Course purpose

The course purpose is to gain knowledge and skills related to development, use and analysis of various elements of modern forms of entrepreneurship.

Content (Syllabus outline)

Life-style entrepreneurship:

• Self-employment as a form of employment
• Advantages and disadvantages of self-employment

Startup entrepreneurship:

• Definition and characteristics of startup, spin-out and spin-off entrepreneurship
• Examples of startups
• The importance of a supportive environment and incentives for startups
• The importance of using modern technologies for the competitiveness of startups

Dynamic (scale-up) entrepreneurship:

• Conditions and obstacles for rapid business growth
• Support and resources for rapid growth
• Networking with large companies
• International business growth

Family entrepreneurship:

• Definition and importance of family businesses
• Characteristics of family businesses
• Interconnection of family and business systems in family businesses
• Succession planning in a family business
• Examples of family businesses operating in Slovenia and abroad

Social entrepreneurship:

• Definition and importance of social enterprises
• Characteristics of social enterprises
• Examples of social enterprises

Sustainable entrepreneurship:

• Definition of sustainable entrepreneurship
• Main principles of sustainable entrepreneurship
• Sustainable development goals

Examples of companies that are environmentally and socially friendly.