•   Develop and Design StartUp School ENT001AS0AE-3001 18.08.2025-05.09.2025  2   (CONTACT) +-
    Learning objectives
    After completing the course, the student:
    understands the phases of Design Thinking and how they are used to develop services and environments.
    is able to identify user needs relevant to international students and connect them to the development of Startup School.
    can apply human-centered design tools, such as interviews, need mapping and ideation techniques, in the development process.
    is able to work collaboratively in a multicultural team to co-create service solutions.
    can visualize and pitch a service concept aimed at improving the international student experience at Startup School.
    is able to reflect on their teamwork, own learning and the design process.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    No formal prerequisites. Recommended for students interested in entrepreneurship, design thinking, service design or internationalization. Suitable for cross-disciplinary learning.
    Contents
    Introduction to Design Thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
    Team formation and trust-building activities
    Field assignments and user research (e.g. scavenger hunt, interviews)
    Ideation and co-creation workshops
    Cultural analysis and empathy-building exercises
    Prototyping and testing ideas
    Final pitch to Startup School core team
    Further information
    Students will work in teams to develop ideas on "How do we design a Startup School that has the most inclusive and supportive atmosphere / culture for international students."
    Example assignments include:
    Collecting user insights from the city and campus
    Comparing Finland and students' home countries
    Ideating and prototyping solutions for Startup School
    Pitching the final concept to a professional jury
    Team evaluation
    Teaching methods and instruction

    Introduction to Design Thinking and entrepreneurial mindset
    Team formation and trust-building activities
    Field assignments and user research (e.g. scavenger hunt, interviews)
    Ideation and co-creation workshops
    Cultural analysis and empathy-building exercises
    Prototyping and testing ideas
    Final pitch to Startup School core team

    Working life connections

    The course is led by Haaga-Helia senior lecturer Antti Leppilampi & visitor lecturer Sian Chriestie from USA, St Olaf College. Assignments during the course will include visits to local shopping mall to get ideas to develop the Startup School

    Campus

    Pasila Campus

    Teaching language

    English

    Internationality

    The course is dedicated to international students & is co-taught by visitor lecturer Sian Chriestie from USA, St Olaf College.

    Timing

    18.08.2025 - 05.09.2025

    Learning assignments

    Collecting user insights from the city and campus Comparing Finland and students' home countries Ideating and prototyping solutions for Startup School Pitching the final concept to a professional jury

    Enrollment

    14.05.2025 - 22.05.2025

    Content scheduling

    18.8.2025 : 14.00 - 16.45 (Pasila)
    22.8.2025 : 14.00 -16.45 (Pasila)
    25.8.2025 : 14.00 - 16.45 (Pasila)
    29.8.2025 : 14.00 - 16.45 (Pasila)
    1.9.2025 : 14.00 - 16.45 (Pasila)
    5.9.2025 : 14.00 - 16.45 (Pasila)

    Groups
    • CONTACT
    Teachers

    Antti Leppilampi, Sian Christie

    Seats

    1 - 20

    Further information

    Assessment: Pass / Fail
    Pass criteria:
    Active participation in sessions and teamwork
    Completion of individual and team assignments
    Final pitch delivery and presentation of a developed solution
    Reflection tasks completed

    Degree Programme

    INTBBA International Business

    R&D proportion

    0.00 cr

    Virtual proportion

    0.00 cr

    Evaluation scale

    H-5