Graduate profile:
A graduate of the “Entrepreneurship and Startup” specialty has knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship, the construction and development of startups and the conditions for their functioning within startup ecosystems. Graduates are distinguished by creative and inventive thinking, which is particularly important when creating technologically advanced startups. They can interpret economic phenomena, use AI tools and select the right sources of financing for specific decisions and business models. Graduates are able to run their own innovative enterprise, but are also prepared to work in business environment organizations, companies operating on the domestic and international market, financial and consulting institutions and entities creating startup ecosystems, e.g. special economic zones. They also have the skills to use modern technologies in business and effective communication in the business environment.
Characteristics of the main subjects:
- Managerial psychology - the subject focuses on the psychosocial aspects of management, building relationships in the organization in the context of implementing the psychological contract, business negotiations and integrating ESG principles in management.
- Theoretical foundations of entrepreneurship - the course focuses on familiarizing students with current knowledge in the field of entrepreneurship, especially with theoretical knowledge on the course and determinants of entrepreneurial processes, the functioning of startups, as well as developing awareness of entrepreneurial competences and strengthening entrepreneurial thinking.
- Startup ecosystems - the subject focuses on familiarizing students with the conditions of functioning of entities in startup ecosystems. It allows to understand the role and importance of institutions supporting startups at individual stages of their development.
- Managerial application of a spreadsheet - the aim of the subject is to familiarize students with spreadsheet programming techniques, creating reports based on databases and with database functions and with tools for presenting data and analysis results. During the classes, students will learn about practical possibilities of using Excel to solve business problems.
- Startup creation: from idea to implementation - workshops allowing students to acquire practical skills in creating and developing startups. Practitioners and experts will be invited to the workshops to share their knowledge and experience.
- Startup Internationalization - the subject focuses on familiarizing students with the specifics and conditions of conducting business on the international market, as well as with methods of analyzing risk-taking in business on the international market.
- E-business - the aim of the subject is to familiarize students with modern strategies in the field of e-business in the realities of the global economy and the possibilities of using these strategies in organizations.
- Application of AI and modern technologies in business - the subject focuses on familiarizing students with modern technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) tools used in business. Knowledge will be provided on the specifics of technology startups and the role of innovation in building their competitive advantage. In addition, students will develop practical skills in designing and prototyping business solutions based on AI technology.
Distinctive features of the specialty:
- Stimulating creativity and entrepreneurship among students.
- Supporting practical skills in creating and developing enterprises, including innovative start-up ventures, thanks to workshops with the participation of experts and business practitioners.
- An interdisciplinary and innovative approach to business thanks to learning about the possibilities of using analytical tools and modern technologies.