The bachelor of Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship is designed for those who have an interest in working in the field of creative occupations and for those who dream of establishing and run their own businesses. The curriculum includes subjects concerning economics, marketing, law and management, combined with a hands-on approach to entrepreneurship, which also will prepare the students for managerial employment in the private or public services.
| Duration: | 3 Years |
| Location: | Alta |
| Credits (ECTS): | 180 |
| Qualification: | Bachelor of Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship |
| Admission requirements: | Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English |
| Application deadline: | April 15th |
| Application code: | 9510 |
The program is structured so that the various courses underpin and complement each other.
It is particularly directed towards developing Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) business ventures and entrepreneurial projects. Although the practical learning context will be the local, arctic environment, practical elements together with the theoretical framework presented can be applied globally.
Examen facultatum + Creative Business: Candidates will learn basic reading, writing and learning techniques that are necessary for further studies. They will get supervision and individual guidance in writing essays, group assignments and written exams. Candidates will get a first impression of what the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) are and be introduced to key elements of value creation based on intangible resources.
Experiences, Marketing and Sales: Using basic concepts, models and theories, the course will provide candidates with knowledge and practical skills in marketing, sales and experience production. Both theoretical and practical exercises are included here.
GoBusiness I: Venture Development and Venture Economy: The GoBusiness courses give the candidates theoretical knowledge and practical skills of how to plan and set up a business. The courses cover economic and managerial key elements for business start-ups.
Innovation Practice, Project Management and Event: Innovation practice gives the candidates a theoretical knowledge of innovation and methods of such, as well as giving them the opportunity to work with real life cases from the field of events. In the Project Management course, the candidates take the work further, by mapping out a real project based on the same cases.
Communication Skills and Social Media and Communication: In these courses the candidates get knowledge and experience in communicating through different media.
GoLive I: GoLive I is a practical course where the case-project from Project Management is put to life and communicated to the public.
GoBusiness II & GoLive II: Through these courses the candidates gain knowledge and experience through creating, planning, managing, communicating and evaluating their own real-life business projects.
| Term | 10 ects | 10 ects | 10 ects | |||
| 1. sem (autumn) | ||||||
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| 5. sem (autumn)* - kull 2013/2016 |
10 ects |
15 ects |
elective course 10 ects |
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| 6. sem (autumn) - kull 2013/2016 |
15 ects |
elective course 10 ects |
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| 5. sem (autumn)* |
Go Business II 10 ects |
GoLive II 20 ects text |
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| 6. sem (spring) |
Examen Philosophicum 10 ects |
Bachelor thesis 20 ects |
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* For the 5th semester, students may alternatively apply for international exchange or a practice semester in a CCI company or organisation |
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Knowledge
Candidates will:
Skills
Candidates will have the capability to:
General Proficiency
Ability to apply knowledge and skills independently in different situations:
Higher Education Entrance Qualification and certified language requirements in English.
A list of the requirements for the Higher Education Entrance Qualification in Norway can be found on the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education website - nokut.noApplicants from Norway or other Nordic countries:
Generell studiekompetanse eller realkompetanse
For søkere med generell studiekompetanse er søknadsfristen 15. april.
For søkere som søker på grunnlag av realkompetanse er søknadsfristen 15. April.
Ifølge forskrift om opptak til høyere utdanning § 3-1, punkt 3, må utdanningsinstitusjonen vurdere om søkere har faglige forutsetninger for å kunne bli vurdert som realkompetent. Institutt for Reiseliv og Nordlige Studier definert faglige forutsetninger som: Kunnskaper i norsk og engelsk med karakter 2 eller bedre etter minimum 2 år på vgs, eller har hatt fagene på Høgskole/Universitet tidligere, eller kan dokumentere det på annet vis.
Applicants form outside Nordic countries:
The course activities consist of different teaching methods. Lectures will give students an overview of the theoretical fields and deeper knowledge of selected entrepreneurship and Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI) areas. Students will analyze, discuss, and put their knowledge into relevant contexts. External lectures, field trips and practice will train practical skills and help candidates to get an overall insight to the field of work. Through group work students will be able to discuss subjects for a deeper understanding. In individual tasks students will use theoretical literature and examples from entrepreneurship and the CCI. Students will get supervision and individual guidance in writing essays, group assignments and written exams. Students are expected to perform independant studying, including curriculum not specified in scheduled teaching.
Upon completion of the program Cultural and Creative Entrepreneurship candidates will have the practical skills, knowledge and attitude required to work as
