Commercializing One's Knowhow, acad.year 2026-27, online studies
- Credits:
- 2 ECTS credits
- Location:
- -
- Continuous learning category:
- Business and international collaboration
- Teaching format:
- Online teaching
- Price:
- -
Learning outcomes
The student will
- understand the opportunities and barriers related to entrepreneurship
- evaluate their own characteristics, knowledge and knowhow and use different methods of evaluation
- recognize markets (from the perspectives of entrepreneur and employee) where there could be demand for their strengths and skills
Online studies
! Same course in Finnish: Oman osaamisen tuotteistaminen
Content
- the core features of academic entrepreneurship
- analysis of entrepreneurship and future work skills in the light of characteristics, knowhow and values
- evaluation of students’ characteristics, values, knowledge and knowhow through different methods; evaluation of future working opportunities
- commercialization of knowhow.
Modes of study
The studies are independent online studies where you familiarise yourself with the learning material and submit learning assignments.
Studying is completely independent. Academic studies require self-direction, good study skills, and planning. The course has predetermined completion dates, from which you choose the one that suits you. Retaking an assignment or increasing your grade also takes place on these course-specific dates during the academic year. Pay attention to the due dates when planning your studies.
Independent study total 54 h.
Learning assignment due date options for the academic year 2026-2027 will be announced later
Study materials
Study material on Moodle.
Responsible teacher: Helen Reijonen
Evaluation: Assignments: pass / fail
Teaching Language: English
The course is at the Bachelor`s level. The course belongs to the Basic Studies, Marketing (Markkinoinnin perusopinnot) or Intermediate studies, Marketing (Markkinointi aineopinnot).
You will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the academic year (July 2027). In practice, the completion takes place within the stated due dates of the course.
LOG IN to the Open University Business and Economics study community (elearn/Moodle), as directed by the starting instructions which you receive after your registration has been processed. In the Business and Economics study community, you can find general instructions for studying, links to course environments, and course keys.
Guidance services for Business studies
We are happy to guide you throughout your learning journey, even before registration when you are just starting to plan your studies. You can contact us via email or phone. For guidance in English, please contact Academic Affairs Coordinator Jasmin Sokkanen. You can also book an online appointment for guidance in English.
Syksyn infotilaisuudet
- Avoimen yliopiston yleinen info ti 11.8.2026, klo 17.00–18.00.
- Kauppatieteiden yleisinfo ke 12.8.2026 klo 17.00–18.00.
Infojen aikataulut ja osallistumislinkit löydät verkkosivuiltamme. Infot ovat suomeksi. The info sessions above are in Finnish.
General Open University info in English
We encourage everyone who has interest in our English-language courses in Business studies to participate to the info session on 27 August. Join our online info session on 27 August 2026, from 4–5 pm (Finnish time) to learn more about the University of Eastern Finland’s Open University and our wide range of English-language courses. Learn more and register.
The study fee is 20 euros per ECTS credit for individual study units, and 15 euros per credit for study modules. The study fee is paid at registration.
By paying the study fee, the student receives a temporary right to study that entitles them to attend a particular course. The right to study is course-specific, and is required to complete the course as specified in the syllabus for the term, covering both teaching and course exams. You will receive the right to study from the date of enrollment until the end of August 2027.
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