Learning outcome

After completing the course the student should have the following learning outcomes in terms of knowledge, skills and competences:

• The current entrepreneurial situations for business people, men and women
• The woman’s perspective of entrepreneurship and leadership
• Aspects of networking, innovative business culture, ethics and gender research in an international context

Course Description

• The main concepts and alternative strategies of business entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity as a social process
• Leadership strategies and achievements
• Gender patterns in the workplace
• Educational and political policy regarding women in leadership positions
• Women and entrepreneurship
• Network communication and mentoring
• Business culture in Norway and in other countries

Teaching and Learning Methods

2-3 hrs/week, 15 weeks pr semester.

Lectures, case histories and studies, discussions, group or individual presentations, project-paper, educational field trips. An emphasis will be placed on student participation. The language of instruction is English. 80% participation is expected. Papers may be written in Norwegian, by special application.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio assessment, which will consist of oral presentations and 1-2 reports/projects/papers based on field study. Letter grades from A-F, last passing grade is E. All assessed elements of the course must be passed to pass the course.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean