Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester

Exchange students and Fulbright students: 15 April for the autumn semester.

Type of course

Admission requirements

Admission requirements:

Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse. Admission procedures for foreign applicants, please read: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=351800

Admission code: 9199

Course content

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The candidate:

· Can explain central approaches and theories of entrepreneurship and innovation

· Can identify different types of entrepreneurship and innovation

· Can explain processes of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship

· Has basic knowledge of Business Model Design

General competence

The candidate:

· Can assess an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset

· Can think creatively

Language of instruction

Teaching methods

Topics will be addressed through:

- Lectures

- Readings

- Class discussions

- Assignments

Class attendance is obligatory (at least 70%)

Upon completion, the course will be anonymously evaluated by students

Assessment

- 1 written individual assignment

- 70% attendance in class

Required attendance and assignments must be approved in order to take the exam

Individual, written home exam (5000 - 7000 words). Duration: one week.

Grades: A - E for passed exam, F for failed. Possibility of resit exam in case of F

Retake is offered in the beginning of the following semester in cases of grade F and Fail.

Recommended reading/syllabus