Course on Entrepreneurial Skills

The Course on Entrepreneurial Skills is designed to introduce students to the development process of an entrepreneurial project, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the dynamics of teamwork. This 1.5 ECTS course aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to collaborate in intercultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Course Details

• Date: 13 October 2025 - 18 December 2025
• Location: Lund, Sweden
• Host University: Lund University (LU)
• Type of Event/Mode: Blended course (both physical and virtual participation)
• Duration: Up to 1 semester
• Recognition: Transcript of records - 1.5 ECTS
• Language: English
• Recruitment of Participants: Qualitative assessment
• Eligible for International Certificate: Yes
• Evaluation Criteria: 50% Academic Merit, 50% Motivation

Course Content and Methodology

The course contains four online modules supported by two online lectures. These modules consist of individual work to be completed before set deadlines. At the end of the course, there will be a two-day dynamic "hackathon" on site in Lund, Sweden, where students will work in teams to deliver a solution to a challenge.

Preliminary Program

• 13 October 2025, 16:00-18:00: Virtual introductory meeting
• 26 October 2025: Deadline for online module 1 - Entrepreneurship and its role in society
• 9 November 2025: Deadline for online module 2 - The entrepreneurial process
• 23 November 2025: Deadline for online module 3 - The entrepreneurial mindset and the role of creativity
• 8 December 2025: Deadline for online module 4 - Teamwork
• 14 December 2025: Travel to Lund
• 15 December 2025: Teamwork and dinner with fellow course participants
• 16 December 2025: Teamwork and presentations of solutions
• 17 December 2025: Travel from Lund

Application and Participation

• Application Deadline: 1 July 2025 (23:59)
• Grant: Those who are offered a place at the course will be awarded a grant of 1,144 Euros to cover travel and living expenses.
• Target Group: Employees and students with at least 30 ECTS in any subject are encouraged to apply, as multidisciplinarity will be an asset.

Voices from Past Participants

• "I went into this having a vague understanding of what makes an entrepreneur, so hearing actual stories of entrepreneurs who have both succeeded and failed, as well as those who have just started and those who are more experienced, was very interesting, but also looking at the theory behind why certain styles of entrepreneurship work."
• "I enjoyed that the course is hybrid because we actually got some tools beforehand, which made the whole experience way better because people were synced in how to do the project."

University of Tromso: A Summary

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Overview:

UiT Norges arktiske universitet (University of Tromso) is a public university located in Tromso, Norway. It is known for its focus on Arctic research and education.