Entrepreneurship studies

Tallinn University ELU's project "Pre-incubation Programme "Idea Nest", is aimed at enthusiastic students who are interested in entrepreneurship, impact entrepreneurship, or entrepreneurship development, but still need basic knowledge and practical experience to develop an idea to the start-up/project stage. The aim of the project is to provide participants with a supportive environment where they can acquire knowledge in the field of (impact) entrepreneurship and apply it to the development of their own or a project partner's idea, which could potentially lead to a start-up company in the future.

Throughout the project, participants will develop innovative ideas through group work, where collaboration with students from different fields will create opportunities for an interdisciplinary and creative approach. The project will also use the principles of co-creation, which brings together expertise and experience from different disciplines and also provides essential support in identifying problems, considering and choosing different solutions, and implementing and evaluating the impact of an innovative solution. Participants will be provided with classic practical tasks in the pre-incubation process, with mentoring from Tallinn University's team, and also external experts in the field of (impact) entrepreneurship.

At the end of the project, students will have the opportunity to present their start-up idea in front of a panel at Tallinn University, and also at a suitable hackathon where it can be considered for further development in a partner organisation's accelerator/incubation programme (with the support of a representative from Tallinn University's EXU team if needed). In addition, project participants will gain invaluable experience in group work, co-creation and innovation (e.g. social) development. Active participation and commitment to group work are key to the successful completion of the project.

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The purpose of the course is to create opportunities for applying and consolidating the knowledge acquired during studies. To support the development of students' analytical skills and problem-solving abilities. To create opportunities for the student to gain insight into the functioning and management of an IT company or a company's IT department.

The corporate internship is completed at the student's primary workplace or a freely chosen IT company. During the internship (2 weeks + 6 weeks), the student performs the following tasks: familiarises themselves with the company's structure, activities, development plan, and principles of teamwork; compiles an overview and analysis of the company's information technology base, along with an overview of development trends for the coming years. Additional individual tasks are included according to the specifics of the organisation.

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The purpose of the course is to create opportunities for developing the business thinking of creative individuals. To provide an overview of modern approaches to the creative economy and creative entrepreneurship, starting a business, and the topic of product and service development in the context of creative entrepreneurship. To create opportunities for understanding and applying the definition of a business idea and the creation of a business model in practice. To explain the essence and difference between copyright and patents. To provide an overview of the possibilities and conditions for applying for the corresponding certificate for a product.

The focus of the course is on starting a business, the different stages of a company's life cycle, and entrepreneurship support mechanisms. By the end of the course, the result of teamwork is progressing from an idea to a business model. Lectures alternate with seminars and practical parts. Conditions for applying for copyright and patents in Estonia and abroad. What kind of creation is classified as a patent, and what can be patented? The concept of authorship and its protection. Formatting and legal compliance of the documentation submitted for applying for a certificate of authorship and a patent. Special clauses in defining copyright and patents.

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The aim of the subject is to support the development of students' understanding of the nature of entrepreneurship and career, as well as the principles of developing these competencies.

The nature of an entrepreneurial mindset and the personality traits associated with entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship as a key competence. The importance of entrepreneurship in the context of future job skills. The roles of vocational teachers and youth workers in the development of students' entrepreneurship.

The Entrepreneurship Competence Model and its sub-competences (self-management, social problem solving, value-creating thinking and solution finding). An entrepreneurial learning approach. Entrepreneurship pedagogy: didactical system and pedagogical choices in developing entrepreneurial competences (planning the development of entrepreneurial competences, creating a learning environment, choice of teaching methodologies and learning materials; integration and cooperation, including with entrepreneurs, in developing entrepreneurial competences).

The nature of a career and the development of a career. Principles of career development and main career theories. Career services in Estonia (career counselling, career information, career education). Model of career development competences (self-awareness, analysis of opportunities, planning, action). The role of the vocational teacher and the youth worker in the development of career competences. Practical methods for developing career development competences and for delivering career education lessons.

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The aim of the course is to create preconditions for understanding knowledge related to entrepreneurship and economics, to support students’ development so that they can participate in the social discussion on economic issues, and understand the role of entrepreneurship and entrepreneurs in society.

Topics:

• Scarcity of resources, opportunity cost, market, demand and supply
• The role of an enterprise in the economy
• Starting a business, life cycle, being an entrepreneur, risks and advantages
• Business plan, role in starting a business, main parts of a business plan
• Different needs for submitting a business plan to a bank, the Unemployment Insurance Fund, and to a private investor
• National economy, revenue and expenditure cycle, total demand and aggregate supply.
• Money and monetary policy. Economic cycles, GDP, unemployment and inflation.
• Government’s role in the economy. Revenue and expenditure in the state budget.
• Fiscal policy in Estonia.

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The objective of the course is to give an overview of the creative economy and creative entrepreneurship, and introduce the business models in the creative industries, as well as how to integrate creativity in the core business processes of traditional industries.

The course gives an overview of basic concepts related to the role of culture and creativity in the economy, innovation and its spill-overs to the rest of society. Culture and creativity play an increasingly important role in creating jobs and growth, finding innovative solutions to major challenges, developing products and services, creating attractive urban living environments, promoting countries and cities and encouraging tourism, etc. The subject gives a comprehensive overview of good practices across Europe and the rest of the world in developing creative entrepreneurship models, creative economy strategies, setting up innovative financing models and facilitating access to finance, creating physical and virtual spaces, supporting clustering and networking, capacity building, internationalisation and export initiatives, and effectively managing creative teams and processes.

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Kas oled valmis avastama oma sisemist ettevõtlikkust? Ettevõtlik mõtteviis ei tähenda sugugi vaid ettevõtte käivitamist, vaid see on osa nii meie tänase kui ka tulevikuühiskonna jaoks hädavajalikest elu- ja enesejuhtimise oskustest.

Meie kursus on loodud just selleks, et aidata sul (taas)avastada oma ettevõtlikku mõtteviisi ja arendada praktilisi oskusi sinule sobiva teekonna valikul. Kursusel ühendame teoreetilised teadmised praktiliste harjutustega, pakkudes ülevaadet ettevõtluse põhimõistetest ja meetoditest. Lisaks saad analüüsida oma isiklikke tugevusi ja väärtusi, mõista ettevõtluspädevusi oma erialal, luua väärtuslikke võrgustikke ning tuvastada ja suurendada oma tegevuste mõjuvaldkondi. Tule meiega arengu teekonnale ja kohtu inspireerivate külalislektoritega!

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The aim of this course is to develop a fundamental understanding of entrepreneurship. This will help you to craft your ‘entrepreneurial self’. There will be plenty of room for practical experimentation and critical reflection of the entrepreneurial process for the creative and media industries.

Topics: The topics of the course include, but are not limited to, the entrepreneurial self and team, reflections about the media industry and entrepreneurial opportunities, new venture ideation and experimentation, business modelling, as well as entrepreneurial communication and pitching.

Scope: These topics support the students’ fundamental understanding of entrepreneurship and enable them to think and act entrepreneurially. The focus is on idea generation and elaboration.

This course was co-developed by Tallinn University, Jönköping International Business School, Eberswalde University of Sustainable Development, and Munster Technological University within the framework of the ScreenME project (https://screenme.tlu.ee).

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The aims of the course are to:

• gain a deeper understanding of the social enterprise concept in Europe and its differences around the world;
• acquire knowledge about the social enterprise's typology and various operational models;
• gain knowledge on the social entrepreneurship concept and trends in Estonia;
• gain knowledge of planning and starting their social entrepreneurship business idea.

This course aims to deepen students' understanding of social entrepreneurship through a rigorous examination of its foundational principles and frameworks. Students will study and analyse various social enterprises, exploring legal frameworks, diverse operational models, and the global ecosystems in which they operate. Moreover, the students will discuss their social entrepreneurial ideas and business implementation opportunities.

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Being a social entrepreneur requires a multi-disciplinary approach. You learn through academic courses in the fields of innovation, design thinking, and business development. You combine theory and hands-on experience in project-based learning. You gain new insights through teamwork and collaboration.

The SEMA Program is a creative hub, a pre-incubator for innovative projects. Whether you want to tackle environmental problems or social issues... We support you with academic education, a creative network of like-minded entrepreneurs, and a digital ecosystem.

Throughout the program, there’s space for you to focus on the areas that interest you, whether that is digital governance, marketing, healthcare services, or IT.

Estonia is the perfect place for your innovative business ideas. Starting your own Social Enterprise is easy, thanks to the Estonian e-residency and e-governance systems.

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The course aims to introduce junior researchers to entrepreneurial thinking to help tackle academic and real-world challenges.
Guide participants in exploring their inner strengths, domain expertise, and potential for impactful contributions within and beyond academia. Encourage interdisciplinary interactions, collaborations, and network development.

This course focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills in researchers, blending theoretical foundations with practical exercises, and covers the following aspects:

• Key Concepts in Entrepreneurship: Introducing key entrepreneurship terminology, concepts, and methods (such as the NABC Model, Effectuation, Design Thinking, and the Scientific Method) and their relevance to research work;
• Discovering Your Entrepreneurial Self: Exploring personal strengths, resilience, and values through self-reflection exercises;
• Domain Expertise: Understanding unique knowledge and competencies within one's field of expertise;
• Building Your Network: Learning to build your network and understanding the importance of collaborators, mentors, and stakeholders in research;
• Impacting Society: Identifying and increasing potential impact areas of one's research;
• Presentation and Feedback: Wrapping up with group presentations of developed ideas for the impact canvas and engaging in reflective feedback.

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