Entrepreneurship in the forest products sector (2 cr)
Code: AT00CM10-3002
General information
Enrollment
26.08.2021 - 28.02.2022
Timing
01.10.2021 - 28.02.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Technology (LAB)
Campus
E-campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 100
Degree programmes
- Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors
Teachers
- Ilkka Tarvainen
Groups
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TLTITO21H
Learning outcomes
Student will learn:
- Principles and Practice of Entrepreneurship in the forest products sector
- The future of Entrepreneurship in the forest products sector
Implementation and methods of teaching
This module consists of seminar-style learning, readings, lectures, tutoring sessions,
independent study, group discussion, group work and web based learning methods
like Podcasts, Video-communication based lectures (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.),
Learning Management Systems (like Moodle), Cloud storage, etc.).
Learning material and recommended literature
Drucker, P. (2005): Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Osterwalder, A. Pigneur, Y. (2010): Business Model Generation: A Handbook for
Visionaries, Game Changers
Gassmann, O. (2020): Business Model Navigator: The strategies behind the most
successful companies ft press
Contents
The lesson plan includes:
- Introduction
- Ideation – how to create business ideas
- Business model canvas
- St. Gallen Business Model Navigator
- Development of new business ideas
- Business Plans
- Best practice examples in the wood-based sector
Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.
Basic knowledge in business administration is helpful, but not necessary.
Assessment criteria
Achieving 50% will result in pass
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed