Course description

• Course content
• Learning outcome
• Admission
• Prerequisites

• Teaching
• Examination
• Evaluation

Course content

This course will continue as MCT4015 at NTNU from the fall semester 2019.

The aim of the course is to develop theoretical and practical knowledge of the foundations of entrepreneurship and how they can be applied in practice. Through a combination of readings, exercises, and practical, action-based learning, students will practice identifying problems, developing solutions, and learning how to bring their ideas (both business and non-business) into reality.

Learning outcome

• An overview of the theoretical foundations of entrepreneurship and how to apply them in practice
• Improve the capacity to challenge assumptions, identify problems, ask questions, understand users, run tests, and iterate solutions
• Improve the ability to effectively communicate ideas and gain stakeholder buy-in
• Demonstrate knowledge about different strategies to realise opportunities (from effectuation to Design Thinking)
• Move from a passive mindset of asking ¡°what do I do?¡± towards an active mindset of ¡°I know what to try."

Admission

Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Prerequisites

Formal prerequisite knowledge

Admission to the master's programme Music, Communication and Technology.

Teaching

• Classes throughout the semester which include discussion, exercises, and reflective learning activities
• Assigned readings and lectures

Compulsory activities:

• Completion of learning diary
• Participation in at least 4 out of 5 seminars

Examination

Oral group presentation. A pitch presentation before an expert panel.
All relevant audio-visual presentation materials (e.g. website, video, prototype, etc.) should be handed in prior to the presentation, and the compulsory activities must be passed in order to take the exam.

Language of examination

The examination text is given in English, and you submit your response in English.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

• Explanation of grades and appeals

Resit an examination

• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Resitting an examination

Withdrawal from an examination

A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.

If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

Special examination arrangements

Application form, deadline and requirements for special examination arrangements.

Evaluation

The course is subject to continuous evaluation. At regular intervals we also ask students to participate in a more comprehensive evaluation.