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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

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

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
  • LLPRIB23S
    Bachelor'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
  • LLTIBIT24K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 24K Lahti
  • LLTIIB24K
    Bachelor'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

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

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
  • LLTIIB23S
    Bachelor'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

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
  • LLABTO23-24E
    Complementary competence (Bachelor's) 2023-2024, Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
  • LLPREX24KH
  • LLPRHOMA22S
    Bachelor'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

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
  • LLPRIB22S
    Bachelor'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
  • LLTIBIT23K
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Information Technology 23K Lahti
  • LLTIIB23K
    Bachelor'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
  • LLTIIB22S
    Bachelor'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
  • LLTIBIT22K
    Bachelor'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.