Introduction

A BA in Innovation & Entrepreneurship provides a good introduction to the economic and business administration field; in addition you will increase your understanding of innovation and the challenges entrepreneurs and high growth companies face. After completing a BA in Innovation and Entrepreneurship you will have an education with a specialisation that gives you skills to work with development projects in both public and private sectors. Emphasis is on use of appropriate tools and methods, relevant examples and exercises as well as close cooperation with Norwegian and foreign businesses. You will also be well prepared to start a business.

Target Group and Admission Requirements

The study programme is intended for students who seek a greater understanding of innovation and its underlying processes. A large portion of the study programme involves project work in which the students work in groups on their own ideas and problem approaches, or those of others. Upon completing the study programme, students will possess a good foundation for starting their own businesses, advising others or doing creative work in larger enterprises.

Aim of the Programme

The study programme will provide students with a solid understanding of business development and the subjects and skills which support these processes. Entrepreneurship as a social phenomenon will also be discussed.

Learning outcome

On completion of the study programme, the candidate will have achieved the following learning outcomes in relation to knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge

The candidate has:

• Broad competence in basic areas of finance, marketing and administration
• A good understanding of the processes involved in business development and the systematization of business development activities

Skills

The candidate has:

• Basic knowledge and skills in the areas of entrepreneurship, product development, and intellectual property law; and of the processes involved in establishing, running and winding up various enterprises
• An excellent foundation for updating and developing his/her work-related knowledge and skills in the future

General competence

The candidate can:

• Participate actively in planning and completing projects in the private or public sector, and is familiar with national innovation initiatives.

Curriculum and structure

The study programme is associated with the 3-year Bachelor’s degree programme in Business Administration, and shares some of its courses. It also shares some of its other courses with other study programmes at the university college.

The entire study programme consists of 180 ECTS credits, divided into 30 ECTS credits per semester. Successful candidates will receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

The study programme is divided into courses that usually last 1 to 2 semesters with 3-8 teaching and supervision hours per week. Each course provides ECTS credits that correspond to the amount of work the course requires.

The study programme offers suggestions for the choice of optional courses. However, students may freely choose optional courses within the university college’s study programme; for more information, see the other study programmes at the university college. However, the study programme timetable and examination plan may restrict this choice. In some contexts, it will be important to make sure you choose the appropriate optional courses to ensure it is possible to gain admission to other study programmes.

Study trips involving preparatory and follow-up work are an important and obligatory part of the study programme. Students should expect to pay the whole or part of the study trip costs.

The study programme may be subject to change without notice.

Internationalization

Within the study programme it is possible to take 30 ECTS credits (one semester) at an educational institution abroad. The students should make themselves familiar with the agreements and funding that is available. Information may be found at the following website: http://www.hit.no/nor/HiT/AA-studere-ved-HiT/AA-studere-i-utlandet/Utveksling-fra-HiT/Hvor-kan-jeg-reise/HiTs-avtalepartnere

Teaching and Learning Methods

A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used in the study programme courses, including: lectures, seminars, group assignments, individual assignments and study trips. Traditional teaching methods may be supplemented by the active use of e-mail, online tools and databased model tools.

Scope of studies
The expected scope of work amounts to 1,600 hours per 60 ECTS credits per year, which corresponds to approximately 27 hours per ECTS credit.

Theory and Practical Training

The study programme has a theoretical basis, but emphasis will be given to using practical examples as far as possible in instruction. In the last semester of the third year it will be possible to choose between a course with a practical approach and two with more theoretical approaches. Studies / work experience in the 4th or 5th semester may be conducted abroad.

Assessment Methods

Candidates will be assessed on their knowledge of the study programme courses. The study programme uses a variety of assessment methods, which are explained in the individual course descriptions.

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