Program Overview

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Introduction to Starting a Company in Finland (OPEN UNI)

2 ECTS credits, Academic Year, AY00AM99

This course provides basic knowledge about starting a business in Finland. After completing the course, you will know where to get help and funding if necessary, know your responsibilities, obligations, and what are different types of companies of an entrepreneur.

Education Information

Implementation Date

02.09.2024 - 30.06.2025

Enrollment Period

08.08.2024 - 08.06.2025

Field of Education

Business, administration, and law

Subject

Micro-entrepreneurship

Mode of Delivery

Web-Based Studies

Price

Free

Maximum Participants

150

Education Description

The course provides the student with basic information on starting a business in Finland. After the course, the student understands how to start a business, where to get help and funding, and what are the responsibilities and obligations of an entrepreneur. Key contents include:

• Introduction of the (public) business support organizations, enterprise associations, etc.
• Funding sources or access to finance
• Responsibilities and rights
• Different company types

Prerequisites

No prior studies required.

Objectives

After the course, the student:

• has the basic knowledge of starting a company in Finland (i.e., main funding sources, main supportive organizations, rights and responsibilities, different company types)
• knows what the main supportive organizations and main funding sources are
• knows the rights and responsibilities of an entrepreneur
• knows the different company types

Teaching Methods

Online course in Moodle-environment.

Teaching Materials

Online material in Moodle (e.g., videos, text articles).

Teaching Language

English

Study Methods

A self-paced online course in Moodle.

Assessment Criteria

Pass / Fail

Further Information

After completing the course, the student can include these 2 ECTS in the course AY00AH94 Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland (5 ECTS).