Camp Noste (3cr)

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Content scheduling

One-week intensive course

Objective

The student can describe and apply the process of turning new ideas and innovations into a profitable business. The student can use the help of external experts in development work.

Content

Students participate in Camp Noste with their business idea /company/product or service industry. If the student doesn’t have an idea, we give one. The aim of the course is to develop a product, service, or business idea and the best possible business model through the business development process. Idea will be tested and sparred with the help of experts in various fields. Themes include Business idea clarification, concept building, commercialization, team building, networks, sales and marketing, IPR, and pitching.
The course also includes a brief introduction to the Finnish business environment.

Materials

Materials provided by lecturer

Teaching methods

The course is a one-week intensive course with pre- and post-assignments to be completed. During the Camp Noste week, the students will work on developing their business ideas cooperatively.
Note: student must participate the entire week; no absences.

Employer connections

None

Exam schedules

n/a

Completion alternatives

None

Student workload

Total hours approx. 80
precourse assignment: 10 hours
active participation during intensive week: 40 hours
written assignment: 30 hours

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Evaluation rules (accepted/fail) for credits (maximum 3)
full participation and tasks done on time 3 credits
75 % participation and tasks done on time 2 credits
50 % participation and tasks done 1 credit

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student has participated in the process stages according to the instructions.

Further information

Participation for the whole week is required.