140.031 (15S) Recognising Opportunities (Course B)

Sommersemester 2015

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First course session
23.03.2015 16:00 - 18:00 B02.2.05 On Campus
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Overview

Lecturer
Course title german Recognising Opportunities (Course B)
Type Lecture - Colloquia (continuous assessment course )
Hours per Week 2.0
ECTS credits 2.0
Registrations 15 (60 max.)
Organisational unit
Language of instruction Englisch
Course begins on 23.03.2015

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Course Information

Intended learning outcomes

On completing this course, students: -will have state of the art knowledge of the field of entrepreneurship research -will have a deep theoretical understanding of entrepreneurship research in general and the entrepreneurial process in particular -can critically reflect theoretical contributions to the field. -can apply / reflect theoretical contributions in the real business world.

Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools

The topics are discussed from a research perspective, addressing theoretical frameworks, findings, contributions and implications. Students are expected to participate actively, based on structured and well-formulated arguments. Class sessions will consist of lectures as well as student presentations. In the periods before and after sessions, you will read assigned material, reflect on it and work on assignments (self-study).

Course content

Please refer to the detailed course guide, which was provided to all registered students.

Topics

  • The institutional context of entrepreneurship
  • Opportunity recognition 1/2 - The psychological perspective
  • Opportunity recognition 2/2 - Causation and effectuation
  • Opportunity development 1 - Networks
  • Opportunity exploitation 2 - Growth
  • Opportunity exploitation 3 - Corporate entrepreneurship

Teaching objective

The objective of this course is to give a short overview over key areas of entrepreneurship research. A major organizing principle is the entrepreneurial process (Moroz and Hindle, 2011) that consists of opportunity recognition, opportunity development and opportunity exploitation. In each session, we explore (a) the theoretical foundations, and (b) the application in entrepreneurship research that underlies these process elements.

Literature

Davidsson, P. (2005). Researching Entrepreneurship. Springer, New York.

Examination information

Im Fall von online durchgeführten Prüfungen sind die Standards zu beachten, die die technischen Geräte der Studierenden erfüllen müssen, um an diesen Prüfungen teilnehmen zu können.

Grading scheme

Grade / Grade grading scheme

Position in the curriculum

  • Master's degree programme Applied Business Administration (SKZ: 918, Version: 12W.4)
    • Subject: Entrepreneurship II - Sociology (Compulsory elective)
      • Erkennen von Opportunities oder Migration, Gender, Familie ( 2.0h VC / 2.0 ECTS)
        • 140.031 Recognising Opportunities (Course B) (2.0h VK / 2.0 ECTS)

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Sommersemester 2022
  • 140.031 VC Opportunities and their Recognition and Discovery (Course B) (2.0h / 4.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2021
  • 140.031 VC Opportunities and their Recognition and Discovery (Course B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2020
  • 140.031 VC Erkennen von Opportunities (Kurs B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2019
  • 140.031 VC Erkennen von Opportunities (Kurs B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2018
  • 140.031 VC Erkennen von Opportunities (Kurs B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2017
  • 140.031 VC Erkennen von Opportunities (Kurs B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2016
  • 140.031 VC Erkennen von Opportunities (Kurs B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2014
  • 140.031 VK Erkennen von Opportunities (Kurs B) (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)
Sommersemester 2013
  • 140.031 VK Erkennen von Opportunities (2.0h / 2.0ECTS)