Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Semester:
8th
Course Type:
Elective Specialization courses (ΠΜ-E)
Track:
-
Code:
ΥΣ12
ECTS:
4
TEACHING HOURS per week
Theory:
2
Seminar:
1
Laboratory:
-
Specializations
Foundations of Computer Science (S1):
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Data and Knowledge Management (S2):
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Software (S3):
-
Hardware and Architecture (S4):
-
Communications and Networking (S5):
-
Signal and Information Processing (S6):
-
Related Courses
Prerequisites:
-
Expected Prior Knowledge:
-
Detailed Description
DIT_PPS_YS12-Innovation and Entrepreneurship.pdf
Course Content

The course includes the main body of knowledge and skills in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation and covers the following topics: Concept and Importance of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Business and economic environment. Business opportunity, uncertainty, business risk and decision-making. Business skills, entrepreneur profile. The business process cycle (business concept, business opportunity assessment, business model development, business plan creation, funding sources). Establishment of a business. International entrepreneurship. Social entrepreneurship. Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics. National policies on entrepreneurship and community actions.

LITERATURE AND STUDY MATERIALS - READING LIST
  •  Karagiannis, H. & Bakouros, I. Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Theory - act. Sofia Publications, 2010.
  • Chatzikonstantinou, G. & Goniadis, H. Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Gutenberg Publications, 2009.
  • Kefis, V. & Papazachariou, P. The Business Vision in a Business Plan. Kritiki Publications, 2009.
  • Deakins, D. & Freel, M. Entrepreneurship & Small Business. Newborn businesses. Rosili Publications, 2012.
  • Course notes.
e-Class link
Innovation and Entrepreneurship - ECLASS