EUROPEAN ENTERPRISE POLICY
 
Taught in 4th year Business management
Theory [A] 20.0
Exercises [B] 4.0
Training and projects [C] 8.0
Studytime [D] 90.0
Studypoints [E] 3
Level specialized
Credit contract? Unrestricted access
Examination contract? Unrestricted access
Language of instruction Dutch
Lecturer Rudy Aernoudt
Reference HLBEST03K02371
 
Key words
European Enterprise Policy

Objectives
This course aims at providing an understanding of European enterprise policy at different levels: regional, national, European. The course aims at gaining insight into processes rather than accumulating detailed knowledge. Therefore concrete cases will be used such as the venture capital problem and incubators in Europe.

Topics
I. Limits and scope of enterprise policy at European level

II. From SME policy to entrepreneurship policy

A. Europe lagging behind: between rhetoric and reality
B. The dynamics of entrepreneurship
C. Enterprise policy versus entrepreneurship policy

III. Entrepreneurship in financial and political institutions

IV. European policy towards start-ups

A. Venture Capital
B. Guaranties
C. Incubators

V. Enterprise policy and

A. Regional Development
B. Employment Issues
C. The role of big companies

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of economics and/or political science

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Teaching Methods
Lectures requiring active participation of students in case studies.

Assessment
Evaluation will be based on an oral exam

Lecturer(s)
Rudy AERNOUDT