part of the course places a special emphasis on
entrepreneurial financing. The goal is to help students understand
financing decisions in entrepreneurial settings. The topics
included delve into issues such as financing sources, the
incentives of each type of investor, the relative costs and
benefits of each source of funding, and the connections between
funding sources and entrepreneurs'
strategy.
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| Research-based teaching |
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CBS’ programmes and teaching are research-based. The following
types of research-based knowledge and research-like activities are
included in this course:
Research-based knowledge
- Classic and basic theory
- New theory
- Teacher’s own research
Research-like activities
- Analysis
- Discussion, critical reflection, modelling
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| Description of the teaching methods |
| This course is conducted based on a combination
of article-based lectures, case discussions and guest
lectures. |
| Feedback during the teaching period |
| Feedback is provided in multiple ways. First, the
classes are interactive with in-class team exercises and Q&A
time throughout each class. Second, there are support videos
developed by the faculty to clarify entrepreneurship concepts and
provide additional relevant content. Quiz provided at Canvas.
Finally, there are consultation/office hours. |
| Student workload |
| Attending class |
33 hours |
| Preparation |
147 hours |
| Exam |
26 hours |
| In total |
206 hours |
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| Further Information |
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This course will tentatively be organized around the following
topics:
· Entrepreneurship as a career: the determinants of entrepreneurial
entry
· Team formation
· Business opportunity assessment
· Entrepreneurship in Design and
Architecture
· Entrepreneurial strategy choices
· Developing business plans and business models
· Entrepreneurial survival and performance
· Entrepreneurial finance
· Startup location strategy and engaging with innovation
ecosystems
· Inclusive innovation and entrepreneurship
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