Entrepreneurship and Business in Latin America (2op)

Osaamistavoitteet

Learning outcomes: Students will know Latin American market, the most important startup ecosystems in the region, general aspects of innovation, general aspects of setting a new business in Latin America.

Sisältö

Content:
• Introduction to Latin America
• About Latin American markets
• General characteristics of the markets
• Entrepreneurship in Latin America
• Innovation on the region
• Unicorns in Latin America
• Startup ecosystems
• Interesting business/startups projects in Latam
• Startup Chile and other incubators in the region

Esitietovaatimukset

Prerequisites and co-requisites: No previous studies are required.

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student has participated actively in the course. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the basic concepts of the course: Student has been able to use the basic concepts of the course in the assignments.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

The student has carried out work very well and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop solutions in the assignments of the course.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student has carried out work to an excellent standard and participated actively and constructively. Student has shown in the course ability to comprehend the concepts of the course and apply the concepts in practical business cases: Student has been able to develop creative solutions in the assignment of the course.