Business Economics for ICT Engineers (5 op)

Osaamistavoitteet (Opintojakso)

This course supports mainly entrepreneurial aspects of business economics. The students gain both basic theory and hands-on guidance in business planning of a new startup company. Entrepreneurial characteristics, creativity and innovations are discussed in general. Students create a business idea and a business model is developed. Finally a business plan is created understanding different elements of it. Pitching the business idea and plan for the stakeholders is practiced, too.

Sisältö (Opintojakso)

Entrepreneurship, founding an enterprise, basic functions of enterprises. What is the importance of a business plan? How to define value proposition for different customer segments? How to position your own business in the market and gain competitive advantage?

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2) (Opintojakso)

The student can name the core elements of a business plan and a business model. The student is able to create a viable business plan including the business model. He/she is able to give and receive feedback related to business planning and collaborate in a small group on business planning tasks. The student takes responsibility of his/her own studies related to business planning.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4) (Opintojakso)

The student is able to explain the core elements of a business plan and the core elements of a business model. He/she can create a coherent and credible business plan including the business model. The student is able to give and receive constructive feedback related to business planning and take responsibility of his/her studies and group work related to business planning.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5) (Opintojakso)

The student can use additional and recent sources to extend knowledge of business planning and business models. The student is able to justify the decisions in the business plan with proper analysis and commit himself/herself to individual studies and group work related to business planning.

Aika ja paikka

Online and virtual work during the fall of 2023. Schedule to be advised.

Tenttien ja uusintatenttien ajankohdat

Will be provided in class and on the Moodle platform.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

The evaluation structure for the course will be provided in Moodle and discussed with students.

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Opiskelumuodot ja opetusmenetelmät

Online lectures, team assignments and independent work.

Oppimateriaalit

Teaching materials will be available on Moodle.

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

The schedule and structure for the students time and effort will be provided and outlined by the teacher at the start of the course.

Sisällön jaksotus

Content information will be provided in Moodle

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

No alternative approach available

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

An authentic approach to teaching and learning is taken to reflect work life realities.

Kansainvälisyys

tbd

Lisätietoja opiskelijoille

No further information.