Universität Basel, Innovation Garage, Kreuzstrasse 4, 4123 Allschwil
Interdisciplinary
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Fall Semester 2025
Für Bachelor- und Masterstudierende (3 ECTS), Application Deadline 10. September
Veranstaltungsflyer (zVg)
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The aim of the course is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship and to develop your entrepreneurial mindset and competencies. This course is designed to inspire you to create impact and implement societal change. By fostering creativity and innovation, you will be empowered to develop your own venture ideas and be equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to bring them to life. Entrepreneurial competences are crucial not only for future employment in the startup world, but also in industry and academia.
What will you gain?
Comprehensive understanding of entrepreneurship: Cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset and develop an understanding of how creativity, innovation, and risk-taking are essential for driving change.
Key business and life skills: Enhance leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, all tailored to meet the unique challenges of starting and managing entrepreneurial ventures.
Inspiration to drive change: Be inspired to drive societal change and develop your own venture ideas, whether you have an idea or are just getting started!
Hands-on learning: Apply theory to real-world challenges through team projects, interactive learning, and practical experiences.
Expertise: Learn from experienced professionals and academic experts who bring real-world expertise to course lectures.
The course underscores the importance of teamwork and active participation in class discussions. It is structured around lectures, teamwork, and the development of venture ideas, emphasizing practical relevance by applying theoretical concepts in real-world contexts.
At the start of the course, you will form teams focused on real-world innovation or entrepreneurship examples. Throughout the course, teams will collaborate on developing new venture ideas through hands-on learning by doing.
The number of participants is limited to 30 per course. Interested students should email Anna-Elina Pekonen (annaelina.pekonen@unibas.ch) before September 10th, 2025. This is our extended application round to fill a limited number of spots, so be sure to apply quickly, as they will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
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