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Entrepreneurship in the forest products sector (2 cr)

Code: AT00CM10-3004

General information


Enrollment

06.03.2023 - 31.08.2023

Timing

06.03.2023 - 31.08.2023

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

  • Open studies, technology
  • Complementary competence and optional courses, Bachelors

Teachers

  • Ilkka Tarvainen

Groups

  • TLABTO22H
  • TLTIAVOVWU23K
    Open UAS, Virtual Wood University, spring 2023, Lahti
  • LABKES23KH

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

online course - LAB Mooc

Timing and attendance

06.03.-31.8.2023

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

Alternative completion methods

LAB Mooc

Exam retakes

To be discussed with the lecturers

Learning environment

LAB Mooc

Student time use and work load

2 ECTS
2 x 27 hours = about 54 hours student's workload

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 Model Canvas
- 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