Do you strive for financial independence for yourself and your business? Would you like to know how you can grow your enterprise in a radically different way, from a quick exit to autonomy for the long-term? Check out the module Good Money!

 

Are you ready to make your entrepreneurial dream come true? This module focuses on your independence as an entrepreneur. We take you step by step through a radically different way of growing: not towards a quick exit, but towards a strong exist strategy. The goal? A business that is independent and future-proof.

What will you be doing?

You will go through all the building blocks to set up or develop your own business, from idea to integrated business approach. We combine state-of-the-art knowledge from our Centre of Expertise and innovative companies with practical experience from the field.

Part 1: Developing your idea

• Discover your WHY: What drives you as an entrepreneur? What is your purpose?

• Prototyping in action: Use the lean startup method to test your idea in practice as quickly as possible.

• Business models & organizational structures: Learn how to build your business smartly and protect its independence.

•    Pitch training: Practice presenting your idea convincingly.

•    Inspiration from practice: Guest lectures and company visits bring you into contact with experienced entrepreneurs.

•    Intervision & collaboration: Learn from each other in small groups and build a network.

•    Physical lessons at school, supplemented with excursions.

Part 2: From concept to future-proof business

•    Refine & validate: Test and improve your (revised) idea based on feedback and practical experience.

•    Tactical implementation: Choose the right organizational structure, financing, marketing, and operational approach.

•    Practical deep dive: Here, too, you will learn from guest speakers and company visits.

•    Integrated entrepreneurial approach: Work toward a concrete plan that brings your WHY to life.

Why choose this module?

•    You will learn how to secure your independence as an entrepreneur.

•    You will take a hands-on approach: no theory without practice.

•    You will gain access to the latest insights from research and innovation.

•    You will build a network of inspiring entrepreneurs and fellow students

Part 1:

The student develops and refines a business model that stems from their personal and company’s purpose using the principles of the lean start-up method, which creates value for various stakeholders and supports it with a purpose-protecting organizational structure. In addition, the student is aware of their qualities and areas for development as an entrepreneur and demonstrates how to apply and further develop these within this context.

Part 2:

The student constructs an integrated business or acquisition plan based on the lean startup method, in which the organizational structure, financing, marketing mix, and operational choices are linked to operationalize and protect the purpose. In addition, the student is aware of their qualities and areas for development as an entrepreneur and demonstrates their ability to apply and further develop these within this context.

Not applicable

2 days at school

Both learning outcomes are assessed separately by means of a pitch with supporting documentation, a reflection report in the form of a visual logbook, and active participation.

Enrolment and registration

 

Read more about registering for the minor and how to enrol at Avans University of Applied Sciences. There are a limited number of places available for the minor. Send an email to minoren.orm.denbosch@avans.nl to register. We will then reserve a place for you. Full = Full. Please clearly state at which location you would like to follow the minor. Your place is only guaranteed once you have sent us the learning agreement and received confirmation of this.

 

This minor is part of the Entrepreneurship and Retail Management (ORM-H) programme. You will need this information to enrol in Studielink.