Entrepreneur's Networks and Arenas, 5 cr - ENT3LF102
Course unit language
English
Teachers
Maija Suonpää
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Learning objectives
You learn to find and use information about business and business services to support business planning and development. You can identify and describe an entrepreneur’s network and its influence on an entrepreneur’s decision making.
You start to create your own business network and strategies. You plan and implement a networking event. You identify and assess risks for a small business.
Contents
Partnerships and networking; an entrepreneur’s success factor
Visibility in Internet and social media
Planning and implementation of a networking event
Small business strategies
Financing possibilities for an entrepreneur
Risks in entrepreneurship and insurance possibilities
Implementation methods, Demonstration and Work&Study
Contact sessions, presentations, visits in networking events or Work & Study
If you have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, you can show the competence with a demonstration and progress faster through your studies. More information and instructions for RPL are available at MyNet
Learning materials
Course materials are announced at the beginning of the implementation
Further information
The course benefits all students regardless of the degree programme
Starting level and linkage with other courses
Prerequisite: ENT1LF101 Entrepreneurship.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
You know the key concepts within the course’s scope, but are yet to develop the general view and the big picture of the subject matter.
You can complete given tasks and assignments with assistance. You need to develop how to apply knowledge.
You demonstrate some ability to perform skills and have basic knowledge, but you have difficulty to manage without assistance.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
You know the key concepts well and can explain how the theories and models function and the tools are used. You have a general view of the subject matter.
You complete given tasks and assignments independently. You apply knowledge in hands - on business related situations.
You can critique your own practice and identify ways to improve.
You demonstrate sufficient ability to perform skills and have basic to good knowledge. You can perform independently, but you have some challenges in passing on your skills and knowledge to others. You have an interest in professional development.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
You have a strong command of the key and related concepts. You can critically evaluate theories, models and tools. You can demonstrate explicit knowledge of the subject matter, and how it relates to other disciplines.
You apply knowledge in demanding business related situations. You can prioritize and critically select tools and methods for solving complex problems in the subject matter.
You execute skills with natural proficiency and you have detailed and explicit knowledge. You can perform independently and you are also able and actively willing to help others develop and pass on your skills. You have an attitude of continuous professional development.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
Student's performance is graded on the following scale: Excellent (5), Very Good (4), Good (3), Satisfactory (2), Poor (1), Fail (0).