Lahti Venture ProgramLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AL00CI99
Credits
5 op
Objective
Student is able to
- seek and develop solutions for business challenges in different fields
- apply his or her knowledge in different aspects of business life
- network with company representatives and other business experts
- work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 01.09.2024
Timing
03.10.2024 - 28.11.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
1 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
80 % Contact teaching, 20 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Suominen
Scheduling groups
- 1. Kick-off and starting the teamwork (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 2. Wrapping up the idea. Visiting StartHub and compulsory team meeting with a mentor (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 3. Meeting the mentors and preliminary idea pitch (NOTE: online session in Zoom) (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 4. Pitch coaching and a compulsory meeting with a mentor (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 5. Best business competition (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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TLABTO24H
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LLTIEX24S1
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MLABTO24H
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LLABTO24-25
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LLTIEX24K1
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LLABTO24-25EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2024-2025, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Small groups
- 1. Kick-off and starting the teamwork
- 2. Wrapping up the idea. Visiting StartHub and compulsory team meeting with a mentor
- Meeting the mentors and preliminary idea pitch (NOTE: online session in Zoom)
- 4. Pitch coaching and a compulsory meeting with a mentor
- 5. Best business competition
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- seek and develop solutions for business challenges in different fields
- apply his or her knowledge in different aspects of business life
- network with company representatives and other business experts
- work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lahti Venture Program is a two-month program in which multidisciplinary student teams develop solutions for business challenges presented by companies operating in the Lahti region. Throughout the program, the students receive sparring from local company representatives and entrepreneurship experts. The program familiarizes students with different aspects of business operations: forming a business idea, charting customer needs, and commercializing ideas. It's an excellent opportunity to create contacts and build networks with top companies in the region, develop business know-how and get tools for future working life. LVP culminates in the Best Business Concept competition, where teams present their work to other participants and judges. Each member of the winning team will get a monetary prize. In addition, the students may acquire internships or jobs at the companies involved. The program is in English. It is for students from LAB University of Applied Sciences, LUT University, and the University of Helsinki. NOTE! Enrolment will end early if the total number of participants is reached before the end of the enrolment period.
READ MORE: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/
Timing and attendance
Participation requires commitment throughout the program (contact days + teamwork). See the schedule: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/program/. The date for the company visit (between 4.10. and 16.10.) will be announced later.
Working life cooperation
Companies, LUT University, the University of Helsinki and Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd
Learning environment
(There is no Moodle site for this course.)
Student time use and work load
Participation requires commitment throughout the program (contact days + teamwork).
Contents
Company presentations: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/former-companies-and-challenges/
- Kick-off and starting the teamwork
- A company visit between 4.10. and 16.10. The date will be announced later.
- Wrapping up the idea. Visiting StartHub and compulsory team meeting with a mentor.
- Meeting the mentors and preliminary idea pitch (NOTE: online session in Zoom)
- Pitch coaching and a compulsory meeting with a mentor
- Best business competition
*In addition, teams organize their meetings online or face-to-face to promote the solution. Meeting mentors is also possible.
(Changes and updates are possible)
Assessment criteria
Accepted performance requires successful completion of the pre-assignment, commitment and active participation throughout the program (contact days + teamwork).
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student knows
- how to use professional concepts related to business development and communicate the issues of his/her profession with different stakeholders.
- how to design and present innovative or alternative solutions to the company's development challenges.
- how to take into account the target group and the situation when developing the company's operations.
The student participates in the program according to the guidelines and timetables.
Enrollment
02.05.2023 - 21.09.2023
Timing
05.10.2023 - 30.11.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Suominen
Scheduling groups
- 1. Kick off and starting the team work (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 2. Wrapping up the idea (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 3. Preliminary solution presentation (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 4. Pitching coaching and time for team work (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 5. Best business competition (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLABTO23-24EComplementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
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LLTIEX23K1
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MLABTO23H
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LLABTO23H
-
TLABTO23H
-
LLTIEX23S1
Small groups
- 1. Kick off and starting the team work
- 2. Wrapping up the idea
- 3. Preliminary solution presentation
- 4. Pitching coaching and time for team work
- 5. Best business competition
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- seek and develop solutions for business challenges in different fields
- apply his or her knowledge in different aspects of business life
- network with company representatives and other business experts
- work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lahti Venture Program is a two-month program in which multidisciplinary student teams develop solutions for business challenges presented by companies operating in the Lahti region. Over the course of the program, the students receive sparring from local company representatives and entrepreneurship experts. The program familiarizes students with different aspects of business operations: forming a business idea, charting customer needs, and commercializing ideas. It's an excellent opportunity to create contacts and build networks with top companies in the region, develop business know-how and get tools for future working life. LVP culminates in the Best Business Concept competition, where teams present their work to other participants and judges. Each member of the winning team will get a monetary prize. In addition, the students may acquire internships or jobs at the companies involved. The program is in English. It is for students from LAB University of Applied Sciences, LUT University, and the University of Helsinki. NOTE! Enrolment will end early if the total number of participants is reached before the end of the enrolment period.
READ MORE: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/
Timing and attendance
Participation requires commitment throughout the program (contact days + teamwork). See the schedule: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/program/
Working life cooperation
Companies, LUT University, the University of Helsinki and Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd
Learning environment
(There is no Moodle site for this course.)
Student time use and work load
Participation requires commitment throughout the program (contact days + teamwork).
Contents
Company presentations: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/former-companies-and-challenges/
Introduction to ideation process and working methods
Introduction to idea development
About pitching
Support and services for commercialization and idea development
Best Business Concept Competition
(Changes or updates are possible)
Assessment criteria
Accepted performance requires successful completion of the pre-assignment, commitment and active participation throughout the program (contact days + teamwork).
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student knows
- how to use professional concepts related to business development and communicate the issues of his/her profession with different stakeholders.
- how to design and present innovative or alternative solutions to the company's development challenges.
- how to take into account the target group and the situation when developing the company's operations.
Enrollment
01.07.2022 - 04.09.2022
Timing
06.10.2022 - 01.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
RDI portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management (LAB)
Campus
Lahti Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence, Bachelor's (in Finnish)
Teachers
- Sari Suominen
- Aria Kanerva
Scheduling groups
- 1. Kick Off (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 2. Wrapping Up the Idea (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 3. Preliminary Idea Pitch (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 4. From Idea to Concept (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
- 5. Best Business Concept Competition (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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LLABTO22H
-
MLABTO22H
-
TLABTO22H
-
LLTIEX22S1
-
LLTIEX22K1
Small groups
Learning outcomes
Student is able to
- seek and develop solutions for business challenges in different fields
- apply his or her knowledge in different aspects of business life
- network with company representatives and other business experts
- work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams
Implementation and methods of teaching
Lahti Venture Program is a two-month program in which multidisciplinary student teams develop solutions for business challenges presented by companies operating in the Lahti region. Over the course of the program, the students receive sparring from local company representatives and entrepreneurship experts. The program familiarizes students with different aspects of business operations: forming a business idea, charting customer needs and commercializing ideas. This is a great opportunity to create contacts and build networks with top companies in the region, develop business know-how and get tools for future working life. LVP culminates in the Best Business Concept competition where teams present their work to other participants and judges. Each member of the winning team will be awarded a monetary prize. In addition, the students may acquire internships or jobs at the companies. The program is carried out in English. It is designed for students from LAB University of Applied Sciences, LUT University and University of Helsinki. NOTE! Registration will be closed earlier if the total number of participants in the course is reached before 28.9.
READ MORE: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/
Timing and attendance
Participation requires commitment throughout the program (contact days + teamwork). See the schedule: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/program/
Working life cooperation
Companies, LUT University, University of Helsinki and Lahti Region Development LADEC Ltd
Learning environment
(There is no Moodle site for this course.)
Student time use and work load
Participation requires commitment throughout the program (contact days + teamwork).
Contents
Company presentations: https://lahtiventureprogram.com/former-companies-and-challenges/
Introduction to ideation process and working methods
Introduction to idea development
About pitching
Support and services for commercialization and idea development
Best Business Concept Competition
(Changes or updates are possible)
Assessment criteria
Accepted performance requires successful completion of the pre-assignment, commitment and active participation throughout the program (contact days + teamwork).
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
The student knows
- how to use professional concepts related to business development and communicate the issues of his/her profession with different stakeholders.
- how to design and present innovative or alternative solutions to the company's development challenges.
- how to take into account the target group and the situation when developing the company's operations.