Topics in Innovation & Entrepreneurship II
Module WIB18833
This module handbook serves to describe contents, learning outcome, methods and examination type as well as linking to current dates for courses and module examination in the respective sections.
Module version of WS 2011/2
There are historic module descriptions of this module. A module description is valid until replaced by a newer one.
Whether the module’s courses are offered during a specific semester is listed in the section Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature below.
| available module versions | |
|---|---|
| SS 2012 | WS 2011/2 |
Basic Information
WIB18833 is a semester module in German or English language at Bachelor’s level which is offered every semester.
This Module is included in the following catalogues within the study programs in physics.
- Catalogue of soft-skill courses
| Total workload | Contact hours | Credits (ECTS) |
|---|---|---|
| 180 h | 60 h | 6 CP |
Content, Learning Outcome and Preconditions
Content
The module deals with different topics within entrepreneurship research such as
- discovering entrepreneurial role models, this might include to explore
o links between role models and entrepreneurial intentions
o reasons for the choice of the entrepreneurial career
- psychology of entrepreneurship, this might include to explore
o personality dimensions of entrepreneurs
o entrepreneurial cognition
- entrepreneurial leadership, this might include to explore
o behavioral forms of leadership
o creating and managing innovative organizations
- ideation and venture creation, this might include to explore
o the process of obtaining creative ideas
o the process model of entrepreneurial venture creation
- venture growth, this might include to explore
o how new ventures grow and where growth occurs
o different impact factors on new venture growth
- internationalization and strategic entrepreneurship, this might include to explore
o the speed of entrepreneurial internationalization
o enabling forces of technology, competition, perceptions, knowledge and networks
The module provides students with deepening insights into entrepreneurship literature. Besides writing a seminar paper, this involves presenting their final results.
- discovering entrepreneurial role models, this might include to explore
o links between role models and entrepreneurial intentions
o reasons for the choice of the entrepreneurial career
- psychology of entrepreneurship, this might include to explore
o personality dimensions of entrepreneurs
o entrepreneurial cognition
- entrepreneurial leadership, this might include to explore
o behavioral forms of leadership
o creating and managing innovative organizations
- ideation and venture creation, this might include to explore
o the process of obtaining creative ideas
o the process model of entrepreneurial venture creation
- venture growth, this might include to explore
o how new ventures grow and where growth occurs
o different impact factors on new venture growth
- internationalization and strategic entrepreneurship, this might include to explore
o the speed of entrepreneurial internationalization
o enabling forces of technology, competition, perceptions, knowledge and networks
The module provides students with deepening insights into entrepreneurship literature. Besides writing a seminar paper, this involves presenting their final results.
Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to read and understand related literature on the topic of entrepreneurship. Furthermore, students are able to create their own seminar paper. Additionally, they will be able to present their paper and summarize their findings. Moreover, students learn how to lead a discussion on their topic. Finally, they understand entrepreneurial processes.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- explain entrepreneurship concepts related to a specific topic.
- discuss current topics within the field of entrepreneurship.
- apply previously discussed approaches to topic specific issues within the field of entrepreneurship.
- evaluate these approaches and their outcomes.
- develop suitable approaches for specific entrepreneurship issues.
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- explain entrepreneurship concepts related to a specific topic.
- discuss current topics within the field of entrepreneurship.
- apply previously discussed approaches to topic specific issues within the field of entrepreneurship.
- evaluate these approaches and their outcomes.
- develop suitable approaches for specific entrepreneurship issues.
Preconditions
Technology and Innovation Management: Introduction
Courses, Learning and Teaching Methods and Literature
Courses and Schedule
| Type | SWS | Title | Lecturer(s) | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SE | 4 | Topics in Innovation and Entrepreneurship (WIB18833): Solving Case Studies: An Introduction |
Mittermaier, A.
Responsible/Coordination: Patzelt, H. |
Mon, 09:00–12:00, virtuell and singular or moved dates |
eLearning |
Learning and Teaching Methods
The seminar consists of an introduction to the subject where the topics for each group’s seminar paper will be decided. Based on their topic student groups prepare their seminar paper which they will present at the end of the course. Furthermore, the seminar involves (group and/or) individual feedback sessions, where students can share their progress and receive feedback. The students are supervised by the instructors of the module who are members or guest lecturers of the chair.
Media
Presentation slides
Literature
Hisrich, R. D. / Peters, M. P. / Shepherd, D. A.: Entrepreneurship, 8th edition, McGraw-Hill, 2010 (optional)
Further readings will be announced at the course introduction.
Further readings will be announced at the course introduction.
Module Exam
Description of exams and course work
The grading is based on a seminar paper (75%, ~20 pages) and a presentation (25%, ~30 min). Based on the seminar paper it is examined to which extent students are able to elaborate complex topics in the field of entrepreneurship. Hence, students need to choose a specific topic within the field of entrepreneurship in the beginning of the course. A final presentation proves if students are able to present their findings comprehensible, precise and demonstrative as well as are able to perform powerfully and professionally.
Exam Repetition
There is a possibility to take the exam in the following semester.