Objectives and competences
In this course students:
1. Are familiarised with elements of the concept of corporate entrepreneurship and are aware of interdependence between them.
2. Are familiarised with and grasp the basic concepts of corporate entrepreneurship.
3. Learn to write, think and express themselves accurately in the identification and analysis of corporate entrepreneurship projects.
4. Acquire fundamental knowledge of planning and implementing corporate entrepreneurship initiatives.
5. Are familiarised with the importance of corporate entrepreneurship for companies and other organisations.
Content (Syllabus outline)
1. Definition of corporate entrepreneurship (intrapreneurship) and its relation with entrepreneurship
2. Definition and characteristics of intrapreneurs, their support and training
3. Dimensions and development of corporate entrepreneurship
4. Theoretical concepts and models of corporate entrepreneurship
5. Corporate entrepreneurship process
6. Establishing intrapreneurship in the organization
7. Organizational forms of intrapreneurship and their management
8. Identification, evaluation and selection of business opportunities for intrapreneurship
9. Methods and tools for the realization of intrapreneurship projects and activities
10. Infrastructure for the promotion of intrapreneurship (technology transfer units, incubators, venture capital funds, etc.)
11. Case studies - successful and unsuccessful business cases
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Development of knowledge and understanding:
Students:
1. Understand basic concepts of corporate entrepreneurship concept
2. Learn to use (apply) different methods in solving business problems in the field of corporate entrepreneurship.
3. Recognize basic characteristics of corporate entrepreneurship and are able to distinct it from other types of entrepreneurship.
4. Can demonstrate awareness of ethical issues in the field of rights (intellectual property) that arise from the results of corporate entrepreneurship activities.
5. Are able to discuss ethical issues in relation to personal beliefs and values.
Cognitive/Intellectual skills:
Students:
1. Can analyse with guidance using given classification/principles.
2. Can collect and arrange data and ideas in a standard way.
3. Students develop greater independence of thought and the ability to solve problems.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
Key/Transferable skills:
1. Use ICT.
2. Develop skills for team work.
3. Develop professional ethics.
4. Develop learning techniques and strategies for individual study, permanent reflection and evaluation.
Practical skills:
1. Based on defined guidelines and under supervision are able to autonomously solve problems from companies.
Readings
Obvezna študijska literature (Compulsory textbooks):
1. Bradač Hojnik, B. (2019). Korporacijsko podjetništvo: skripta pri predmetu Korporacijsko podjetništvo. Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta.
2. Bradač Hojnik, B. (2015). Notranji podjetniki v poslovni praksi = Intrapreneurs in business practice. V: Štrukelj, T. (ur.). Izbrani vidiki družbenih in gospodarskih transformacij: strokovna monografija, (Knjižna zbirka Sodobna ekonomija in poslovanje - SEP). Maribor: Ekonomsko-poslovna fakulteta, 52-64.
Dodatna študijska literatura (Additonal textbooks):
1. Lam, S. (2023). The Intrapreneurship Formula: How to Drive Corporate Entrepreneurship Through Employee Empowerment. Business Expert Press.
2. Kowalschek, R. (2023). Igniting Innovation: A Guide to Corporate Entrepreneurship: Unleashing Intrapreneurs, Transforming Organizations, and Mastering the Art of Change. Independently published.
3. Burns, P. (2020). Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation, 4th Edition. Bloomsbury Academic.
4. Glinyanova, M., Bouncken, R. B., Tiberius, V., & Cuenca Ballester, A. C. (2021). Five decades of corporate entrepreneurship research: measuring and mapping the field. International Entrepreneurship and Management Journal, 1-27.
5. Yang, T. K., & Yan, M. R. (2020). The corporate shared value for sustainable development: An ecosystem perspective. Sustainability, 12(6), 2348.
6. Pinchot, G. (1999). Intrapreneuring in action. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.
7. Izbrane študije primerov (selected case studies)
8. Članki iz tujih revij (letno aktualizirani). (Prescribed articles from international journals (yearly updated))
9. Časopisi in revije (npr. Finance, Manager, Podjetnik). (Slovenian magazines and reviews)
