Being a Sustainable EntrepreneurLaajuus (1 cr)
Code: NN00FK98
Credits
1 op
Objectives
This course provides an introductory look into sustainable entrepreneurship and its key concepts. You will learn what it means to be(come) a sustainable entrepreneur using theoretical models, case-studies and reflection exercises.
At the end of the course you will have developed an understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship and what this means for your own life, profession and/or your start-up.
Other courses in this set include:
- Part 2: Sustainable business modelling
- Part 3: Measuring the impact of your actions
Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, you:
• will understand the key elements of sustainability in a start-up setting
• will have learnt from at least one sustainable entrepreneur in Finland
• can evaluate your own affinity toward sustainable entrepreneurship
Content
This course will take place online. The course consists primarily of self-paced online learning using a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. In addition to the online content, you will receive coaching sessions with your coach. During the course you will need to find, interview and reflect on the case of one ‘real’ sustainable entrepreneur of your choosing.
Assessment criteria, pass/fail
Approved
Approved when you have demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the main aspects of sustainable entrepreneurship. You can assess your own traits and connect them to sustainable entrepreneurship. You have completed the learning assignments, which includes an interview with a sustainable entrepreneur.
Failed
Failed if you have not succeeded in understanding the phenomena of sustainable entrepreneurship. You have not mastered the learning outcomes in a way that you could describe the required skills and asses your own capabilities in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Further information
THE COACH & TEACHER
This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation. If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Titus van der Spek, t.c.vanderspek@hhs.nl
Enrolment period
01.08.2023 - 31.07.2024
Timing
01.08.2023 - 31.08.2024
Credits
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
HUBS
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 200
Teachers
- Sanna Tahlo
Person in charge
Sanna Tahlo
Groups
-
23KVHN2SExchange Students International Business autumn 2023
-
22IB
-
21IB
Objectives (course unit)
This course provides an introductory look into sustainable entrepreneurship and its key concepts. You will learn what it means to be(come) a sustainable entrepreneur using theoretical models, case-studies and reflection exercises.
At the end of the course you will have developed an understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship and what this means for your own life, profession and/or your start-up.
Other courses in this set include:
- Part 2: Sustainable business modelling
- Part 3: Measuring the impact of your actions
Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, you:
• will understand the key elements of sustainability in a start-up setting
• will have learnt from at least one sustainable entrepreneur in Finland
• can evaluate your own affinity toward sustainable entrepreneurship
Content (course unit)
This course will take place online. The course consists primarily of self-paced online learning using a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. In addition to the online content, you will receive coaching sessions with your coach. During the course you will need to find, interview and reflect on the case of one ‘real’ sustainable entrepreneur of your choosing.
Further information (course unit)
THE COACH & TEACHER
This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation. If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Titus van der Spek, t.c.vanderspek@hhs.nl
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved
Approved when you have demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the main aspects of sustainable entrepreneurship. You can assess your own traits and connect them to sustainable entrepreneurship. You have completed the learning assignments, which includes an interview with a sustainable entrepreneur.
Failed
Failed if you have not succeeded in understanding the phenomena of sustainable entrepreneurship. You have not mastered the learning outcomes in a way that you could describe the required skills and asses your own capabilities in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Assessment scale
Pass/Fail
Further information
This course is done completely online and independently in Moodle, and you can complete it at your own pace, at a time that suits you. You can start the course right away on Moodle. You don’t have to wait to be accepted on the course, you can start studying when you want.
In order to get the credits, you also have to sign up officially in Pakki (TAMK Students) / Cross-Institutional Service (TAU Students). Please note that during the holiday seasons there are delays in the awarding of credits.
The course on Moodle: https://moodle.tuni.fi/course/view.php?id=36971
Key to sign up is: Sustain24
This Moodle is open 1.8.2023 - 31.8.2024.
TAMK students
Pakki + course code NN00FK98-3005
TAU students
Cross-institutional service + course code NN00FK98-3005
! TAU-student: Cross-Institutional Service will be closed on 31st of May – 31st of July. During that period, you can already start and do the course on Moodle. In August you have to sign up officially in Cross-Institutional Service and after that coach will register you and you will get your credits.
Enrolment period
01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023
Timing
01.08.2022 - 31.08.2023
Credits
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Business and Media
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
10 - 300
Teachers
- Lauri Korjus
- Sanna Tahlo
- Anna-Elina Pekonen
Person in charge
Anna-Elina Pekonen
Groups
-
23KVHN2SExchange Students International Business autumn 2023
-
22KVHN2Exchange Students International Business A2022
-
21IB
-
VAPAA
Objectives (course unit)
This course provides an introductory look into sustainable entrepreneurship and its key concepts. You will learn what it means to be(come) a sustainable entrepreneur using theoretical models, case-studies and reflection exercises.
At the end of the course you will have developed an understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship and what this means for your own life, profession and/or your start-up.
Other courses in this set include:
- Part 2: Sustainable business modelling
- Part 3: Measuring the impact of your actions
Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, you:
• will understand the key elements of sustainability in a start-up setting
• will have learnt from at least one sustainable entrepreneur in Finland
• can evaluate your own affinity toward sustainable entrepreneurship
Content (course unit)
This course will take place online. The course consists primarily of self-paced online learning using a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. In addition to the online content, you will receive coaching sessions with your coach. During the course you will need to find, interview and reflect on the case of one ‘real’ sustainable entrepreneur of your choosing.
Further information (course unit)
THE COACH & TEACHER
This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation. If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Titus van der Spek, t.c.vanderspek@hhs.nl
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved
Approved when you have demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the main aspects of sustainable entrepreneurship. You can assess your own traits and connect them to sustainable entrepreneurship. You have completed the learning assignments, which includes an interview with a sustainable entrepreneur.
Failed
Failed if you have not succeeded in understanding the phenomena of sustainable entrepreneurship. You have not mastered the learning outcomes in a way that you could describe the required skills and asses your own capabilities in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
31.12.2021 - 31.07.2022
Timing
01.01.2022 - 31.08.2022
Credits
1 op
Virtual portion
1 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
HUBS
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 50
Teachers
- Anna-Elina Pekonen
Person in charge
Anna-Elina Pekonen
Objectives (course unit)
This course provides an introductory look into sustainable entrepreneurship and its key concepts. You will learn what it means to be(come) a sustainable entrepreneur using theoretical models, case-studies and reflection exercises.
At the end of the course you will have developed an understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship and what this means for your own life, profession and/or your start-up.
Other courses in this set include:
- Part 2: Sustainable business modelling
- Part 3: Measuring the impact of your actions
Note: it is not required to join all courses in this series. You can also enroll for just one course.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the course, you:
• will understand the key elements of sustainability in a start-up setting
• will have learnt from at least one sustainable entrepreneur in Finland
• can evaluate your own affinity toward sustainable entrepreneurship
Content (course unit)
This course will take place online. The course consists primarily of self-paced online learning using a series of short videos and learning exercises to achieve the learning outcomes. In addition to the online content, you will receive coaching sessions with your coach. During the course you will need to find, interview and reflect on the case of one ‘real’ sustainable entrepreneur of your choosing.
Further information (course unit)
THE COACH & TEACHER
This course is delivered by Titus van der Spek. Titus is a lecturer based in the Netherlands at the Hague University of Applied Sciences. He specializes in social entrepreneurship and innovation. If you have any questions about this course, please contact:
Titus van der Spek, t.c.vanderspek@hhs.nl
Assessment criteria, pass/fail (course unit)
Approved
Approved when you have demonstrated successful work towards the learning outcomes: you understand the main aspects of sustainable entrepreneurship. You can assess your own traits and connect them to sustainable entrepreneurship. You have completed the learning assignments, which includes an interview with a sustainable entrepreneur.
Failed
Failed if you have not succeeded in understanding the phenomena of sustainable entrepreneurship. You have not mastered the learning outcomes in a way that you could describe the required skills and asses your own capabilities in the field of sustainable entrepreneurship.
Assessment scale
0-5