Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship is defined as value creation by observing business

opportunities. In Recommendation of the European Parliament and the Council

of 18 December 2006 on key competences for lifelong learning, one of the eight

key competences is “sense of initiative and entrepreneurship”. Today,

unemployment is an important challenge with which not only developing but also

developed countries are faced. In this respect, entrepreneurship is important for

social policies, as well as for economic policies. Growth and stability, in other

words development of a country, is dependent on investments and the

establishment of innovative businesses that manufacture products with high

added value. That is why developing innovation and entrepreneurship cultures

and creating entrepreneurship ecosystems are of particular importance for

individuals, businesses and society. Another key competence defined by the

European Council is technology literacy, which requires individuals to use

technology effectively and generate innovative products by means of technology.

This course is designed to develop both technology and entrepreneurship skills.

You may find this course interesting if you plan to be a technology entrepreneur.

This five-week course is mainly based on individual learning. You are required to

carry out a series of activities every week, and share them with the instructor.

With feedback from the instructor, you will make necessary revisions on the

assignments, and create a kind of portfolio. At the end of the course, you are

expected to develop a detailed business plan. You are required to carry out all

activities and submit your business plan to the instructor to complete the course

successfully.