Program Overview

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Course Overview

Course Description

The course TIﾘ4331, Entrepreneurial Opportunity and Feasibility Studies, provides an introduction to searching and evaluating technology-based ideas suitable for commercialization. It also gives a basic introduction to market research.

Learning Outcomes

The course aims to give students the capability to evaluate the commercialization potential of technology-based business ideas.

Learning Methods and Activities

The course consists of lectures and mandatory assignments.

Course Details

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

• Introduction to searching and evaluating technology-based ideas
• Basic introduction to market research

Compulsory Assignments

• Obligatory assignments are part of the course

Evaluation

The portfolio contains:

• 5 feasibility studies
• 1 reflection assignment
• 3 mandatory written exercises that must be approved The written exercises are carried out in groups during the course weeks. It is mandatory to complete 5 feasibility studies, but it is possible to complete an extra one at the end of the semester. The feasibility studies count for 60% of the final grade, and the reflection assignment counts for 40% of the final grade.

Admission and Requirements

Specific Conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required, including:

• Entrepreneurship (MENTRE)
• Entrepreneurship (MSENTRE)
• NTNU School of Entrepreneurship (MIENTRE)

Recommended Previous Knowledge

The course is restricted to students at NTNU School of Entrepreneurship (master's study in entrepreneurship).

Required Previous Knowledge

Compulsory activities from previous semesters may be approved by the department.

Course Materials and Credits

Course Materials

Course materials will be given at the start of the course.

Credit Reductions

The course has academic overlap with the following courses:

• TIﾘ4330 (7.5 sp, Autumn 2022)
• TIﾘ4370 (7.5 sp, Autumn 2022) If overlapping courses are taken, a credit reduction will be applied to the course with the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject Areas and Examination

Subject Areas

• Entrepreneurship

Examination Arrangement

The examination arrangement is a portfolio, with a grade given in letter grades.

Ordinary Examination

The ordinary examination is in Autumn 2025, with a portfolio submission weighing 100/100.

Additional Information

Location and Duration

The course is located in Trondheim and lasts for 1 semester.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is Norwegian.

Credits

The course is worth 15 credits.

Level

The course is at the second degree level.

Course Start

The course starts in Autumn 2025.