Growth Through Entrepreneurial Resources and Networks (10 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Schedule

Contact sessions in calendar weeks 3, 5, 7, 10, 13, 15, 17 and 19. There is a separate schedule for distance assignments and self-studies.

Implementation methods, demonstration and Work&Study

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 company, 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)"

Materials

Materials listed in the implementation plan and other material handed out in contact sessions and virtual platform.

Teaching methods and instruction

8 contact sessions, including 2 coaching sessions otherwise independent studying including case studies and excercises.

Working life connections

There is cooperation with companies in the learning assignments and the student can utilize his/her own company or connect the assignments in learning assignments from RDI projects.

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exams

Internationality

The experiences and working environments of the students bring an international aspect to the course. International aspects can also be seen in the cases, books, articles and assignments that are been used in the course.

Completion alternatives

If the student has achieved sufficient skills e.g. through previous jobs, hobbies or in other courses, he/she can demonstrate his/her prior learning and pass the course faster. Please check MyNet or the web-site for further instructions for RPL process.

Learning assignments

What is growth for entrepreneurial ventures? (pre-assignment 15%)
Drivers / enablers for growth? (2* analyses á 20 % = 40 %)
Different types of ventures and growth (case studies 20%)
Paths for growth (3 case studies 25%)

Detailled instructions are given in the implementation plan.

Assessment methods

What is growth for entrepreneurial ventures? (pre-assignment 15 points)
Drivers / enablers for growth? (2* analyses á 20 points = 40 points)
Different types of ventures and growth (case studies 20 points)
Paths for growth (3 case studies 25 points)
Grading scale of 1-5 will be used in the course in such a way that the points earned will be added together and the total amount of points will determine the final grade according to the following scale:

Number of points Grade
40-59 points 1
60-69 points 2
70-79 points 3
80-89 points 4
90-100 points 5

The student must get a passing grade at least from three assessment items, meaning at least 40% from each item points.