Foundations of Entrepreneurial & Ethical Business

What it is about

You learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship from a global perspective as well as central questions of business ethics. In the end you will be able to explain essential concepts about entrepreneurs, corporate development and opportunity recognition, apply them to real cases, and assess ethical questions in economic contexts.

What you will be able to do

• Know fundamental definitions and forms of entrepreneurship
• Describe psychological processes and characteristics of entrepreneurs
• Explain development paths and strategies of entrepreneurial firms
• Apply opportunity recognition and idea development in teams
• Understand and apply theories and models of business ethics
• Analyze and evaluate ethical decisions in companies

What the module consists of

• VorlesungMediation of knowledge foundations and real-world examples; lecture, presentations and examples
• Workshops / KleingruppenApplication of theory to real problems, teamwork and development of business ideas

Teaching method

• VorlesungIntroduction to concepts and presentation of real-world examples
• Discussion and active participationDeepened understanding of the introduced concepts through interaction
• Workshops in small groupsPractical application of theoretical knowledge; fostering creativity and teamwork
• Self-study of the literatureIn-depth substantive engagement