General provisions

The course is given in Master's Programme in Entrepreneurship.

Entry requirements

Accepted on Master Programme in Entrepreneurship.

Learning outcomes

This course deals with the nature and processes of entrepreneurship, allowing participants to recognise and become more effective in overcoming the various challenges that come with the launching of new business ventures. In a more general sense, the course teaches business savvy for founders of new companies.

Having completed the course, participants will have deepened their understanding of the nature of new business ventures and the start-up process. From a practical point of view, participants will know how to:

- identify and evaluate new business opportunities

- analyse new business opportunities from a financial point of view

- make financial forecasts for the development of new business ventures

- formulate an effective business plan.

Content

Although based on theory, conceptual frameworks, and empirical findings from entrepreneurship research, the course has a distinctly practical orientation. Particular emphasis is placed on developing the skills needed for evaluating new business opportunities and gaining financial and other support from various external audiences.

The main contents and core issues include but are not necessarily limited to: Myths and facts about entrepreneurship, identifying and evaluating new business ideas, business plans, evaluating business opportunities by the number, and financial analysis and forecasting.

Instruction

Teaching involves a set of lectures, exercises, and case discussions. It may also involve extracurricular activities and guest lectures on the core topics of the course. The language of instruction is English.

Assessment

Examination takes the form of written assignments and individual or group presentations. The final grade of the course is determined after taking into account the different parts of the examination. Grading criteria are presented in the study guide provided at the start of the course.

Grades will be given in accordance with the Swedish grading system. The following grades will be used: VG (pass with distinction), G (pass), and U (fail). Assignments and exams handed in late will not be graded except in special circumstances. In addition, any remaining assignments and supplements must be completed and handed in by the deadline specified in the study guide otherwise the entire course (all assignments included) must be redone the next time the course is given, provided there is space in the course.

Uppsala University takes cheating and plagiarism seriously, and disciplinary action will be taken against any student suspected of being involved in any sort of cheating and/or plagiarism. The disciplinary actions take the form of warnings and limited suspensions.

NOTE: Only completed courses can be included in a degree.

Transitional provisions

The course overlaps with Foundations of Entrepreneurship (2FE843).