Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland 5 op (OY), spring 2024

08.01.2024–04.06.2024 Verkossa

Aika ja paikka

8.1.-4.6.2024
Online course

The course is an independent entity and its completion does not require other studies.

The course is an alternative to the Mikroyrittäjyyden perusteet 5 op course and is recommended to be done before the other courses.

Kohderyhmä

The target group for this course are mainly international participants who are interested in micro-entrepreneurship in Finland, interested in becoming a micro-entrepreneur, or are already working as entrepreneurs in Finland.

This course is conducted entirely in English and provides participants with practical resources and relevant information associated with entrepreneurship in Finland. It also provides information regarding the steps and considerations that international participants should be aware of when considering, or pursuing a career as a micro-entrepreneur in Finland.

Kouluttaja

Santeri Halonen, projektitutkija, Oulun yliopiston Mikroyrittäjyyskeskus MicroENTRE

More information about the educator: Santeri Halonen | Oulun yliopisto

Tavoitteet

- Gets to know the basic features of microentrepreneurship and enterprise management in the Finnish business context.
- Knows the definitions, characteristics as well as economic and societal impact of microenterprises.
- Understands the central elements of becoming an entrepreneur and managing economically sustainable business.
- Knows the key elements of making a business plan
- Recognizes the importance of company values, goals and entrepreneurial skills to the sustainable business management

Sisältö

The course provides an introduction a comprehensive understanding of the field of micro-entrepreneurship for participants who are interested in micro-entrepreneurship in Finland and/or who are interested in starting a career as a micro-entrepreneur.

The course provides basic understanding of the definitions and importance of micro-enterprises, and the special features of micro-entrepreneurship management. The content of the course includes identifying the importance of values, goals and competencies in relation to business success.

This course also provides practical tools for financial and business planning that can be utilised to support future and current entrepreneurs in both planning and running a micro-enterprise in Finland.
Additionally, participants are provided with links to relevant documentation, authorities and entrepreneurship networks in Finland.

Learning material:
Online material indicated by the teacher. Material in Moodle (videos, podcasts).

Assesment:
Pass / Fail
Approved completion of written assignments.

Huomioitavaa

Completion of the Introduction to starting a company in Finland 2 op / Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kesäyliopisto (ppkyo.fi) will be credited towards the content of this course.

Hinta

98 €

Ilmoittaudu

This course is available during the spring periods 2024. Registeration here: Mikroyrittäjyyden opintokokonaisuus 25-30 op (OY) / Pohjois-Pohjanmaan kesäyliopisto (ppkyo.fi)

Ilmoittautuminen on sitova. Viimeisen ilmoittautumispäivän jälkeen tapahtuvasta perumisesta laskutetaan puolet kurssimaksusta. Mikäli perumista ei tehdä lainkaan tai peruminen/keskeyttäminen tehdään koulutuksen alkamisen jälkeen, laskutetaan koko kurssimaksu. Peruutus tulee tehdä aina kirjallisesti. Kurssimaksut ovat ulosottokelpoisia (L 632/1998, 24 §). Kesäyliopisto ei palauta maksuja.

Tutoring and more information

Tutoring for summer university students: Students can receive tutoring from the teacher at agreed times.

For more information, please contact:

Kristiina Anttila, KM, Kerttu Saalasti Institute, University of Oulu, Education Planner.
kristiina.anttila@oulu.fi, +358 50 592 4626

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