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AH2019 Innovation and Entrepreneurship 7.5 credits

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Course syllabus AH2019 (Autumn 2012–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus AH2019 (Autumn 2012–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

  • The theory of entrepreneurship
  • The role entrepreneurship for economic growth
  • Financing  entrepreneurship
  • Institutional aspects of entrepreneurship
  • Entrepreneurship policy

Intended learning outcomes

The purpose is to provide students a solid knowledge of the forces that prompt entrepreneurship, why entrepreneurship is important for industrial dynamics, growth and societal prosperity in an internationalized and highly competitive environment. Financing,  and policy implications will also be addressed.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

180 credits of university studies including at least 30 credits in mathematics/economics/managerial and documented proficiency in English B or equivalent (TOEFL, IELTS eg).

Literature

Parker, S, (2009), The Economics of Entrepreneurship, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge

Baumol, W. (1968), “Entrepreneurship in Economic Theory”, American Economic Review, 56, 64-71.

Baumol, W. J. (1990), “Entrepreneurship, Productive, Unproductive, and Destructive, The Journal of Political Economy, Vol. 98, 5:893-921

Wennekers  S. and R. Thurik, (1999) “Linking Entrepreneurship and Growth“ Small Business Economics 13: 27-55

Baumol, (2005) “Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Growth the David-Goliath symbiosis”, Mimeo, New York University, New York.

Artiklar

Examination and completion

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • INL1 - Assignment, 2.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
  • TEN2 - Exam, 5.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

ITM/Industrial Economics and Management

Main field of study

This course does not belong to any Main field of study.

Education cycle

Second cycle