Starting a Team EnterpriseLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

During this course, the student team together will start the operation of their own team company.

After completing the course the student will be able
- to search for information in the literature and use their network of experts to start a business.
- to build a functioning team and understand what it takes to do so.
- to work in a team and to develop the team's activities.
- to create a team organization to launch a business.

Content

Why to start a team business?
How to start a team business?
What skills are needed to get the business off the ground?
How does a learning organization work?

Prerequisites

Previous studies or equivalent skills

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Assessment criteria, pass/fail

Passed
Student is able to search, share and use the information in order to start a team enterprise. Student understands the requirements of being a team member. Student is capable of forming a team enterprise and develops the team enterprise by personal input and attendance according to a shared vision.

Failed
The student occasionally participates in the start-up phases of a team business. The student does not bring much new knowledge to the team enterprise. They have difficulties in self-evaluation and using peer feedback.

Further information

The assessment of the course is based on teamwork, where the whole team together demonstrates its skills in a practical demonstration test. The demonstration test is assessed by the team, the team coach and the client. The assessment is based on the achievement of quantitative objectives of the team enterprise, in addition to the demonstration test. The targets are set jointly by the students and the team coach. The course is assessed by a mark (pass/fail).