Entrepreneurship and Business in Latin America (2cr)
Code: 5A00CM29-3001
General information
- Enrollment
- 02.04.2020 - 19.04.2020
- Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
- 02.04.2020 - 31.05.2020
- Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 2 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 2 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Distance learning
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Business Administration, International Business
- Teachers
- Dario Liberona
- Course
- 5A00CM29
Evaluation scale
1-5
Objective
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.
Content
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
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.
Assessment criteria, good (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.
Assessment criteria, excellent (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.
Qualifications
Prerequisites and co-requisites: No previous studies are required.