MAN 630 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Bill Gates of Microsoft, Michael Dell of Dell Computers, Fred Smith of FedEx, and Dietmar Hopp of SAP are all examples of successful entrepreneurs who have pursued new business opportunities in a way which is innovative, path-breaking and contributing to growth and employment generation. But who is a typical entrepreneur and is there the typical start-up? This overall question raises a series of more specific considerations from the surface to the core such as: Why do people start businesses? What characteristics does the typical entrepreneur possess and need? How do entrepreneurs finance the typical start-up? How well does the typical start-up perform? What is the role of networks for launching and running new businesses?
Course Overview and Objectives
The questions raised above are questions that will be answered in the course MAN 630 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, which consists of two parts, namely Part I “Lectures” and Part II “Case Studies”. This course combines both classical methods of teaching (lecturing) and interactive methods of teaching (case studies). More exactly, theories presented in the first part will be followed by demonstrating real-life cases and thus theory application in the second part. Additionally, both entrepreneurs and academics will be invited as guest speakers to shed light on specific topics of interest
The purpose of this course is to provide students with both theoretical knowledge of entrepreneurship and practical skills for setting up businesses. Dealing with current and classical theories and recent empirical evidence on entrepreneurship, Part I aims at giving students a solid insight into entrepreneurship research. Part II gives the possibility to put oneself in the shoes of an entrepreneur and to train entrepreneurial skills, thus giving a more practical understanding on decisions on founding and operating start-ups.
The questions raised above are questions that will be answered in the course MAN 630 Introduction to Entrepreneurship, which consists of two parts, namely Part I “Lectures” and Part II “Case Studies”. This course combines both classical methods of teaching (lecturing) and interactive methods of teaching (case studies). More exactly, theories presented in the first part will be followed by demonstrating real-life cases and thus theory application in the second part. Additionally, both entrepreneurs and academics will be invited as guest speakers to shed light on specific topics of interest
The purpose of this course is to provide students with both theoretical knowledge of entrepreneurship and practical skills for setting up businesses. Dealing with current and classical theories and recent empirical evidence on entrepreneurship, Part I aims at giving students a solid insight into entrepreneurship research. Part II gives the possibility to put oneself in the shoes of an entrepreneur and to train entrepreneurial skills, thus giving a more practical understanding on decisions on founding and operating start-ups.
Learning Outcomes
- By the end of this course, students will have gained fundamental perspectives in theoretical and practical entrepreneurial mechanisms.
- They will be acquainted with case study training.
Assessment: Grading
- End-term examination (70%)
- Oral participation in Case Study Sessions (30%)
Place and Time
Course Syllabus
For a more detailed outline of the course content, you can download the course syllabus below.
- September 08 – December 08, 2011
- Thursdays, 1.45 – 3.15 PM
- SN 169 (“Schloss”)
Registration
Interested students have to register via the Student Portal (https://portal.uni-mannheim.de) between August 08 and September 07, 2011, by 11:59 pm. Please note that attendance is restricted to 100 participants who will be selected on a first come - first serve basis.
Registration for Exchange Students
Register via the Student Portal after your arrival in Mannheim.
Registration for Students who cannot register via the Portal (e.g., Business Informatics)
Please send an e-mail with your personal data (including your matriculation number) to Ms. Eveline Wenzel, wenzel@ifm.uni-mannheim.de.
Readings
Required readings are listed in the respective session in the course syllabus below. Lectures are based on the following two books:
1) Storey & Greene (2010): Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Pearson Education, Harlow. (Some
Interested students have to register via the Student Portal (https://portal.uni-mannheim.de) between August 08 and September 07, 2011, by 11:59 pm. Please note that attendance is restricted to 100 participants who will be selected on a first come - first serve basis.
Registration for Exchange Students
Register via the Student Portal after your arrival in Mannheim.
Registration for Students who cannot register via the Portal (e.g., Business Informatics)
Please send an e-mail with your personal data (including your matriculation number) to Ms. Eveline Wenzel, wenzel@ifm.uni-mannheim.de.
Readings
Required readings are listed in the respective session in the course syllabus below. Lectures are based on the following two books:
1) Storey & Greene (2010): Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Pearson Education, Harlow. (Some
books will be available in the university‟s library, „Lehrbuchsammlung‟; buying the book is thus optional).
2) Shane (2003): A General Theory of Entrepreneurship: The Individual-Opportunity Nexus. Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham (course readings available).
2) Shane (2003): A General Theory of Entrepreneurship: The Individual-Opportunity Nexus. Edward Elgar Publishing, Cheltenham (course readings available).
Course Syllabus
For a more detailed outline of the course content, you can download the course syllabus below.
News
 Post-Course Review "Noteneinsicht" for MAN 630 & MAN 631 (HWS 2011) (16.01.12)On January 30, 2012, 8 am, students will have the opportunity to review the composition of their grades in MAN 630 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and MAN 631 Creativity and Entrepreneurship in Practice. A preliminary registration via the secretary's office is necessary. As it is common practice, you can screen your exam for your information, obtain your partial grades and file a written complaint if required. |
 Alexander Rittweger, founder of Payback/Loyalty Partner, Guest Speaker on Dec 08, 2011 (29.11.11)Alexander Rittweger, founder of Payback/Loyalty Partner, held a talk on Dec 08, 2011, at Mannheim University. His presentation was part of the lecture MAN 630 Introduction to Entrepreneurship. |
 MAN 630: Waiting List (08.09.11)For those students having no spot but being interested in MAN 630 in Fall 2011. Please find more information enclosed. |
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