Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland (OPEN UNI)

1.9.2024 - 8.6.2025

5 cr

Registration period closed

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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 importance of micro-enterprises the special features of micro-entrepreneurship management. The content of the course includes the importance of values, goals and competencies in relation to business success. This course also provides practical tools for financial and business planning that 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.

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Dates

1.9.2024 - 8.6.2025

Fields

Business, administration and law

Scope

5 cr

1 component

Code

AAB012

What you need to know before the course

What you will learn

After completing the course, the student * Has become familiar with the Finnish entrepreneurial environment and understands the importance of micro-enterprises in it. * Understands the central elements of managing and planning economically sustainable business. * Understands the cost structure of a company. * Recognizes the importance of company values, goals and entrepreneurial competences in sustainable business management.

Learning material

Additional information

The course can be partially credited with completed AY00AM99 Introduction to Starting a Company in Finland (2 ECTS study credits). 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.

Organiser

Oulun yliopisto

Contact details

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi

Belongs to themes:

Renewal of working life and competence