Minor Entrepreneurship – startups and innovations

Do you want to set up a business or organization that will change your life and affect the world around you? We are looking for students who are interested in setting up companies and eager to produce innovative products.

Students who are attracted to entrepreneurial independence and are interested in the set up and development of innovative organizations. The secondary track is particularly suitable for three types of students: 1) Those who want to set up a start-up with growth potential. 2) Those who already do business and want to support further growth and development of their company. 3) Those who are tempted to use the entrepreneurial approach to positive social change and want to set up a social business. Each semester meets a unique group of interesting personalities. The secondary track consists of subjects focused on developing business thinking, the ability to lead a dynamic team, design functional business models, communicate with target groups and present to investors. Teaching is realized in cooperation with successful entrepreneurs and a number of practitioners. The secondary track Entrepreneurship is closely connected to the VŠE xPORT business accelerator.

After completing the course, students will have the knowledge and skills to to develop three types of new organizations:

1) A fast-growing organization with an innovative product and the potential to change the field in which it operates – start-up.

2) Stable company with a plan for further development.

3) Social firm with a strong vision and clearly measurable positive impact on the selected target group.

Intensive training is planned for students admitted to the secondary track Entrepreneurship on Friday before the beginning of the semester.

The study is divided into two semesters. The successful completion of the subject 3PO541 Opportunity recognition and business model development is a condition for registration of the subject 3PO546 Enterprise in Praxis.

Obligatory courses

Ident Course name Hours ECTS Semester
3PO541 Opportunity recognition and business model development 2+2 6 2
3PO542 Foundation of Business 2+2 6 2
3PO543 Marketing communication and sales for start-ups 2+2 6 3
3PO544 Managing the growth of new business 0+2 3 3
3PO545 Business Plan 0+2 3 3
3PO546 Enterprise in Praxis 2+2 6 3

State final exam

The study of the secondary track is completed by passing the state final examination consisting from the following subjects:

Ident Course name
3PO541 Opportunity recognition and business model development
3PO542 Foundation of Business
3PO543 Marketing communication and sales for start-ups
3PO544 Managing the growth of new business
3PO545 Business Plan