Aviation Business Basics 1 (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

See implementation Plan

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

Lectures, interactive class discussions, exercises, project work, self-directed learning, presentations and field research. In the integrated assignment, student groups will make a business plan that would be suitable for the business environment, markets and business operations. It is highly recommended that the student actively uses the knowledge gained from different courses in the assignments.

a) Classroom learning
b) Distant learning

Self and peer assessment.

Assessing one’s own learning is a compulsory part of the course.

Materials

Instructors´ own material
Book and/or academic articles
Companies´ web portals
Relevant media, news agencies, quality press, etc.
Social networking tools
Material produced by students
Industry related reports and statistics
Data from H-H provided statistical databases

Learning assignments

Assignments will consist of project work, case studies, literature review, take home assignments, and self- and peer assessments. Emphasis will be set on Project Plan in the semester project of Business Idea Competition (BIC)

Project BIC
Personal Pitch
Project Pitch
Literature case studies
Aviation Metrics -basics calculation
Market Analysis
Business Model Canvas
Value Proposition Canvas
Strategy basics
Individual business canvas
Team Canvas
Idea generation -think tank
RC report
Key Takeaways from the course
Self- and peer assessment

Assessment methods

1. BIC 70% (Deadline TBA)
a. Idea Fair 10%
b. Business Model Canvas: Plan & Report 30% (Deadline TBA)
c. Pitching & Presentation 30%
2. Exam 30%
3. Reading Circle (RC)
4. Assessments, reflection, and participation (TBA)