Resourcing in Entrepreneurship
At a glance...
- Seminar „Resourcing in Entrepreneurship“- Creditable in the module „M.Wiwi-Bwl.0157: Resourcing in Entrepreneurship“
- Every week: Wednesdays, 14.15 to 15.45, in person
- Exam: Presentation and two mini-take-home-exams (one mid-seminar, one at the end)
- Language: English
- Registration: via e-mail to katharina.scheidgen[a]uni-goettingen.de
- Lecturer: Prof. Dr. Katharina Scheidgen
Learning Goals
After completing this seminar, students will have an overview of diverse theoretical perspectives on resourcing in entrepreneurship based on scientific research papers. Students gain an analytical understanding of typical challenges entrepreneurs face throughout the founding process, focusing on resource acquisition. The strong research focus does not only enable students to identify, understand and see through common challenges, conflicts, and troubles throughout the entrepreneurship process, but also to discuss, evaluate, and question research findings and scientific debates.Resourcing in Entrepreneurship: Seminar - Content
No doubt, Silicon Valley is one of the world’s leading hubs for technological innovation. Pioneering companies like Google, Facebook or PayPal were founded by visionary entrepreneurs with growth ambition. Yet, despite the myth of a solitary genius tinkering in her garage, such entrepreneurial activities and innovations are only possible if diverse actors work together in manifold ways. Here, a major challenge becomes apparent: Although such entrepreneurial activities require manifold, comprehensive resources to work on innovative ideas, develop new products and grow an organization, in most cases, entrepreneurs do not possess all necessary resources. Hence, resourcing becomes an outstandingly important challenge for entrepreneurs. In this course, we discuss diverse approaches to resource acquisition from a research-based perspective.For example, the respective environment, e.g. the entrepreneurial ecosystem, might provide critical resources for the founding process. Not only entrepreneurs cluster in regions like Silicon Valley, London or Paris, but also investors, research universities, skilled work forces, mentors, and co-working spaces, creating a dynamic setting for technological innovation and high growth entrepreneurship. How do entrepreneurial ecosystems in different regions look like? How do they promote entrepreneurial activities?
Leveraging resources from such external actors and environments becomes central. Thus, this course discusses questions like: What kind of relationships do new ventures need? How do entrepreneurs form such network ties to acquire funding or first customers? How do their networks evolve throughout the founding process? What does resourcing mean in a digital age? Which role do entrepreneurial teams play?
Examination
Portfolio examination: 40% paper presentation, 60% take-home-examsExamination requirements: Students have to show that they are able to apply the theoretical concepts discussed in the seminar, reflect them critically, and develop practical implications rooted in a strong theoretical foundation. Students have to read and critically discuss scientific papers.
General Information
Credits: 6 ECTSSWS: 2
Admission requirements: none
Language: English
Course frequency: each summer semester
Repetition: twice
Maximum number of students: 20
Recommended previous knowledge: experience with discussing scientific papers or willingness to learn it
Person responsible for the module: Prof. Dr. Katharina Scheidgen
Duration: one semester
Recommended semester: 1-4
Workload:Attendence time: 28 hours, Self-study time: 152 hours
No guarantee for the actuality and correctness of this module description - the valid module description in the module catalogue always applies.