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Objectives and competences

1. Enhance theoretical knowledge on the sustainable entrepreneurship and to qualify students for the scientific approach to study the sustainable entrepreneurship at various levels of research the phenomena in the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship. 2. Understanding the interactions, connections and effects between the various elements of sustainable entrepreneurship concept. 3. To prepare students to be able to objectively and critically identify research questions, assumptions and theses in the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship and with the scientific-research approach study it from theoretical and empirical perspectives. 4. Acquire theoretical knowledge about sustainable entrepreneurship which is transferable into business reality.

Content (Syllabus outline)

1. Development of the paradigm of sustainable entrepreneurship. 2. Theoretical framework of sustainable entrepreneurship. 3. Market dynamics and sustainability 4. Sustainable business models 5. Technology and sustainable entrepreneurship 6. Resources for sustainable entrepreneurship 7. Impact measurement and reporting 8. Ethical aspects and future trends in sustainable entrepreneurship 9. Key concepts, research questions, methodology, developmental paths of sustainable entrepreneurship 10. GEM and sustainable development

Learning and teaching methods

- Lectures - Individual critical readings - Preparation and presentation of research report

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

1. Enhance theoretical knowledge on the sustainable entrepreneurship and to qualify students for the scientific approach to study the sustainable entrepreneurship at various levels of research the phenomena in the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship. 2. Understanding the interactions, connections and effects between the various elements of sustainable entrepreneurship concept. 3. To prepare students to be able to objectively and critically identify research questions, assumptions and theses in the concept of sustainable entrepreneurship and with the scientific-research approach study it from theoretical and empirical perspectives. 4. Acquire theoretical knowledge about sustainable entrepreneurship which is transferable into business reality. Intended learning outcomes: Development of Knowledge and Understanding Students: ? Acquire in-depth knowledge about sustainable entrepreneurship and a systematic understanding of specialties of the sustainable entrepreneurship concept. ? Learn to critically asses the theoretical and empirical knowledge on sustainable entrepreneurship. ? Acquire knowledge to be able to interpreted and evaluate gained results of sustainable entrepreneurship. ? Are aware of ethical, social and environmental issues in the area of sustainable entrepreneurship. ? Learn to analyse and synthesise different views in dealing with the area of sustainable entrepreneurship, which includes elements from “classical” as well as social and environmental entrepreneurship areas. Cognitive and Intellectual Skills Students: ? Are able to undertake analysis of sustainable entrepreneurship with critical awareness. ? Are able to synthesise new approaches, in a manner that can contribute to the development of methodology or deeper understanding of sustainable entrepreneurship phenomena. ? Have a capacity to identify appropriate methods to solve specific problems. ? Have appropriate conceptual understanding and critical capacities that allows independent evaluation of research and methodologies. ? Are able to argue alternative approaches in the broad sustainable entrepreneurship phenomena. ? Can act independently in problem solving, an in planning and implementing tasks at a professional or equivalent level. Key / Transferable Skills Students: ? Are able to use full range of learning resources in different research areas. ? Develop common research skills. ? Upgrade independent and self-critical research abilities. ? Upgrade their professional development ? Develop and upgrade their skills in communicating complex information clearly and effectively to specialists and non-specialists. ? Can act as effective consultant. Practical Skills Students: ? Can operate in complex and unpredictable and specialised contexts that may be at the forefront of knowledge. ? Have overview of the issues governing good practice in sustainable entrepreneurship. ? Can act in a professional capacity for self / others, with responsibility and largely autonomously and with initiative in complex and unpredictable situations. ? Perform smoothly with precision and effectiveness; ? Are capable to adapt skills and design or develop new skills / procedures for new situations.

Readings

1. Rosário, A. T., Raimundo, R. J., & Cruz, S. P. (2022). Sustainable Entrepreneurship: a literature review. Sustainability, 14(9), 5556. 2. Sarma, S., Attaran, S., & Attaran, M. (2024). Sustainable entrepreneurship: Factors influencing opportunity recognition and exploitation. The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 25(1), 56-69. 3. Bonfanti, A., De Crescenzo, V., Simeoni, F., & Adaui, C. R. L. (2024). Convergences and divergences in sustainable entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship research: A systematic review and research agenda. Journal of Business Research, 170, 114336. 4. Terán-Yépez, E., Marín-Carrillo, G. M., del Pilar Casado-Belmonte, M., & de las Mercedes Capobianco-Uriarte, M. (2020). Sustainable entrepreneurship: Review of its evolution and new trends. Journal of Cleaner Production, 252, 119742. 5. Avelar, S., Borges-Tiago, T., Almeida, A., & Tiago, F. (2024). Confluence of sustainable entrepreneurship, innovation, and digitalization in SMEs. Journal of Business Research, 170, 114346. 6. Lüdeke-Freund, F. (2020). Sustainable entrepreneurship, innovation, and business models: Integrative framework and propositions for future research. Business Strategy and and the Environment, 29(2), 665-681. 7. SINGER, Slavica (urednik), ŠARLIJA, Nataša (urednik), REBERNIK, Miroslav (urednik), BRADAČ HOJNIK, Barbara (urednik). Entrepreneurship and well-being : exploring the UN sustainable development goals through the lenses of GEM and other indicators. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan: Springer Nature, cop. 2023. XXXII, 183 str., ilustr. Sustainable Development Goals Series. ISBN 978-3-031-19180-0. ISSN 2523-3084. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-19181-7, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-19181-7. 8. Brundtland Commission. (1987). Our common future, report of the World Commission on Environment and Development. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Izbrani članki iz podjetniških revij (letno aktualizirani), (kot npr. Journal of Business Venturing, Small Business Economics, Journal of Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice) / Selected papers from entrepreneurship journals (yearly updated) (Journal of Business venturing, Small Business Economics, Journal of Small Business Management, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice).

  • red. prof. dr. BARBARA BRADAČ HOJNIK, univ. dipl. ekon.

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  • ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS SCIENCES - 1st
  • ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS SCIENCES - 2nd