Argomenti dell'insegnamento
The course provides a comprehensive, research-based and practiceoriented introduction to entrepreneurship. It develops students’ understanding of the entrepreneurial process, from recognizing opportunities to creating and shaping viable business models. Students explore how ideas are tested, evaluated, and refined in iterative processes. While the course emphasizes new venture creation, it also broadens the perspective by highlighting the relevance of entrepreneurial thinking within existing organizations, whether in early growth phases or during later strategic renewal. The course fosters the development of key competencies such as entrepreneurial decision-making, resourcefulness in constrained settings, and the ability to navigate uncertainty. By engaging with academic literature, case studies, and hands-on activities, students cultivate a mindset that enables them to act entrepreneurially and respond effectively to complex challenges. Ultimately, the course prepares students to identify and seize opportunities in an everchanging environment.

Modalità di insegnamento
Frontal lectures, case discussions & project-based activities

Modalità d'esame
Oral: Group project work presentation (70%) - Knowledge and understanding, Ability to apply knowledge and understanding, Making judgments, Communication skills, Learning skills Written: Written assignment to be handed in by a specified deadline (30%) - Knowledge and understanding, Ability to apply knowledge and understanding, Making judgments, Communication skills, Learning skills No exam for non-attending students. Students attending less than 75% of the lectures will automatically fail the course.

Criteri di valutazione
Assessment is based on the topics covered, the expected learning outcomes, and the educational objectives outlined in this syllabus. Students will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate both theoretical understanding and practical application of key concepts in entrepreneurship. Group project presentation (70%): This component assesses students’ ability to apply entrepreneurial knowledge in a collaborative setting. Evaluation criteria include the clarity and coherence of the business concept, logical structure and argumentation, integration of course topics, and the ability to establish meaningful connections between theory and practice. Communication skills are also assessed, including the ability to present ideas convincingly, respond to questions, and engage in critical discussion. Written assignment (30%): This component evaluates individual understanding and analytical depth. Students are expected to demonstrate familiarity with key frameworks and methods while critically engaging with entrepreneurial thinking. The assignment will be assessed based on the clarity of expression, logical consistency, integration of course content, and the ability to make informed judgments based on acquired knowledge. Both components aim to measure students’ progress in developing entrepreneurial competencies, critical thinking, and reflective learning.