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Entrepreneurial Creativity 7,5 Credits

The course introduces participants to theoretical concepts and practical tools for problem-solving and decision-making in an entrepreneurial context. Participants will develop the understanding and skills necessary to engage in creative problem-solving at an individual and team level – and in different entrepreneurial and organisational contexts. Important topics covered by the course include the fit between opportunity type and decision-making mode; the identification and refining of opportunities; problem-solving; systems perspectives and the evaluation of the feasibility of venture ideas.

Course Contents

The course introduces participants to theoretical concepts and practical tools for creative work and problem-solving in an entrepreneurial context. Participants will develop the understanding and skills necessary to engage in creative problem-solving at an individual and team level – and in different entrepreneurial and organisational contexts. Important topics covered by the course include theories of creative behaviour, the identification and refining of opportunities; problem-solving; systems perspectives and the evaluation of the feasibility of venture ideas.

Connection to Research and Practice

The content of the course relates primarily to research on processes of renewal and entrepreneurship in both new ventures and existing organisations. Relevant insights from past and/or ongoing projects in which JIBS faculty participate are incorporated into the course to enhance participants’ learning. Participants are encouraged to reflect on the connections between theoretical concepts introduced in the course, their own experiences and/or the experience of guest lecturers.

Prerequisites

60 credits in Business Administration or Economics (or the equivalent) or at least 15 credits of courses in management, leadership, organizations or entrepreneurship/innovation and at least 5 years relevant work experience within leadership/management and/or innovation, product or service development (or the equivalent).

Level of Education: Undergraduate
Course code/Ladok code: JENN11
The course is conducted at: Jönköping International Business School

Previous and ongoing course occasions

Type of course
Single subject
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn 2021: Nov 01 - Jan 16
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Number of places
10
Course coordinator
Duncan Levinsohn
Examiner
Duncan Levinsohn
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Syllabus
HTML  PDF
Application code
HJ-14182
Type of course
Program
Study type
Campus
Semester
Autumn 2021: Nov 01 - Jan 16
Rate of Study
50%
Language
English
Location
Jönköping
Time
Day
Course coordinator
Duncan Levinsohn
Examiner
Duncan Levinsohn
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
12500kr
Syllabus
HTML  PDF
Application code
HJ-J1164
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