Perspectives on Entrepreneurship (FutureLearn)

Offered by Coventry University,
Perspectives on Entrepreneurship (FutureLearn)

Explore the concept of entrepreneurship from individual, social and economic perspectives across different cultures. Develop your understanding of the characteristics of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship can take on different meanings depending on the context. On this course, you will have the opportunity to become more familiar with the different ways entrepreneurship can be understood, both historically and culturally.

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You will critically evaluate the role and significance of different perspectives within the evolution of entrepreneurship theory. You will use case studies at an organisational, sector, and national level to complement your understanding of the main theories.
This course is part of the program Entrepreneurship and Innovation, which is one of the building blocks that leads to a degree in BA International Business (Top Up).

What topics will you cover?
Delve into topics covering economic, sociological, psychological and cultural perspectives of entrepreneurship, which will help you develop your own views on what it means to be an entrepreneur.
Identify the characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset and how this may vary according to cultural background.

What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
Synthesise different perspectives of entrepreneurship
Evaluate your entrepreneurial mindset
Reflect on the importance of different perspectives of entrepreneurship
Identify sustainable development challenges in your country

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