Entrepreneurship
About the course
It is hard to think of a more worthwhile endeavor in organizational management than the creation of new ventures. These organizations embody the spirit, values, and motivation of its founder(s), and many times serve as catalysts for new, cutting-edge products or services. Indeed, some of today's most successful and innovative firms have roots as fledgling, home-based (or more likely, university-based) start-ups: Apple, Google, and Microsoft, just to name a few. However, one cannot forget that behind these stories of triumph lies a long line of not-so-successful companies that simply fizzled away. What makes these two groups of companies different? How much does luck and circumstance have to do with ultimate success? We will discuss these and other issues in this course.
Admission requirements
Application code 2199.
Objectives of the course
Students who have successfully completed the course should have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge and comprehension:
- General knowledge of how start ups of all sizes are conceived by their founders.
- Understanding of the early-stage development processes of a new venture, including strategy, operations, marketing, and general management.
- Knowledge of the design-thinking methodology, its application to entrepreneurial challenges, and its potential to create highly innovative, market-driven solutions.
Skills:
- How to begin thinking about entrepreneurial ventures, from early idea to eventual implementation.
Competence:
- Students should know how to think through early-stage business ideas, how to establish successful and innovative business models, and how to commercialize the idea through a thriving business venture.
Teaching methods
Language of instruction and examination
EnglishRecommended reading/syllabus
Literature will be announced in Fronter at the beginning of term or may be obtained by contacting the bookstore Akademisk Kvarter (Tromsø).Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries:
1st December
Applicants from outside the Nordic countries:
1st of October
Assessment
The exam consists of three parts:
Case write-up (individual): 40%
Group presentation: 30%
Group hand-in: 30%
There will not be arranged a re-sit exam for this course.
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