Hey student entrepreneur, are you that employer of the future?

Are you entrepreneurial, ambitious, and willing to take risks? Then the Startup Entrepreneur minor is for you! In an inspiring environment, you will learn the skills you need to become a top entrepreneur. This minor is an adventure within your own studies — an opportunity that won't come around again anytime soon, so sign up quickly!

Course Content

In this minor, it is important that you show ambition and take initiative. You will learn by doing and will be actively working on your own business and your entrepreneurial skills for a total of twenty weeks. You choose your own path and determine (partly) your own office hours.

We offer various activities such as workshops, guest lectures, networking events, and coaching sessions. Additionally, you will have plenty of room to engage in extracurricular activities, such as inspiration sessions and lunch meetings. All of our coaches have extensive experience, as they are or have been entrepreneurs themselves. We have business coaches with different areas of expertise, including service offerings, production, international trade, product innovation, and (online) retail. They are all ready to help you grow as an entrepreneur!

Some of the topics covered during the minor include:

• Who are you as an entrepreneur?
• Can you identify and validate ideas and opportunities?
• How do you manage the financial aspects of your business, and what do you need to get started?
• What (digital) skills do you need for your type of business?

Target group

This minor focuses on three specific target groups:

1. You are a student with one or more ideas and want to literally turn them into a business; or
2. You are a student with a developed idea and have just started; or
3. You are a (Chamber of Commerce registered) startup with some revenue.

This is a challenging minor, and you can only achieve the end goal if you're willing to step out of your comfort zone and give it your all. In an introductory meeting, we will be happy to advise you on the opportunities available to you in this minor.

You can also take this minor in Dutch.

Experiences

Students about this minor:

• "The connection between students and lecturers is great!"
• "You are really challenged - You are pushed out of your comfort zone - Your network is expanded - There is a very relaxed atmosphere."

Course structure

You will follow the minor at the Saxion Centre for Entrepreneurship (SCvO). We have beautiful and creative locations in Deventer and Enschede, offering a break from the standard school environment. SCvO has extensive expertise in entrepreneurship, with lecturers from practice and a wide network of both young and experienced entrepreneurs across various sectors. During the minor, you will be part of a community of practice, which includes entrepreneurs from the region. All the ingredients to give your entrepreneurship a boost!

A large part of the time will be spent working and learning at the location you registered for. Occasionally, you will travel to the other location to participate in an activity. So, from Deventer to Enschede, or vice versa.

Assessment methods

In the Startup Entrepreneur minor, you will be assessed individually. A diverse range of assessment methods will be used to evaluate your development as an entrepreneur and assess the results of your business after 20 weeks. Sometimes you'll find yourself in a real Dragons' Den with actual investors, networking with FC Twente, Heracles, or the Eagles, or perhaps presenting your product at a trade fair. So, creative and varied assignments!

The guidance during the minor is intensive. Your business coach will provide honest feedback, highlight potential areas for development, and identify opportunities. We also use a lot of peer feedback because we want to give you valuable insights into your development during the minor. After all, it's also about the process you've gone through on your "entrepreneurial journey." Will you give your entrepreneurship a boost with the Startup Entrepreneur minor?

Before submitting through Kies op Maat please contact the minor contact person: Kim Beerens (k.b.m.beerens@saxion.nl or 06-14300152) if participating is still possible or whether the maximum number of participants has been reached. 

How do I apply?
The application process regarding the Kies op Maat minor at Saxion is a bit different than described at www.kiesopmaat.nl

How does it work?
Step 1: Download the learning agreement from the Kies op Maat website and let it sign by a member of the exam commission at your own educational institution ánd sign the document yourself.
Step 2: go to https://sis.saxion.nl/account# and fill in your personal data
Step 3: you will receive an automatic generated email from IAM including your username and password
Step 4: go the https://sis.saxion.nl, log on with your username and password which you have received from IAM and apply!
Step 5: After this we can process your application for a Kies op Maat minor at Saxion

Please note: in 'upload documents' you are requested to upload some documents. The following documents we need:

• A copy of your valid passport or ID-card. No driving license!
• A copy of your propaedeutic diploma or a printout from the DUO diploma register. In case you do not have the propaedeutic diploma yet, we would like to receive an official statement from your educational institution in which they state that you will receive the propaedeutic diploma before the start of the minor.
• Learning agreement, page 1, 2 and 3 (signed by a member of the exam commission of your own education institution and student)
• Original Proof of Payment for the study year 2024-2025. You can request this proof from your educational institution, also if you pay in instalments. Your educational institution will email the Proof of Payment to Saxion.
  Deadline for handing in the original Proof of Payment is 2 weeks before the start of the minor.

If you have further questions, please let us know. You can contact Saxion Student Registration, telephone number: 088 – 019 3000.