DATA3300 Entrepreneurship in practice Course description

In this course, students will acquire knowledge and insights that will lay the foundation for practical entrepreneurship in technology. The student will be exposed to and learn from a number of examples partly based on guest lectures held by current technology entrepreneurs and others with start-up company experience, and partly through case studies and the development of new business plans and models in student projects. In this way, the student will gain an understanding of practical issues and challenges that a start-up company may face, as well as potential solutions to these.

One internal sensor. External sensors are used regularly.

In this course, students will acquire knowledge and insights that will lay the foundation for practical entrepreneurship in technology. The student will be exposed to and learn from a number of examples partly based on guest lectures held by current technology entrepreneurs and others with start-up company experience, and partly through case studies and the development of new business plans and models in student projects. In this way, the student will gain an understanding of practical issues and challenges that a start-up company may face, as well as potential solutions to these.

None beyond general admission requirements.

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

Knowledge:

• Possess knowledge about different forms of entrepreneurship
• Understand key concepts related to entrepreneurship
• Be aware of available financial sources for start-up companies
• Possess knowledge about different factors that affect the process from idea to start-up business
• Know different types of surveys and analysis that can be used in a business plan to assess the potential of a start-up company.

Skills:

• Develop simple business models and a business plan
• Conduct simple market research
• Carry out patent applications and "freedom to operate"-analysis

General competence:

• Carry out minor analysis of existing and planned start-up companies
• Understand the connection between innovation and entrepreneurship
• Understand how different factors affect the entrepreneurial process

Lectures and tutorials. The student works individually and in groups (two to four students).

None.

Portfolio assessment with the following portfolio requirements:

• A group project (2-4 students)
• An individual project

For the portfolio assessment, a comprehensive assessment is given with one final grade. Exam results can be appealed. In the case of a postponed examination, a different form of examination may also be proposed and used or a new assignment with a new deadline will be given. If an oral examination is used, its final grade cannot be appealed.

All aids are allowed as long as the rules for source referencing are followed.

Graded scale A-F.