This four-week long course is divided into lectures, seminars and workshops given by experienced professors, researchers and lecturers in the field of entrepreneurship. The program will also include a company visit where the students will be able to learn about the industries in the region of Jonkoping and a visit to the Science Park's business incubator and lab, which offers a flexible and creative infra-structure for knowledge-intensive companies in various phases and with varying needs.During the course students will be introduced to the topic of entrepreneurship, learn about the decision to become an entrepreneur, discover business opportunities and how to develop successful venture ideas. In other words how to go from an idea to an entrepreneurial firm, but also how to handle it as the company grows. The student will also learn how to analyse and understand the business environment, how to acquire and build resources and finally how to evaluate business plans.

Period
09-06-2014 - 04-07-2014 (4 weeks)

Target group
Undergraduate Business, Economics and Law students

Course aim
On completion of the course the students will be able to:Knowledge and understanding1. explain the steps and critical factors in the new venture establishment process2. explain key interrelationships between a firm and its environment3. explain the arguments for and against writing a business plan from the perspective of an entrepreneuror a potential venture capitalist4. explain the composition and structure of a business planSkills and abilities1. develop the ability to implement the theoretical material to the empirical material provided and analyse it2. develop their written and presentation skills3. develop group and project work skillsJudgement and approach1. critically evaluate the fit between different elements of a business plan2. increase their entrepreneurial self-efficacy



Credits
10.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
SEK 15[Convert to USD]The tuition to participate in the program. This do not cover the social program or accommodationSEK 1000[Convert to USD]OptionalIt covers Welcome lunch, social activitites, company visit, cultural trip and farewell dinner. Great fun!

Course leader
Johan LarssonPlease contact summerprogram@jibs.hj.se if you have any questions

Jonkoping International Business School JIBS Summer Programme
Address: Jonkoping International Business School P.O. Box 1026
Postal code: 551 11
City: Jonkoping
Country: Sweden
Website: http://hj.se/jibs/en/education/summer-programme.html
E-mail: summerprogram@jibs.hj.se
Phone: +46 (0)36 101712