Learning outcome for the academic discipline

Teaching Methods

Assessment Tools

Learning Outcome Code

Learning Outcome

1.

Knowledge:

1.1

understanding different forms of entrepreneurship and the specifics of a start-up enterprise; becoming familiar with possible options for financing a start-up; identifying the features of choosing a start-up business model;

Lecture, seminar, discussion

Oral questioning, case study, control exercises, control (modular) work, final assessment, pass/fail exam

1.2

content of the decision-making processes at the initial stage of starting a business under uncertainty and dynamic market changes;

1.3

methods and technologies of entrepreneurial activity, modern business models, and latest market development trends;

Lecture, seminar-discussion with elements of analysis, case analysis

1.4

key differences among various start-up financing options, risk assessment of projects, and scenario analysis of project economic efficiency.

2.

Skills/Abilities:

2.1

developing skills to launch a start-up; revealing features of managing an enterprise’s innovative development; generating own business ideas and creative solutions to complex business cases;

Training sessions, team projects, case-solving, situational exercises, discussions

Project presentations, oral questioning, tests, case study, control (modular) work, final assessment, pass/fail exam

2.2

applying skills in brand creation and brand management; creating programs to build customer loyalty and retention; selecting optimal interactive marketing tools, promoting through social networks; learning the specifics of virtual business operations;

2.3

identifying approaches to positioning a start-up; developing effective presentation techniques for a start-up; 

Training sessions, team projects, discussions

2.4

strengthening the ability to develop a start-up business plan; forming a business model, drafting detailed financial and marketing plans, and creating sales and promotion plans for products and services;

Training sessions, team projects, case-solving, situational exercises, discussions

2.5

learning effective techniques for assembling a team capable of working in a start-up format;

Training sessions, team projects, discussions

2.6

gaining practical skills in developing individual and corporate social responsibility programs.

Training sessions, team projects, discussions

3.

Communication

Developing practical teamwork skills in students, specifically:

Practical training sessions, discussions, case-solving, situational exercises

Performance in training tasks, situational exercises, case studies, presentations, control (modular) work, final assessment, pass/fail exam

3.1

conveying information, ideas, problems, solutions, personal experience, and arguments;

3.2

ability to work in a team — taking responsibility to achieve common goals;

3.3

oral and written professional communication with economic stakeholders to ensure business growth and development;

3.4

understanding the foundations of building partnerships for effective start-up operations.

4.

Responsibility and Autonomy

demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility and the ability to be accountable for professional or managerial decisions and recommendations that may affect company development:

Training sessions, discussions, case-solving, situational exercises, project presentation

Project presentation of a new business venture, control (modular) work, final assessment, pass/fail exam

4.1

forming judgments that take into account social, scientific, and ethical aspects;

4.2

organizing and leading the professional development of individuals and groups;

4.3

substantiating operational, tactical, and strategic management decisions related to the financial and economic aspects of enterprise development;

4.4

generating original practical ideas based on principles of academic culture and integrity;

4.5

ability to continue studies with a high degree of autonomy;

4.6

capacity for independent and critical thinking.