After completing the course successfully, the student able to:
- choose the right go-to-market approach
- utilize different growth generating marketing actions
- design and implement a suitable branding approach
- utilize suitable ecosystems and networks

- Go-to-market approach and actions for lean global start-ups (new disruptive innovation, new markets, new upgraded products/services)
- Customer development
- Growth generating marketing actions

Depending on the implementation, learning takes place in contact and/or virtual lessons and workshops and independent studies. The course can be completed in four different ways: 1) through your own company, 2) through an existing SME, 3) through an RDI project or 4) by joining a team of fellow students.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
If students have acquired the required competence in previous work tasks, recreational activities or on another course, they can show their competence via a demonstration. The demonstration must be agreed with the course teacher. More information and instructions for recognising and validating prior learning (RPL) are available at https://www.haaga-helia.fi/en/recognition-learning Look at "Instructions to students (master)"

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Patel, N. What is growth hacking. Available at: https://neilpatel.com/what-is-growth-hacking/ https://youtu.be/vVgrL5fVXPQ How does branding work? https://youtu.be/tMnD3CbMc5g Brand identity https://youtu.be/aN36EcTE54Q Value proposition canvas explained

Ellis, Sean, Brown, Morgan. Hacking Growth. Virgin Books 2017.
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https://www.nfx.com/

No prerequisites. It is recommended to have passed the courses ”Discovering Business Opportunities" and "Developing a Viable Business” or having equal skills before attending the course.

The student knows and understands the basics of go-to-market approach when supported. The student understands what the customer development means as a process for a new company. The student understands the benefits of local and international ecosystems and networks when developing his/her/a venture.

The student demonstrates good knowledge of go-to-market approach. S/he can analyze and make recommendations for a chosen company’s customer development process. The student is able to leverage local and international ecosystems and networks when developing his/her/a venture. The student is able to analyze and make recommendations for appropriate tools.

The student demonstrates advanced knowledge of the go-to-market approach. S/he demonstrates excellent skills and abilities in analyzing and recommending a chosen company’s customer development process. The student is able to compare and leverage local and international ecosystems and networks efficiently when developing his/her/a venture. The student demonstrates professionalism in analyzing and making recommendations for choose appropriate tools.