Lecture Bachelor: Principles of Entrepreneurship

Format

Principles of Entrepreneurship (PoE) takes place in the first term of the summer semester 2026. The course combines lectures with accompanying tutorials in which the content is deepened and applied.

Lecture: Thursdays 8–12 am, JUR 4 (Universitätsstr. 14–16)

Tutorial: Tuesdays 2–4 pm, SCH 100.2 (Scharnhorststr. 100)

Please note: As the first term is shorter than usual this summer semester, two lecture sessions (21.04. and 12.05.) will exceptionally take place on Tuesdays in the tutorial slot. Individual dates may still shift during the semester. We will keep you updated via Learnweb. Please enroll in the Learnweb course to stay informed about all updates.

The course is open to students of the following degree programs and examination regulations: Business Administration (PO 2018 and PO 2022), Information Systems (from PO 2022), and Economics (PO 2022). The course can also be taken as part of General Studies (3 credit points). Please check your examination regulations for module allocation. For other examination regulations, please contact the examination office to verify eligibility.

Frequently asked questions about the course are answered in the Factbook. 
Language English
Credit Points 6
Content This module provides an introduction to entrepreneurship. The learning content includes the basics of entrepreneurship with regard to entrepreneurial decisions, the creation of business models, and the recognition of opportunities and risks. Students learn how to think and act entrepreneurially in order to successfully implement ideas and innovation processes. In addition, students learn what sources of financing are available and what methods they can use to evaluate young companies.
Professional skills

The students

  • develop a deep understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset
  • understand how to deal with opportunities and challenges of entrepreneurial activities
  • develop an understanding of the innovation process and understand the relevance of customer needs for the development of new products
  • get an overview of possible sources of financing for start-ups
  • learn how to apply different methods for the evaluation of young companies
  • learn to adopt different perspectives and to convince stakeholders of an idea
Examination  Digital exam taken on-site during the early examination period. Further information on dates can be found on the examination office website.
Attendance Attendance is strongly recommended to enhance learning.
Prerequisites None. This module provides an introduction to entrepreneurship, so no prior knowledge from other modules is required.
Contact

For questions about the course, please use the Learnweb forum exclusively. Emails are reserved for individual matters.

Contact person: Gerrit Kruse, M.Sc.