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Current Topics in Entrepreneurship
(dt. Current Topics in Entrepreneurship)

Level, degree of commitment Specialization module, compulsory elective module
Forms of teaching and learning,
workload		 Lecture (2 SWS), recitation class (2 SWS),
(attendance: 50 hours, preparation and follow-up: 60 hours, preparation of the presentation: 5 hours, exam preparation: 65 hours)
Credit points,
formal requirements		 6 CP
Course requirement(s):
Examination type: Written examination. IMPORTANT: This module is offered by FB02; the exam can only be retaken twice.
Language,
Grading		 English,
The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program M.Sc. Business Administration.
Duration,
frequency		 One semester,
each summer semester
Person in charge of the module's outline Prof. Dr. Vivien Procher

Contents

Entrepreneurship is a multifaceted phenomenon and this course covers current issues in entrepreneurship. Topics include a general introduction, hybrid entrepreneurship, corporate entrepreneurship, social entrepreneurship, and policy instruments to support entrepreneurship. Some of the topics may vary in order to always be able to respond to current developments in the field of entrepreneurship.


Qualification Goals

After completing the module, students will be able to

  • name opportunities and challenges in the field of entrepreneurship and explain the requirements for successfully founding and managing a company,
  • describe the growth and life cycle of a newly founded company and apply entrepreneurship tools to overcome the challenges of founding a company.
  • Through thematic specialization, students learn to better assess and analyze selected aspects of entrepreneurship.

The course supports students in developing an entrepreneurial mindset.


Prerequisites

None.


Applicability

Module imported from M.Sc. Business Administration.

When studying M.Sc. Business Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Free Compulsory Elective Modules.

The module is assigned to the focus area Innovation and Information. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.


Recommended Reading

(not specified)



Please note:

This page describes a module according to the latest valid module guide in Winter semester 2025/26. Most rules valid for a module are not covered by the examination regulations and can therefore be updated on a semesterly basis. The following versions are available in the online module guide:

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