BA in innovation and entrepreneurship Approved on 24/04-2017 Signature Head of Programme Signature Rector
Table of Contents 1. Curriculum framework 3 1.1 Programme objectives 3 1.2 Title, duration and diploma 4 1.3 Effective date 5 1.4 Transitional schemes 5 1.5 Current legislation for the curriculum 5 2. Admission to the programme 6 2.1. Admission requirements 6 2.2 Admission conditions 6 3. Course content 6 3.1 Course structure 6 3.2 Core components 7 3.3 Compulsory course elements 10 3.4 Elective course elements 18 3.5 Internship 18 3.5.1. Rules for completion of internship 19 3.6 Requirements for the final exam project 20 3.6.1 How formulation and spelling skills affect assessment 22 3.7 Teaching and working methods 22 3.8 Differentiated teaching 22 3.9 Study language 22 4. Internationalisation 22 4.1 Compulsory study trip 22 4.2 Studying abroad 23 4.3 Agreements with foreign educational institutions on parallel courses 23 5. Programme tests and exams 23 5.1 General rules for exams 23 5.2 Description of exams 23 5.3 Other requirements for completing activities 24 5.3.1 Compulsory learning activities: Participation and hand-in requirements 24 5.3.2 Beginning of semester aptitude assessment test 25 5.3.3 Study activity requirements: First-year exam 25 5.4 Use of aids for exams 25 5.5 Language used for exams 25 6. Other rules for the programme 26 6.1 Credit and transfers 26 6.2 Credit agreements 26 6.3 Credit agreements and transfers 26 6.4 Dispensation regulations 26 6.5 Leave of absence 26 2
1. Curriculum framework This curriculum for BA in innovation and entrepreneurship, hereafter referred to as PBIE has been prepared according to executive order no. 247 of 15/03/2017 which has been approved for the provision of this programme. The institutions have determined parts of the curriculum jointly, and other parts are determined by Lillebaelt Academy alone. Joint part and institutional part The curriculum consists of a joint part adopted in the business academies education network for the programme, as well as an institutional part determined by the individual educational institution. The joint part is incorporated in this document and consists of items 3.2, 3.3, 3.5, 3.6 and 6.2. The rest of the curriculum is the institutional part. The following institutions, who in close cooperation have committed to ensuring national competence and uniform dispensation practices, have prepared the joint part. The following institutions define the joint part of this curriculum: Business Academy Aarhus www.baaa.dk Lillebaelt Academy of Professional Higher Education www.eal.dk Cph Business www.chpbusiness.dk Zealand Institute of Business and Technology www.easj.dk The joint part has been approved by the business academies education network June 10 th 2016. The complete curriculum has been approved by Lillebaelt Academy according to the internal institutional approval procedures April 4 th 2017. 1.1 Programme objectives Objective of learning outcomes The aim of the program for professional bachelor in innovation and entrepreneurship is to qualify the student to handle professional solution of tasks in a newly established company or for a company with innovative and entrepreneurial development tasks. Content of learning outcomes: Knowledge The student has: 1) Development-based knowledge of theory and methodology in the field: Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 2) Developmental knowledge of creative and innovative processes and methods for implementing these - from conceptual creation to sustainable business, 3
3) Knowledge, understanding and ability to reflect on innovative processes, and 4) knowledge, understanding and ability to reflect on the central management areas of the new business or the newly started business area. The central management areas include knowledge about how IT is used in connection with business startup or business area and knowledge of marketing and communication in connection with start-up and development of the company. Skills 1) apply methods and tools as well as master the key skills needed as an entrepreneur, 2) analyze, assess and apply relevant creative and innovative processes, 3) Identify, analyze and assess opportunities for starting new businesses, new business areas in existing companies or growing existing business competencies in an existing company, 4) apply relevant methods and tools in managing and implementing projects, 5) apply relevant methods and tools in managing the new business and 6) select and apply relevant methods, systems and tools in sales, marketing, finance and IT for the operation of a new business as well as justify and convey the chosen systems. Competencies. 1) handle complex and developmental situations by identifying and critically evaluating opportunities for development of the new business or development projects in the existing company independently and / or in collaboration with other boards and implementing the development and growth process for the established company, 2) independently establish, develop and manage networks strategically, tactically and operationally with a professional approach, 3) Professionalize in collaboration with others with different academic backgrounds of business establishment and further operation, 4) stay informed in the subject development and continuously develop own knowledge, innovative and entrepreneurial skills and competencies and 5) continuously and professionally relate to their own learning and development needs in relation to the development, operation and expansion of their own business. 1.2 Title, duration and diploma Title Those who have completed the program have the right to be called Bachelor in innovation and entrepreneurship. The professional bachelor's degree is classified according to the Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning at Level 6. Duration and maximum time of study The programme is standardized for 90 ECTS points. 60 ECTS credits correspond to one year s full-time study, cf. Section 9 of Executive Order No. 1047 of 30/6/2016: Executive Order on Professional Academic Programs and Professional Bachelor's Degrees (LEP Executive Order). Programmes with a standard duration of up to 120 ECTS credits must be completed within a number of years corresponding to twice the standard period of education. Other programmes must be completed within a number of years, corresponding to the 4
standard duration of education plus 2 years. The institution may dispense from the last closing date when it is justified by exceptional circumstances. Diploma Lillebaelt Academy issues a diploma for PBIE, when the course is completed. 1.3 Effective date This curriculum becomes effective 1. August 2016/1. January 2017 and applies to students accepted for the programme beginning Autum/Spring 2016/2017. 1.4 Transitional schemes Students enrolled in previous curricula have the right to complete the program according to the original curriculum, but may follow the courses offered under the new curriculum. An exam will be held for the last time according the curriculum 2015 in 2019. Students enrolled in previous curricula may apply to complete the education under this curriculum, if this can be done within the maximum ECTS credits of the program. For future issuance of a new curriculum, or in the case of significant changes in this curriculum, transitional arrangements will appear in the new curriculum. 1.5 Current legislation for the curriculum The latest versions of the following laws and regulations apply to the programme: LBK No. 700 of 08/06/2017: Executive Order of the Law on Business Academies for Higher Education LBK No. 1147 of 30/06/2016: Executive Order of Professional Education and Professional Bachelor Programs (LEP Act). BEK No. 1047 of 30/06/2016: Executive Order on vocational academy programs and professorship bachelor programs (LEP Executive Order). BEK No. 1500 of 02/12/2016: Executive Order on Examinations in Business Higher Education BEK No. 107 of 27/01/2017: Executive Order on access to vocational academy programs and professorship bachelor programs BEK No. 114 of 03/02/2015: Executive Order on grade scale and other assessment BEK No. 151 of 15/02/2013: Executive order about the program bachelor in innovation and entreneurship Applicable laws and regulations appear at www.retsinfo.dk 5
2. Admission to the programme 2.1. Admission requirements Admission to the programme requires the fulfilment of the admission requirements that appear in the appendices to the Executive Order on access to academy programmes and professional bachelor programmes. 2.2 Admission conditions Compliance with the admission requirements in subsection 2.1 is necessary, but not sufficient for acceptance. Lillebaelt Academy determines and publishes rules on the criteria for which applicant to BA in Innovation and entrepreneurship are admitted if there are more qualified applicants, cf. 2.1 than study places available. Lillebaelt Academy publishes such criteria for selection on the academy's website, taking into account the deadlines required by the Ministry of Education and Research. 3. Course content 3.1 Course structure The education requires completed course elements corresponding to a workload of 90 ECTS. A full-time study in one semester consists of study elements, including internship, equivalent to 30 ECTS. The programme consists of compulsory course elements equivalent to 45 ECTS compulsory course elements, 15 ECTS elective elements, 15ECTS internship and a bachelor project of 15 ECTS. Programme elements Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 Core components Innovation and development (25 ECTS) Management and network (10 ECTS) Corporate management(10 ECTS) 15 ECTS 5 ECTS 10 ECTS 10 ECTS 5 ECTS Elective elements 15 ECTS Internship 15 ECTS Final exam project Total ECTS (30 ECTS) 30 ECTS 30 ECTS 15 ECTS 30 ECTS 6
The student may not carry out study activities of an extent greater than the set 90l ECTS-point. All course elements, including bachelor project, are evaluated and assessed. When the element is passed or achieves a minimum grade of 02, the element is considered passed. 3.2 Core components The core components of the programme consist of elements corresponding to [number of ECTS], and consist of the following study activities. Innovation and development Timing: 1. and 2. semester Scope: 25 ECTS Content: The aim of this core area is to develop the students entrepreneurial mind-set so that they are able to manage the creative and the unpredictable and become goal-orientated and structured in their work. In this connection, the student will gain insight into his/her own strengths and weaknesses in relation to creating the best solutions in collaboration with others. This core area must furthermore give the students skills and competencies for identifying possibilities as well as creating and developing business ideas firmly based in methodology in order to start up sustainable companies or activities in existing companies and organisations. This is in order to be able to initiate sustainable companies or activities in existing companies and organisations. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: The student will gain knowledge about: development of the theory and methodology within the discipline: the significance of innovation and entrepreneurship as elements of the development of the individual, the company and society, and be able to reflect on this the development of the practices within creative and innovative processes and learn how to apply them the sources of innovation, and be able to reflect on this insight into the processes, from conception to sustainable project, business area or enterprise and be able to demonstrate this the development of methods for identifying and evaluating opportunities the development of practices related to growth in already established companies and reflect upon the tools and methods for analysis, evaluation and development of strategic business and growth possibilities the primary paradigms of the theory of science in relation to innovation and entrepreneurship, and be able to reflect upon this 7
Skills The student will get the skills to: be able to apply central theories and methods as well as master relevant skills related to innovation, development and growth be able to analyse and assess how innovation and entrepreneurship impact the development of society, companies and individuals be able to analyse, assess and apply creative and innovative relevant processes be able to assess, substantiate and choose relevant channels from concept to sustainable project, business area or enterprise be able to identify, analyse and assess potential possibilities within innovation and entrepreneurship as well as communicate these to potential partners be able to assess, substantiate and choose strategic growth possibilities for already established companies and communicate these choices to potential partners be able to assess and solve specific issues within innovation and entrepreneurship from a scientific and methodological perspective Competencies The student will learn to: be able to identify his/her own learning needs and keep abreast of the development of the subject and continuously develop own knowledge, innovative and entrepreneurial skills and competencies be able to handle complex and development-orientated situations in connection with the identification, critical assessment and development of possibilities independently be able to engage in academic and interdisciplinary collaboration and take responsibility for developing and managing innovative processes independently and/or in collaboration with others be able to manage the process of starting own activities or development projects independently and/or in collaboration with others be able to manage the process for development and growth in a newly started or an already established company be able to develop science-based projects, development plans and market studies based on complex and development-orientated issues Management and network Timing: 1 and 2. semester Scope: 10 ECTS Content: The purpose of this core element is to provide the students with the necessary tools to convert ideas and opportunities into specific projects, and with insight into their own strengths and weaknesses, to be able to establish partnerships and networks that can make it possible to realise their ideas and opportunities. Moreover, the students should be able to manage change processes in companies with growth potential. Learning objectives: Knowledge 8
The student has knowledge about: theories and methods regarding organisational establishment, networking, project management and change management the significance of corporate culture and values for the development of companies and projects and be able to reflect upon practice in relation to organisational establishment, professional networking, project management and change management a theoretical perspective and be able to reflect upon various theories, concepts and methods in relation to solving specific challenges within project management, networking and change management Skills be able to plan and manage a project based on relevant theory and project models be able to prepare the relevant organisation of a company be able to apply relevant network models and methods in connection with constructing and maintaining a professional network be able to manage the company s communication in relation to the establishment and development of the company be able to participate in managing change processes Competencies be able to independently establish, develop and handle networks professionally on a strategic, tactical and operational level be able to collaborate and assume responsibility for organising and managing a company and its projects be able to handle the operational and management challenges in connection with growth based on key theories, concepts and methods that relate to change management be able to identify his/her own learning needs and develop learning objectives, reasoning abilities, skills and competencies in relation to establishing and carrying out projects. Corporate management Timing: 1. and 2. semester Scope: 10 ECTS Content: Content The purpose of this core element is to establish a common base in the areas of IT/technology, sales/marketing and economics in order to be able to communicate professionally and commit oneself to the business aspects of the start-up and operation of companies and development projects with an innovative and entrepreneurial character. Moreover, the aim is to gain insight into personal strengths and weaknesses in relation to creating the best solutions in collaboration with others, including being able to learn from peers while contributing with your own skills to 9
allow you to participate in joint project work focused on establishing and developing existing companies. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: the key management areas for business start-ups making a sales and marketing plan key models and central methods within sales and the building-up of customer relations and understand the key models and methods of analysis and management of company finances developments and trends within IT and technology and understanding the importance of IT and technology for the start-up company and for the development of existing companies the various types of visualisation of products and concepts the legal aspects concerning product development and company start-ups Skills consider and contribute to the implementation of the company s sales and marketing activities consider the use of IT and technology in connection with the start-up of companies and development projects be able to analyse and assess the economic aspects of business ideas and development projects be able to perform basic visualisation in connection with communicating business ideas be able to communicate their own professionalism to fellow students and business partners relate to the operation of the new company within the areas of IT technology, finance, as well as sales and marketing. Competencies be able to collaborate with others with different professional backgrounds on the establishment of a company and its development projects be able to reflect on the opportunities and challenges in connection with the establishment, the operation and the development, as well as taking decisions regarding personal contributions to the process and identifying their own learning needs 3.3 Compulsory course elements The compulsory course elements of the program consist of study activities corresponding to 45 ECTS and are comprised of the following elements. 10
Creative and innovative processes Core component: Innovation and development Timing: 1. semester Scope: 5 ECTS Content: The aim is to develop the students entrepreneurial mind-set in order to be able to manage the creative and the unpredictable and to be goal-orientated and structured in their work. In this connection, the student will gain insight into his/her own strengths and weaknesses in relation to creating the best solutions in collaboration with others. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: the theory and methodology within the discipline: innovation and entrepreneurship the ability to reflect on the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship as elements in the development of the individual, the company and society development-orientated practice of the creative and innovative processes and their application and insight into processes from concept to sustainable company Skills be able to apply key theories and methods from the profession be able to analyse and assess how innovation and entrepreneurship impact the development of society, companies and individuals be able to identify issues within certain areas, gather professional learning objectives and initiate creative processes based on the issues analyse, assess and apply creative and innovatively relevant processes be able to perform basic prototyping in connection with communicating business ideas Competencies The student will learn to: be able to handle complex and development-orientated situations in connection with idea development, idea screening and assessment independently be able to engage in professional collaboration across disciplines and take responsibility for the development and management of creative processes Exam: 1. semester: 1. Internal exam, 7- step grading scale 11
Business Proposition Core component: Innovation and development Timing: 1. semester Scope: 5 ECTS Content: The aim is to develop the students entrepreneurial mind-set in order to be able to manage the creative and the unpredictable and to be goal-orientated and structured in their work. In this connection, the student will gain insight into his/her own strengths and weaknesses in relation to creating the best solutions in collaboration with others. The aim of the element is moreover for the student to be able to master the skills necessary for identifying and taking advantage of possibilities and to prepare an innovation plan. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: innovation sources insight into processes from concept to sustainable company development based knowledge of methods for identifying and evaluating opportunities an understanding of the ability to reflect on various business opportunities the content and nuances of various types of business plans and business models Skills be able to identify, analyse, assess and communicate opportunities with potential within innovation and entrepreneurship be able to assess, substantiate and choose relevant channels from concept to sustainable project, business area or company be able to assess and communicate various business opportunities to stakeholders be able to justify the choice of model for the business model as well as master the skills needed to prepare it be able to prepare an innovation plan Competencies be able to handle complex and development-orientated situations in connection with the identification, critical assessment and development of possibilities independently be able to engage in academic and interdisciplinary collaboration and take responsibility for developing and managing innovative processes independently and/or in collaboration with others be able to manage the process of starting own activities or development projects Exam: 1. semester: 1. Internal exam, 7- step grading scale 12
Science of theory and methodology Innovation and development : Timing: 1. semester Scope: 5 ECTS Content: The objective is to qualify the student to be able to analyse, understand and assess the applicability of paradigms, theories, methods and techniques in relation to innovation and entrepreneurship. Furthermore, the objective is to understand, analyse and apply basic aspects regarding scientific work methods, including information searching and gathering and the assessment thereof, aimed at communicating the analysed information within innovation and entrepreneurship on an academically scientific level. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: the primary paradigms and theories in the theory of science and how they impact innovation and entrepreneurship the methodological implications of the theory of science and about methodological approaches that support the generation of reliable and valid learning objectives Skills be critical of the theory of science and be able to discuss what knowledge is, how it can be generated and how it interacts with innovative and entrepreneurial practice be able to reflect on and discuss the theory of science in connection with the production of data and knowledge be able to work with professional innovative and entrepreneurial issues in a scientific and methodological perspective in connection with writing projects and reports be able to produce, gather and prepare data and to be critical to existing or new empirical data, including familiarity with scales of measurement and the ability to evaluate the timeliness, validity, reliability and generalisability of data be able to prepare scientifically based projects including the ability to clearly communicate the choice of research design, research results and solutions proposals, etc. in context Competencies Exam: be able to transform theoretical choices and methods into valuable innovation processes be able to reflect on the significance of various theoretical approaches and to design and prepare value-added reports about innovation and entrepreneurship 13
1. semester: 1. Internal exam,, 7- step grading scale Project management and network Core component: Management and network Timing: 1. semester Scope: 5 ECTS Content: The purpose of this element is to provide students with the tools necessary for converting ideas and possibilities into specific projects and companies. This includes establishing and using networks with relevant stakeholders. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: the understanding of theories and methods on the establishment of organisations, networks and project management and be able to reflect on practice in relation to the establishment of organisations, professional networks and project management Skills be able to plan and manage a project based on relevant theory and project models be able to prepare the relevant organisation of a company be able to apply relevant network models and network methods in connection with creating and maintaining professional networks Competencies be able to collaborate and assume responsibility for organising and managing a company and its projects be able to independently establish, develop and handle networks professionally on a strategic, tactical and operational level Exam: 1. semester: 1. Internal exam, 7- step grading scale Corporate management Core component: Corporate management Timing: 1. semester Scope: 10 ECTS Content: 14
Exam: The learning objectives for the compulsory educational element corporate management are the same as for the core element corporate management (see 3.2). Therefore, the same learning objectives from the core area will be tested in the exam pertaining to the educational component. 1. semester: 1. Internal exam, 7- step grading scale Growth Core component: Growth Timing: 2. semester Scope: 10 ECTS Content: The aim is to develop the students entrepreneurial mind-set in order to be able to manage the creative and the unpredictable and to be goal-orientated and structured in their work. In this connection, the student will gain insight into his/her own strengths and weaknesses in relation to creating the best solutions in collaboration with others. The purpose of the educational element is furthermore to enable the student to identify, assess and deal with strategic growth opportunities for a newly started as well as an established company. Taking the company s development stage as a point of departure, the student must be able to assess, justify, select and implement the structure needed to support growth. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: development-based practice for growth in new and already established companies methods for identifying, analysing, evaluating and developing concrete business and growth possibilities cost benefit analyses and various financing alternatives the possibilities for counselling and sparring in connection with the identification of growth opportunities Skills identify, analyse, assess and communicate opportunities with potential within innovation and entrepreneurship identify, analyse and assess the company s organisational situation and come up with concrete proposals for organisational development which supports the growth potential assess, select, communicate and manage growth opportunities for new and established companies identify and assess the specific risks associated with the identified growth opportunities prepare financial impact calculations and on that basis, assess the sustainability of identified growth opportunities assess, justify and select various financing opportunities and offers 15
argue for the choice and composition of the advisory board and board be able to reflect on the advisory board s and the board s roll and composition during various stages of the company s development Competencies handle complex and development-orientated situations in connection with identification, critical assessment and strategic application of growth opportunities and the execution of these independently and/or in collaboration with others be able to manage the process for growth in a newly started or an already established company Exam: 2. semester: 1. External exam, 7-step grading scale Change management Core component: Management and network Timing: 2. semester Scope: 5 ECTS Content: The aim of this element is to provide the student with the necessary tools for handling the transition from start-up to growth company, and to be able to perform innovative projects in already existing companies. Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: various theories and methods regarding organisation development and managing change processes the significance of corporate culture and values for change processes and intervention opportunities and be able to reflect on theories, concepts and methods in connection with change management Skills be able to manage the company s communication in relation to the establishment and development of the company be able to participate in managing change processes Competencies 16
be able to handle management challenges in connection with growth based on key theories, concepts and methods tied to change management Exam: 2. semester: 1. External exam, 7- step grading scale Semester-based overview of ECTS distribution Course elements by semester Sem 1 Sem 2 Sem 3 Sem 4 Sem 5 Sem 6 Sem 7 E C T S Core components and compulsory elements X Innovation and development 25 - Creative and 5 ECTS innovative processes - Business 5 ECTS proposition 25 - Science of theory 5 ECTS and methodology - Growth 10 ECTS Management and network 10 -Project 5 ECTS management -Change 5 ECTS 10 management Corporate management 10 Corporate 10 ECTS management 10 Elective course elements 15 Elective 15 ECTS 15 Internship and final exam project 30 Internship and 15 ECTS project 15 Final exam project 15 ECTS 15 Total 30 30 30 90 17
3.4 Elective course elements The elective course elements consist of study activities corresponding to 15 ECTS. 3.5 Internship PBIE is an independently rounded course that includes both theory and practice. The internship, in conjunction with the theoretical parts of the programme, should strengthen the student's learning and contribute to the achievement of the programme objectives for learning outcomes. In the internship, the student works with relevant academic issues and acquires knowledge of relevant business functions. The student is active in applying for an internship at one or more private or public companies, and Lillebaelt Academy ensures the framework for the internship. The internship is unpaid. Internship in own company Documentation of an innovation process is required, e.g. via a video log Reflection on the innovation process is required, e.g. via a video or images Specific external initiatives must be taken, e.g. customer meetings, concluded partnerships, studies of financing options etc. Strategies and action plans for the further process must be developed The student must have a connection to an entrepreneurial environment or an existing business environment The student must find a board or an advisory board that will act as mentor during the internship The business plan for the company must include objectives of what should take place during the internship Internship in another company: The innovation needs of the project or company must be documented Reflection on the innovation process that has been initiated in the project or company must be documented, e.g. via a video log Specific entrepreneurial development contributions from the student must be documented Strategies and action plans for the further process must be developed The student must have an advisor for the project/in the company Internship Timing: 2. semester Scope: 15 ECTS Content: X 18
Learning objectives: Knowledge The student has knowledge about: relevant theory, method and practice in relation to the company and the industry concepts and methods and reflect on their practical application and get experience with participating in solving practical work and development issues in the field Skills be able to use the knowledge gained for the pursuit of innovative and entrepreneurial processes be able to evaluate theoretical and practical issues and outline suggestions be able to apply and communicate relevant theories for solving issues in a start-up business or for a company with development tasks of an innovative and/or entrepreneurial nature Competencies be able to see how his/her own role relates to specific tasks during the internship be able to enter into professional as well as interdisciplinary collaboration and networks Exam and assessment: Report and oral exam 3.5.1. Rules for completion of internship Requirements for the parties involved The internship company provides a contact person for the student during the internship. The contact person, in collaboration with the student, formulates an internship agreement, stipulating which tasks the student will work with during the internship. The tasks must cover the learning objectives for the internship. When organizing the internship, account must be taken of the student's prerequisites and knowledge. The practical agreement is then forwarded to the educational institution for approval. Lillebaelt Academy has appointed a number of internship counsellors PBIE one of whom acts as a sparring partner for the student throughout the internship, and serves as an examiner for the internship report. A manual for the internship can be forund on Fronter. Lillebaelt Academy concludes with an electronic evaluation of the internship with both students and companies after the internship. Schematic representation of requirements for the parties involved 19
Student Company Lillebaelt Academy Applies for internship Provides a contact person for the intern Ensures the framework Appoints a counsellor Student and company draw up an internship agreement that takes the learning objectives into account Discuss the agreement with the student Approves the agreements that fulfil the requirements Student and company collaborate on the internship Contact person and counsellor assist the student during the internship (Writes an internship report) Participates in evaluating the internship Participates in evaluating the intern and the internship (Takes the exam) (Holds the exam) 3.6 Requirements for the final exam project The final exam project for the PBIE must document the student's understanding of practice and centrally applied theory and methodology in relation to a practical issue based on a specific assignment within the field of education. The student, possibly in collaboration with a private or public company, formulates the issue, which thus has to be central to the education and the profession. Lillebaelt Academy approves the issue. The exam in the final project is conducted as an external exam, which together with the examination after the internship and the other examinations of the program must prove that the learning outcomes of the program have been achieved. The exam consists of a written project and an oral defence, giving a single overall grade. The exam can only take place after the student has passed the final internship exam and the other examinations of the programme. For further information on the final exam project, see the section of the curriculum on fronter: Manual for the bachelor project can be found on Fronter. Bachelor project Scope: 15 ECTS Timing: 3. semester Objective: The main exam project must demonstrate that the academic level of the programme has been achieved according to appendix 1 of the Ministerial Order for the Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship programme: the objective of the programme is to qualify graduates from a wide range of commercial and technical business academy programmes to be able to start independently or in collaboration with 20
others - new and sustainable businesses and/or new projects, enterprises, etc. in existing companies, based on their various educational standards from their respective business academy programmes combined with the latest knowledge within innovation and entrepreneurship. Learning outcome includes the knowledge, skills and competencies that the student must acquire in the course of the programme, cf. the prescribed Ministerial Order no. 151 of 15/02/2013. Learning objective: Knowledge and understanding The graduate has knowledge about: development of the theory and methodology within the discipline: innovation and entrepreneurship creative and innovative processes and knows how to implement them from idea generation to sustainable company how to generate growth in already established companies the understanding of, as well as the ability to reflect on, the organizational aspects of innovative processes, project management and internal and external communication the understanding of, as well as the ability to reflect on, the central areas of management in a newly started company Skills The graduate is able to: implement central methods and tools as well as master the key skills necessary for the entrepreneur analyze, assess and apply creative and innovatively relevant processes identify, analyze and evaluate opportunities for the start-up of new businesses and growth in already established businesses implement relevant methods and tools in connection with managing projects and start-up companies select and implement relevant systems and tools within sales, marketing, finance and IT for managing a start-up company. They must also be able to justify and communicate their chosen systems Competencies The graduate is able to: remain updated regarding the current status of development within the discipline and continuously work towards developing their own knowledge, innovative and entrepreneurial skills and competencies continuously and professionally be able to relate to own learning and developmental needs in connection with developing, operating and expanding their own company 21
be able to handle complex and development-orientated situations in connection with identifying, evaluating and developing opportunities for starting new companies or development projects for existing companies independently and/or in collaboration with others be able to manage the process for development and growth in an already established company be able to independently establish, develop and manage networks according to professional strategies, tactics and operations be able to enter into professional collaboration with people from various professional backgrounds regarding the establishment and running of a company Assessment: External exam with one single grade for the written and oral parts of the final exam project. The exam: 45 minuts oral exam on basis of bachelor project, 7 - step grading scale 3.6.1 How formulation and spelling skills affect assessment In the assessment of the [final project / bachelor project], the student's spelling and wording skills will be included, regardless of the language in which the project is written, as the academic content is weighted the heaviest, cf. the Examination Order section 35, 4. 3.7 Teaching and working methods There are several different teaching and working methods at Lillebaelt Academy. For example lectures, case studies, business projects, minor assignments, practical and theoretical exercises, laboratory work, oral presentation, homework, excursions and the like. The teaching can be theme-oriented, as well as divided into different subjects. The purpose of the working methods is that the students, through the methods chosen by the programme, acquire knowledge, skills and competencies within the core components of the programme, and that the student also uses these in accordance with the learning objectives of the programme. The more detailed description of the course learning, i.e. objectives, content, structure, working methods, etc., appear in lesson plans available on Fronter. 3.8 Differentiated teaching Differentiated teaching applies as appropriate. 3.9 Study language PBIE is an English-language programme, and all the teaching is in English. In some cases, it may be possible to follow elective course elements in Danish, and it will be possible to complete the internship in a Danishlanguage company. 4. Internationalisation 4.1 Compulsory study trip As part of the program, a study trip abroad is carried out in connection with 2 semesters. The detailed description and terms of the study trip are described in the document "Study trip", located on Fronter. 22
Exemption may be granted for participation in the study trip. In these cases, the student must participate in a 5 ECTS elective sbject offered in collaboration with the bachelor's degree in International Sales and Marketing 4.2 Studying abroad All full-time courses at the Lillebaelt Academy must be organized so that the student, within the prescribed study period, has the opportunity to complete parts of the education abroad. In the PBIE the following course elements can be carried out abroad: Internships Semester 2 Course elements taken as part of a stay abroad can be credited to the programme if they meet the content and level requirements described in this curriculum. Lillebaelt Academy must receive and approve the application for credit before the student commences the stay abroad. The decision is taken based on a professional assessment. The student commits by the prior approval of a study stay abroad, to document the approved study programme s completed elements after completion of the stay. In connection with the prior approval, the student agrees that the institution may obtain the necessary information upon completion of the study stay. A qualified element of education is deemed to be completed if it is passed according to the rules for the relevant programme. 4.3 Agreements with foreign educational institutions on parallel courses 5. Programme tests and exams Exam catalogue is available on Fronter 5.1 General rules for exams For tests and examinations at Lillebaelt Academy, the rules in BEK no. 1046 of 30/06/2016 apply: In addition, the most recently published version of Lillebaelt Academy s "Rules for holding exams for fulltime programmes at Lillebaelt Academy," available at eal.dk. Starting a programme element, semester, etc., counts as enrolment in the corresponding tests. It is not possible to withdraw. 5.2 Description of exams The following gives an overview of tests and examinations in PBIE. Requirements and details of the individual tests, including the examination period, formalities and the use of aids, appear in the Examination Catalogue on Fronter. The student can be tested in several course elements for the same exam, and each test will appear as a combined grade on the diploma. See also the schedule below for the timing of the exams. 23
Schematic representation of the relationship between exams, the components of the program and when they occur Semester 1st semester Exam name Course element (internal/external) 1. Internal exam - Creative and innovative processes - Business proposition - Science of theory and methodology - Growth - Project management and network - Corporate management ECTS To be entered on the diploma 30 One total grade 2nd semester 1. external exam - Growth - Change Management 15 One total grade 3rd semester 2. internal Elective Subject 15 One total grade 3. internal Internship 15 One total grade 2. external Bachelor project 15 One total grade 5.3 Other requirements for completing activities In addition to the above-mentioned exams, a number of requirements for completion of compulsory activities are required by the student in order to sit the examination and continue the programme, cf. the Examination Order 10 and 5.3. 5.3.1 Compulsory learning activities: Participation and hand-in requirements Several course elements require that the student must have completed a number of compulsory learning activities in order to participate in the exam. If the compulsory learning activities are not completed, the student cannot participate in the exam and has used one exam attempt. The student is automatically enrolled for the next exam, and must continue to meet the conditions for admission to the exam. The compulsory learning activities vary from course element to course element and may include participation requirements, presentations or hand-in assignments. The compulsory learning activities of the PBIE are described as admission requirements for examinations and are shown in the Examination Catalogue on Fronter. 24
5.3.2 Beginning of semester aptitude assessment test A student must pass the beginning of semester aptitude assessment test in order to continue on the programme, cf. the Examination Order 10 Beginning of semester aptitude assessment test Timing: The aptitude test is held at the latest two months after the start of semester Form: The aptitude test is described in the Examination Catalogue Assessment: Pass/fail Basis for access: None Consequences of failing: If the student fails the exam in the first try, the student has the opportunity to participate in a re-examination, which is held within three months after the start of the programme. If the student does not pass the examination, the student cannot continue in the programme and will be withdrawn, cf. the Examination Order 10. Particulars regarding the aptitude test: The aptitude assessment test is not covered by the rules for complaints about tests, cf. the Examination Order Section 10, 4. Lillebaelt Academy may grant dispensation for the individual student from the dates stipulated to pass the test on grounds of illness, maternity leave or exceptional circumstances. These conditions must be documented. 5.3.3 Study activity requirements: First-year exam For business academy and bachelor programmes, all tests and exams that the student must take by the end of the first year of the programme after beginning studies (first-year exam), must be passed by the end of the second year after beginning studies in order to continue in the programme. Note that the first-year examination, as described in this section, does not consist of an exam but the requirement that all examinations in the first year must be passed before the end of the first year of study. Consequences of not passing the first-year exam If a student does not pass the exam in the relevant elements of the course, the student will be withdrawn from the program, cf. the Examination Order 8. 1 and the Access Order Section 37 (1). 1, no. 4. 5.4 Use of aids for exams All aids are, as a rule, permitted, unless otherwise specified in the Examination Catalogue. 5.5 Language used for exams The language of the exam is the same as the language of instruction of the individual subjects, i.e. either Danish or English. In Danish-language examinations, it is possible to pass the tests in Swedish or Norwegian, unless the purpose of the test is to document the student's proficiency in Danish, cf. the Examination Order 18. If the academy has decided to complete all or part of the education with English-language tuition, where there are joint classes with Danish and international students, it is permitted to complete an exam in Danish unless the purpose of the course is to Is to document foreign language skills. 25
6. Other rules for the programme 6.1 Credit and transfers It is possible to transfer credits from other institutions or the like to an educational programme at Lillebaelt Academy. In each case, Lillebaelt Academy approves merit based on completed education and employment that can be measured according to subjects, educational elements and internship elements of the programme at Lillebaelt Academy. The decision is taken based on a professional assessment. The student is obliged to disclose completed course elements from another Danish or foreign higher education and employment that is relevant for a merit assessment. 6.2 Credit agreements 6.3 Credit agreements and transfers Transfers to the same programme at another institution may take place, unless exceptional circumstances occur, at the earliest when the student has passed tests corresponding to the first year of study of the receiving programme; cf. the Access Order Section 36 (2). Relocation requires that there are available seats in the relevant phase of the programme. 6.4 Dispensation regulations Lillebaelt Academy may depart from what the institution or institutions themselves have provided for in this curriculum if exceptional circumstances are justified. A student must apply for dispensation and document the exceptional circumstances for dispensation. Lillebaelt Academy will process the case and make a decision, when available. The detailed rules for dispensation and application for this are described at the Lillebaelt Academy website: www.eal.dk. 6.5 Leave of absence It is possible to apply for leave from the programme, e.g. maternity leave, adoption or call for military service. Lillebaelt Academy cannot award a student leave before the student has passed the examinations after the first year of study of an academy or a bachelor's degree program or has completed the first half of the year in an independent postgraduate education (professional bachelor). Detailed rules for leave and application for this appear at the Lillebaelt Academy website: www.eal.dk. Lillebaelt Academy can dispense with these rules under exceptional circumstances. 26