Planning and Starting up a Business (5cr)

Objective

The student can plan business operations, relating the plans to the business environment. The student can describe the antecedents of profitable business and apply his / her knowledge to writing a business plan. The student can produce basic documents relating to starting a business. The student knows the key stakeholders of a business and understands the importance of networking. The student knows the key sources of information in business management and can use them.

Content

- business planning
- information search
- business stakeholders
- starting a business

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has successfully completed the given assignments / sections and has participated in the course. The student is able to plan a business and knows the process of starting a business. The student is able to describe the significance of the operating environment. The student is able to draw up a business plan. The student knows the main sources of business information and is able to use them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has completed the given tasks/sections well and has actively participated in the course. The student is able to plan a business well and knows the process of starting a business. The student is able to describe the significance of the operating environment. The student is able to draw up a business plan. The student knows the main sources of business information and is able to use them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has completed the given assignments/sections commendably and has actively and constructively participated in the course. The student is able to plan business admirably and knows the process of starting a business. The student is able to describe the significance of the operating environment. The student is able to draw up a business plan. The student knows the main sources of business information and is able to use them.