The course is directed to students aiming to become entrepreneurs as well as managers or project leaders focused on (international) business development. A core pedagogical idea in the course, is action based learning (or learning by experience). The aim is to prepare students with skills involved in launching and leading businesses but also to use those skills to develop and run businesses or business units with a direction toward innovation, international expansion and growth. The course is given and examined in English. The core course consists of four modules, which will be further described below:
Module 1. Perspectives on Strategy, 7.5 credits Module 2. Entrepreneurship and Business Growth 7.5 credits Module 3. Managing Networks and Internationalisation 7,5 credits Module 4. Strategizing in Business Development 7,5 credits