GCER0067-1

Duration

24h Th, 45h AUTR

Number of credits

	OpenBordersMBA	5 crédits

Lecturer

Jean Lahaut

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

This module will help: * Identifying entrepreneurial challenges and opportunities in this framework * Taking advantage/ dealing with the environment of the business at large v* Considering all relevant aspects of the business strategy Parts of theory will be illustrated by real life case studies in an integrated way. As a study project, students have to identify a business opportunity and develop an appropriate business model from actual case from the European scene.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

After this course, students should be able : * To understand the social, legal and institutional framework of their operation at national, European and international levels * To cope with the societal and political expectations and to adapt strategies and policies accordingly * To develop a consistent Business Model

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Several teaching methods are used in this course: * Home work: Pre-readings and preparation of individual presentations * Analyses of Case studies (Team-work) * Study project (Team-work)

Assessment methods and criteria

Method * Individual Presentation of selected related topics * Facilitation/Leading of discussions of cases * Case-Studies (Team work) * Projects developments (Team work)

Criteria Presentations, case studies will be judged according to several criteria: * Structure of presentation * Content proposals * Soft skills in discussion and decision making Project Work will be judged according to several criteria: * Consistency with programme and group learnings * Depth of analysis and synthesis * Opportunity/Risk based proposal
DEADLINES
Power Point of presentations should be posted 10 days before team presentation. Study project will be worked out during the seminar.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Jean Claude Lahaut

International Public Affairs and CSR