Current Trends in Business and EntrepreneurshipLaajuus (5 cr)

Learning objectives

This course offers two perspectives to current trends in work life. First, entrepreneurship is indisputably a force of change in society. Entrepreneurship does not only mean becoming an entrepreneur; it is also a mindset that is spreading into business as whole. Secondly, the world is changing at a fast pace and decision making needs to lean on reliable knowledge. Relevant and quality research is the basis of development in work places. This course enhances the understanding of how to apply research and how to utilize academic results in organizational development.
The aim of this course is to explore
• how to understand and utilize academic research and communicate them in a comprehensive format
• the role of entrepreneurship in renewing and promoting business, the entrepreneurial mindset and concepts enhancing innovation and other inspirational trends.

Contents

The course revolves around the Haaga-Helia Business Innovation Conference (HHBIC 2020) -conference: https://www.hhbic.fi/
• Entrepreneurship as a driver of change in society
• Overall conference practices
• Analyzing research contents
• Communication/dissemination of research results
• Utilization of research results

Lähtötaso ja sidonnaisuudet muihin opintojaksoihin

Master -level only. No prerequisites.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Learning takes place through independent and online-studies including the compulsory participation in Haaga-Helia Business Innovation Conference (HHBIC) 2020 on 17 November. Independent and online studies consist of reports, other outputs and group discussions.

Assessment criteria - grade 1

The student is able to understand the role of entrepreneurial mindset in renewing and promoting business. The student is able to use key concepts related to entrepreneurship and make a basic analysis of research outcomes. The student is able to give some examples of applying the knowledge in practise. All the course assignments need to be passed.

Assessment criteria - grade 3

In addition to requirements named in Grade 1, the student is able to analyze the role of entrepreneurship renewing and promoting business. The student is able to apply the research information in organisational development. The student is able to apply relevant research outcomes.

Assessment criteria - grade 5

In addition to requirements named in Grades 1 and 3, the student is able to crystallize and disseminate the research content into popular format, by writing a professional blog text.

Further information

The course language is English. Participation requires a good level of English. You can also earn the study credits in Finnish by handing in the course assignments in Finnish.