Upon completion of the course:

LO1: Student is able to define the process in becoming an entrepreneur and evaluate different available business forms and formalities.
LO2: Understanding entrepreneurial approach, business mindset based on individual, organisation and society context
LO3: Evaluate different entrepreneurial opportunities and business models with sustainability considerations e.g. circular economy.
LO4: Promote entrepreneurial spirit through individual participation, group work and understanding team dynamics influence in start-up context
LO5: The student realises the value and use of creating a useful business network both from an individual perspective and organisation´s view

The aim: Learn to think like an entrepreneur and to solve real-world problems by creating something new. After a successful participation in the course, the student should be able to develop business model considerations in context of entrepreneurial process in starting up a business. In addition, the student will be able to present a new venture idea to potential decision makers. Student will understand the difference between intrapreneurship and entrepreneurship and develop skills in innovative thinking, considering both inside and outside a corporate frame.

No previous studies needed and no binding connections to other courses

• The characteristics of an entrepreneur and intrapreneur
• Analysis of business environment with emphasis on aviation
• Introduction to forms of business in Finland
• Process of founding a business
• Making a business plan/business model
• Permits/legal issues/investment
• Pitching own business idea
• Business model canvas and its components

Grade 1
The student’s understanding of entrepreneurship key concepts is limited. Student’s level of skill in developing and in establishing a business, is below average. Her’s/his’ knowledge about the basic theoretical frameworks and business model is below average. Student’s attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments, is below average. Her/his capability to analyze organizational practices that facilitate different types of businesses is limited.

Grade 3
The student has good entrepreneurial skills and understands components of establishing own business.
S/he has a good knowledge of the basic theoretical frameworks and business model which is necessary in business set up. S/he has a good attitude towards learning through participation in teamwork and conducting assignments. S/he has a good self- and group critical thinking. S/he can objectively measure the success of business.

Grade 5
The student has excellent entrepreneurial skills in developing and in establishing both an innovative and viable business. S/he has excellent knowledge about the theoretical frameworks, business models and its application in practice. S/he has an excellent attitude towards learning through self-initiative and continuous and supportive participation in teamwork and in conducting assignments. S/he has an excellent measurements skills and analyses of business success.

This course might involve a project work commissioned by an external company.