Entrepreneurship, Transforming Innovations into Sustainable BusinessLaajuus (4 cr)
Code: AL00CE40
Credits
4 op
Teaching language
- English
Objective
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 15.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Anna-Stiina Myllymäki
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB23SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Combined classroom, distant learning and individual/team work.
Timing and attendance
Timing: see TimeEdit
Lectures are held at Lappeenranta Campus.
Learning material and recommended literature
Will be informed at first lectures
Alternative completion methods
eRPL
Working life cooperation
Visiting lecturers
Exam retakes
According to degree regulations, agree with teacher
Learning environment
Lectures at Lappeenranta campus. Moodle, Zoom
Student time use and work load
1 ECTS is ~ 27 hours students work, so in total 108 hours
Contents
At this course, you will learn how to write a business plan. You will also get acquainted with sustainability, innovations and innovative business concepts.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the written business plans and presentations of the main principles of the operation of their start-up venture. Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group and assignment prepared by teams.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The quality of the business plan and/or the presentation of it is not sufficient.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jonathan Bradshaw
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIBIT24KBachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 24K Lahti
-
LLTIIB24KBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 24K Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Assessment scale
1-5
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 12.01.2024
Timing
04.03.2024 - 30.04.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Teachers
- Outi Katajamäki
Scheduling groups
- Coaching sessions/dialogues (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Presentations (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Introduction (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLABTO23-24EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
-
LLPREX24KH
-
LLPRHOMA22SBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Coaching sessions/dialogues
- Presentations
- Introduction
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Combined classroom, distant learning and individual/team work
Timing and attendance
Confirmation and commitment for the course participation: Student, who has enrolled and accepted to the course, should confirm participation. Participation is confirmed with attending first lesson or returning first exercise within the deadline to keep justification on course studies
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Contents
Creating business plan. Sustainability in tourism and hospitality industry, innovations and innovative business concepts.
Assessment criteria
.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
.
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024
Timing
01.01.2024 - 31.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jonathan Bradshaw
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB23SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23S Lahti
Small groups
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
This course will be taught via weekly classroom lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 80% of the lectures.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failure to attend 80% of the sessions.
Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 80% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 80% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 80% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
06.11.2023 - 08.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Ilkka Lehtola
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB22SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lappeenranta
Small groups
- Luennot 1
- Lecture 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Combined classroom, distant learning and individual/team work
Timing and attendance
Course implemented 6.11.-8.12.2023
Course platform opened during week 44
Confirmation and commitment for the course participation: Student, who has enrolled and accepted to the course, should confirm participation. Participation is confirmed with attending first lesson or returning first exercise within the deadline to keep justification on course studies
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Contents
Creating business plan. Sustainability in tourism and hospitality industry, innovations and innovative business concepts.
Assessment criteria
.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
.
Enrollment
15.05.2023 - 01.09.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jonathan Bradshaw
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIBIT23KBachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 23K Lahti
-
LLTIIB23KBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 23K Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
This course will be taught via weekly classroom lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 90% of the lectures.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failure to attend 90% of the sessions.
Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
13.03.2023 - 28.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
75 % Contact teaching, 25 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Management
Teachers
- Pekka Mytty
- Ilkka Lehtola
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRHOMA21S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture as well as at the final presentation of the business plan is compulsory.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Contents
Creating business plan.
Sustainability in tourism and hospitality industry, innovations and innovative business concepts.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the written business plans and presentations of the main principles of the operation of their start-up venture. Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group and assignment prepared by teams.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The quality of the business plan and/or the presentation of it is not sufficient.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
21.11.2022 - 08.01.2023
Timing
16.01.2023 - 26.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jonathan Bradshaw
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB22SBachelor's Degree Programme in International Business 22S Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
This course will be taught via weekly classroom lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 90% of the lectures.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failure to attend 90% of the sessions.
Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
12.09.2022 - 04.11.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology
Teachers
- Pekka Mytty
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIBIT22KBachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 22K Lahti
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture as well as at the final presentation of the business plan is compulsory.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the written business plans and presentations of the main principles of the operation of their start-up venture. Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The quality of the business plan and/or the presentation of it is not sufficient.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
05.09.2022 - 21.10.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
50 % Contact teaching, 50 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Pekka Mytty
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLPRIB21S
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture as well as at the final presentation of the business plan is compulsory.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the written business plans and presentations of the main principles of the operation of their start-up venture. Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
The quality of the business plan and/or the presentation of it is not sufficient.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Producing a business plan and a presentation of it, which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
01.09.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jonathan Bradshaw
Scheduling groups
- Luennot 1 (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB22K
Small groups
- Luennot 1
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
This course will be taught via weekly classroom lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 90% of the lectures.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.Students will receive a grade based upon the performance of their group.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failure to attend 90% of the sessions.
Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.
Enrollment
19.11.2021 - 09.01.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.05.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in International Business
Teachers
- Jonathan Bradshaw
Scheduling groups
- Lectures (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
LLTIIB21S
Small groups
- Lectures
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- understand entrepreneurship through personal development
- find and utilize different customer oriented business opportunities
- evaluate profitability of business idea
- develop business models
Implementation and methods of teaching
This course will be taught via weekly online lectures. Students will work in teams to create a business plan. Each week new topics will be covered and students will have weekly assignments to update their business plans.
Timing and attendance
A lot of group work will be carried out in class. Attendance at the first lecture is compulsory. Students must attend 90% of the lectures.
Learning material and recommended literature
No further reading required, everything will be covered in the lectures.
Assessment criteria
Students will be assessed on the business plans and accompanying pitch videos which they produce. 2/3 of the evaluation will be based upon the business plan and 1/3 upon the pitch video.
Assessment scale
1-5
Failed (0)
Failure to attend 90% of the sessions.
Failure to produce a business plan and pitch video of sufficient quality.
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a basic understanding of the topics covered.
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights a good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce reasonably realistic financial forecasts.
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
Attendance at 90% of the sessions.
Producing a business plan and pitch video which highlights an in-depth good understanding of the topics covered. Ability to produce realistic financial forecasts which are well justified.