| Code | PBM409 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Entrepreneurship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Status | Compulsory/Courses of Limited Choice | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level and type | Post-graduate Studies, Professional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Field of study | Business Management and Administration | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Faculty | Riga Business School | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Academic staff | Jānis Grēviņš, Jānis Bergs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Credit points | 4.0 (6.0 ECTS) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parts | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Annotation |
The study course will develop an understanding of business processes as well as skills, abilities and actions to promote entrepreneurship. The knowledge and tactical skills acquired in the study course will prepare for work in an uncertain, complex and ever-changing labour market with an economic downturn, global mobility, an increase in contract work, changes in employment status and an increase in self-employment.. |
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Goals and objectives of the course in terms of competences and skills |
The study course goal is to explore entrepreneurship and business culture. The tasks of the study course: 1. To acquaint with the main aspects of business planning, marketing, and financial management that are necessary for the development of the business field. 2. To develop the ability to think creatively and innovatively, using the company as a key component in future development. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning outcomes and assessment |
Able to demonstrate knowledge of the elements required to identifying and generate business opportunities and to commercialise ideas. - Tests, situation analysis, homework, presentations, midterm exam, final exam. Able to describe the sources and the process involved in generating and validating ideas and what is needed to protect and exploit them successfully. - Tests, situation analysis, homework, presentations, midterm exam, final exam. Able to identify and analyse the resources required for successful business development and determine how to obtain them. - Tests, situation analysis, homework, presentations, midterm exam, final exam. Able to discuss the importance of business and financial planning and how to develop a business plan. - Tests, situation analysis, homework, presentations, midterm exam, final exam. Able to interact effectively with others in a professional manner as well as negotiate and manage group work and decision-making. - Tests, situation analysis, homework, presentations, midterm exam, final exam. |
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| Evaluation criteria of study results |
Presentations - 20%
Midterm exam - 20% Tests - 10% Situation analysis - 5% Homework - 5% Final exam - 40% |
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| Course prerequisites | Bachelor degree. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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