CdLM Business Administration

This module will develop the key factors that build an enterprising mindset. Students will learn what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur and determine whether starting a business, or working for a startup, is something potentially intersting. The course will introduce you to the entrepreneurial journey from finding an idea, to gaining traction in the marketplace, to raising capital for your venture. This course explains how entrepreneurs run structured experiments to validate ideas and refine business strategy. 

To achieve the above, the module will be workshop-based and activity-driven with less emphasis on formal lectures. Students will use case studies, practical exercises and group activities to develop their skills and we will develop their learning through discussion, presentations and self-assessment tools.

Academic development will be enhanced in the areas of  research skills, essays and report writing, and presentation skills.  Transferable employability skills will be developed via group interaction, teamwork and individual exercises.

At the end of this module the student will be able to:

L1. Explain the meaning of enterprise and entrepreneurship using examples.

L2. Apply a variety of approaches to solving problems in both team and individual situations.

L3. Describe the enterprising citizen and recognise examples of personal enterprising behaviour.

L4. Identify and discuss examples of entrepreneurial behaviour in organisations.

L5. Demonstrate a range of academic and professional skills required for successful employment in the field of business.

Traditional business programmes focus on preparing students for the world of employment. The present module entitled Entrepreneurship recognises that there are alternative, equally valid and rewarding futures available to our graduates. One of these is self-employment. Starting an enterprise requires qualities which in some ways are different from those demanded of an employee. This module examines ‘entrepreneurialness’ from a number of perspectives; we look at enterprise in the modern business world in the context of organisations, self-employment and crucially enterprise within ourselves.  We will learn about creativity, innovation, goal directed behaviour and risk-taking and discover that we already display many of these qualities. Alongside, we will also learn how an entrepreneur manages the knowledge circulaton within and outside his\her business.

The content of the program includes:

Note. The program could be slightly changed according to the level of the knowledge of the students.

The module combines theoretical frameworks, practicalities and experience the realities of Entrepreneurialism. The module offers different activities such as workshops, guest speakers, etc. In addition to this, access to expertise from a variety of academic staff, entrepreneurs, and support agencies will provide the opportunity to learn and put into practice digital and entrepreneurial skills.

 Attendance to both the lecture and the group session is compulsory, if you want to be undertake the exam for attendees.

The exam  will be delivered in the oral form in presence. For further queries, please email Prof.ssa Pera at rebecca.pera@unito.it

For the academic year 2023\2024, the exam will be structured in a mix method form for attendees which requests: 1. the development of a group project; 2. an individual oral exam.

Assessment Outcome:

Group assessment: 60% of final grade

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Oral exam on theory: 40% of final grade