Syllabus

Creativity for Entrepreneurs and Businesses

Code
GEU3DB
Points
7.5 Credits
Level
First Cycle
School
School of Culture and Society
Subject field
Entrepreneurship and Innovation (EUN)
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study
No main field of study1
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study
1GXX
Approved
Approved, 12 December 2024.
This syllabus is valid from 16 January 2025.
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Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • understand and apply fundamental concepts of creativity and their role in entrepreneurship and business development
  • analyse and apply creative processes in simulated business situations, including managing creative teams and handling resource constraints
  • reflect on how creativity influences innovation processes, especially in collaboration with customers and with the development of business models
  • assess their own and others’ creative abilities in simulated business contexts.

Course Content

The course has four parts. The first part introduces creative thinking and its impact on business and entrepreneurial processes. The second part addresses issues of creativity in the event of resource and time constraints, and how entrepreneurs and business owners deal with the challenges that result from these limitations. The third part highlights innovations and processes for involving customers in the development of new products and business models. The fourth part discusses creative leadership and the circumstances that affect work in creative teams, as well as challenges related to creativity in business operations.

Assessment

  • written assignments
  • active participation in seminars

Grades

The grading scale used for the final course grade is U–VG.

For a final grade of VG, students must achieve VG on their written assignments and for their active participation in seminars.

Grades are reported as follows:

  • Creativity for entrepreneurs and businesses - 7.5 Credits | U–VG

Entry Requirements

  • General entry requirements

Other Information

 There are a maximum of five examination sessions.

This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.

If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.