Introduction to Entrepreneurship
BASIC DATA
course listing
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course code
TMJ0130
course title in Estonian
Ettevõtluse alused
course title in English
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
course volume CP
2.00
ECTS credits
3.00
to be declared
yes
fully online course
not
assessment form
Graded assessment
teaching semester
autumn - spring
language of instruction
Estonian
English
The course is a prerequisite
Commercialisation of Science (MMJ5270)
International Entrepreneurship (MMJ5290)
Social Entrepreneurship (MMJ5240)
Venture Creation (MMJ5250)
Study programmes that contain the course
code of the study programme version
course compulsory
EAAB16/25
yes
EACB17/25
yes
EANB16/25
no
EARB16/25
yes
HAJB08/25
yes
IACB17/25
yes
IAIB25/25
yes
IVSB17/25
no
LARB17/25
yes
MVEB14/25
yes
VDLR14/25
no
VDSR25/25
yes
VDVR25/25
no
VDXR17/25
no
YAFB02/25
no
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Structural units teaching the course
MM - Department of Business Administration
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course aims in Estonian
Aine eesmärk on luua terviklik arusaam interdistsiplinaarsest fenomenist, ettevõtlusest ja selle rollist majandusmootorina, anda teadmised ja tehnikad isikliku arengu suunamisel ettevõtliku käitumise ja ettevõtluses oluliste pädevuste arendamisel ning arendada arusaamist ettevõtluskeskkonnast ja finantskirjaoskust.
course aims in English
The aim of this course is to create a comprehensive understanding of the interdisciplinary phenomenon of entrepreneurship and its role as an engine for economic growth, provide knowledge and techniques for personal development enhancing enterprising behaviour and important competencies in business, and advance students understanding of entrepreneurial environment and financial literacy.
learning outcomes in the course in Est.
Õppeaine läbinud üliõpilane:
- mõistab arenguuskumuse ja ettevõtluspädevuste rolli ettevõtluses ning enda arengu kohti, tunneb ettevõtlusprotsessi ja selle interdistsiplinaarset olemust;
- teab ja oskab analüüsida ettevõtluskeskkonda, (äri)võimalusi jätkusuutlikkuse perspektiivist;
- omab ülevaadet turundusprintsiipidest ja finantskirjaoskusest ettevõtluses, oskab hinnata lihtsamaid turundusstrateegiaid ja ettevõtte üldist finantsseisu ärimudeli kontekstis;
- oskab koostada ärimudeli omahinna ja tasuvuspunkti kalkulatsiooniga;
- arendab enda ettevõtluspädevusi, sh meeskonnatööd, loovust, planeerimisoskust - enesejuhtimist.
learning outcomes in the course in Eng.
After completing this course, the student:
- understands the role of growth mindset and entrepreneurial competences in entrepreneurship and areas for own development; understands the entrepreneurial process and its interdisciplinary nature;
- knows and analyses the business environment and opportunities from the perspective of sustainability;
- is orienting in marketing principles and basic financial literacy in business model context with ability of evaluate simpler marketing strategies and the company's general financial situation;
- can create a business model with initial cost and break-even point calculations;
- develops own entrepreneurial competences, incl. teamwork, creativity, planning skills - self-management.
brief description of the course in Estonian
Jätkusuutliku ja väärtustloova ettevõtluse roll ning võimalused muutuvas majanduskeskkonnas, ettevõtluskeskkonna analüüs.
Trendid ärivõimaluste kujunemisel. Kliendi vaade ja teekond, muutuvad väärtused ja kommunikatsioon.
Väärtuspakkumise kujunemine ärimudeliks. Tehnoloogia ja ärimudeli innovatsioon. Ärimudeli eetiline vaade, väärtused ja vastutustundlikkus.
Äriprojekti finantsprojektsioon – omahind, tasuvuspunkt ja finantsaruannete lugemisoskus.
Ettevõtlus – teadus või kunst? Ülevaated uurimisvaldkondadest ja suundadest ettevõtlusvaldkonnas.
Reflektsioon - arendame läbi kursuse ettevõtluspädevusi, sh. meeskonnatööd, loovust, planeerimisoskust metatunnetuse ja enesejuhtimiseni. Mõõdame arengut.
brief description of the course in English
The role and opportunities of sustainable and value-creating entrepreneurship in a changing economic environment, analysis of the business environment.
Trends in the development of business opportunities. Customer-centricity and journey mapping, changing values and communication.
Development of a value proposition into a business model. Technology and business model innovation. Ethical view of the business model, values and social responsibility.
Financial projection of a business project - cost price, break-even and ability to read financial statements.
Entrepreneurship - science or art? Overviews of research areas in the field of entrepreneurship.
Reflection - we develop entrepreneurial competencies through the course, incl. teamwork, creativity, planning skills up to metacognition and self-management. Assessing the advancement.
type of assessment in Estonian
Eristav hindamine.
type of assessment in English
Grading.
independent study in Estonian
Äriidee loomine, ärivõimaluste hindamine, turu- uuring, ärimudeli kavandamine.
independent study in English
Business idea generation, assessment of business opportunities, market research, business model design.
study literature
Neck, H.; Neck, Ch.P.; Murray, E.L. Entrepreneurship. The practice and mindset. 14th.ed. 2020.
study forms and load
daytime study: weekly hours
2.0
session-based study work load (in a semester):
lectures
0.5
lectures
-
practices
0.0
practices
-
exercises
1.5
exercises
-
lecturer in charge
-
LECTURER SYLLABUS INFO
semester of studies
teaching lecturer / unit
language of instruction
Extended syllabus or link to Moodle or to home page
2025/2026 autumn
Ekaterina Demiankova, MM - Department of Business Administration
English
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    2024/2025 spring
    Airi Noppel, MM - Department of Business Administration
    Estonian
      Basel Osama Sayed Ahmed Hammoda, MM - Department of Business Administration
      English
        Extended syllabus TMJ0130 English - Spring 2025.pdf 
        2024/2025 autumn
        Airi Noppel, MM - Department of Business Administration
        Estonian
          Ekaterina Demiankova, MM - Department of Business Administration
          English
            Extended syllabus TMJ0130 autumn 2024.pdf 
            2023/2024 spring
            Airi Noppel, MM - Department of Business Administration
            Estonian
              Basel Osama Sayed Ahmed Hammoda, MM - Department of Business Administration
              English
                Extended syllabus TMJ0130 English - Spring 2024.pdf 
                Course description in Estonian
                Course description in English