The Entrepreneurial Mindset (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Sisällön jaksotus

Introduction to the module Definitions and theories on small firms and entrepreneurship The nature of Finnish entrepreneurs and small business owners (start-up motives, personal attributes) Discussion of Case Entrepreneurial management and finance in Finland Discussion of Case Reading week, Idea Generation, self-study Entrepreneurial growth Discussion of Case Franchising & Licensing Entrepreneurial networks Business Plan Finnish Culture and entrepreneurship Submission of individual assignment Feedback, Revision

Tavoitteet

The aims of the module are to: 1. Evaluate and apply, within the Finnish context, appropriate theories and concepts of entrepreneurship and enterprise development; 2. Analyse and evaluate the business environment, its impact on the Finnish industry sectors and potential for entrepreneurship and enterprise development therein; 3. Critically assess factors which influence the development of enterprises operating within the Finnish sectors; and 4. Interpret and synthesise understanding and knowledge relative to the vocational domain. On successful completion of the module students will be able to: 1. Research and assess theories, paradigms, principles and concepts of entrepreneurship and small business (C, K, T); 2. Critically interpret the relationship of entrepreneurship and small businesses to society and the economy and demonstrate an understanding of the role of entrepreneurship and small businesses in developing, transition and developed economies (C, P, T); 3. Analyse and understand factors which influence the development, growth and failure of hospitality and tourism businesses (K, C, P, T): 4. Apply understanding and knowledge to the management of entrepreneurship and small business development (P, T). Key: C-Cognitive/Analytical; K-Subject Knowledge; T-Transferable Skills; P- Professional/ Practical skills

Suoritustavat

The teaching and learning strategy is designed to encourage students to think critically about the small businesses and entrepreneurship, the context where they operate and consequent management strategies undertaken. The overall teaching and learning strategy is designed to foster the active and reflective engagement of students in the learning process. The principal teaching and learning method is a combination of lecture, tutorials and feedback sessions. One-hour lecture slots are designed to illustrate and explain key theoretical concepts and debates in entrepreneurship field. In order to apply learned knowledge into the practice, each week we will run tutorials (two hour slots). Each topic discussed during the lecture will be backed up by concrete business examples through the case studies, videos and guest lecturers. Tutorials are also designed to stimulate peer discussion on theoretical concepts with reference to specific cases or real-life examples. In order to encourage independent learning and provide additional support, we will organise feedback sessions. The role of feedback in the learning process (formative feedback) is to inform the student of where and how their learning and performance can be improved. In order to make sure that each student gets equal chances for additional feedback a spread sheet with 10 minutes time slots will be available on the lecturers’ door and each student who wants to take this opportunity has to sign their name under specific time slot.

Sisältö

The lecture in week 1 will be plenary lecture, guiding students in their learning. We will discuss the content of the module, how to prepare and conduct interviews, how to write a group report and how to read and reference academic papers. The lecture in week 11 will summarise the module and prepare the students for the individual essay assignment. The content of the class is divided into the key areas of entrepreneurship and small business development: 1. Introduction, definitions, theories and perspectives on small business and entrepreneurship. 2. The nature of entrepreneurs and small business owners. 3. Entrepreneurial management and growth. 4. Franchising. 5. Culture and the initiation of entrepreneurship. International evidence on entrepreneurship and small business.

Aika ja paikka

The lectures would be online using the zoom meeting software.

Oppimateriaalit

Required Purchase: None Essential Reading: Burns, P. (2010) Entrepreneurship and Small Business. Basingstoke: Palgrave. Lee-Ross, D. and Lashely, C. (2008) Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management in the Hospitality Industry. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. Morrison, A., Rimmington, M. and Williamson, C. (1999) Entrepreneurship in the Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Industries. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. Recommended Reading Getz, D., Carlsen, J. and Morrison, A. (2004) The Family Business in Tourism and Hospitality. Wallingford: CABI. Lashley C, Morrison A. (2000) Franchising: A Service Sector Focus. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. Morrison, A. (Ed) (1998) Entrepreneurship: An International Perspective. Oxford: Butterworth Heinemann. Background Reading Students will be directed to specific academic journal articles during each lecture.

Opetusmenetelmät

The instructor would use the ‘Problem Based Learning’ technique to teach this module. In the ‘Problem Based Learning’ system, the instructor would act as a tutor and facilitator and the group of 4-6 students could discuss the cases (scenario based entrepreneurial ventures) from week one and they formulate the learning goals for each case through implementing the “seven jumps” methodology. After three days the students come and present their search on the assigned topics. The instructor will make sure that the students cover all aspects of the learning goals of that case. Six blocks would be covered in total for the entrepreneurship mindset module. Few lectures are given related to the block which is taught. Skill labs and practical classes are also included during the week. In most blocks there is a group assignments which the students have to present in each block. The teaching and learning strategy is designed to encourage students to think critically about the small businesses and entrepreneurship, the context where they operate and consequent management strategies undertaken. The overall teaching and learning strategy is designed to foster the active and reflective engagement of students in the learning process. The principal teaching and learning method is a combination of lecture, tutorials and feedback sessions. One-hour lecture slots are designed to illustrate and explain key theoretical concepts and debates in entrepreneurship field. In order to apply learned knowledge into the practice, each week we will run tutorials (two hour slots). Each topic discussed during the lecture will be backed up by concrete business examples through the case studies, videos and guest lecturers. Tutorials are also designed to stimulate peer discussion on theoretical concepts with reference to specific cases or real-life examples. In order to encourage independent learning and provide additional support, we will organise feedback sessions. The role of feedback in the learning process (formative feedback) is to inform the student of where and how their learning and performance can be improved. In order to make sure that each student gets equal chances for additional feedback a spread sheet with 10 minutes time slots will be available for registration and booking on the HAMK Moodle platform for interaction through lecturers’ zoom meeting id and each student who wants to take this opportunity has to register and reserve their name under specific time slot.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

STUDENTS WILL MAKE THEIR OWN CONNECTIONS TO THE COMPANIES IN THE CONTEXT OF THIS COURSE'S TOPIC AREAS

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Dates would be announced shortly on Moodle.

Kansainvälisyys

INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS GAINED THROUGH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH BY THE STUDENT PROJECT TEAMS

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Independent study • 44 hours guided study (Recorded Lectures and Tutorial Reading) • 73 hours assignment preparation