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Commercializing One's Knowhow, acad.year 2025-26, online studies

Open university
smart for good
Credits:
2 ECTS credits
Location:
-
Continuous learning category:
Business and international collaboration
Teaching format:
Online teaching
Price:
120 € (VAT 0%)
Jatkuva oppiminen verkkosivut

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 exam 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 2025-2026: 31.10.2025, 31.12.2025, 28.2.2026, 30.4.2026 ja 15.6.2026.The course environment will open in September.

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, Management and Leadership (Johtamisen perusopinnot), Basic Studies, Marketing (Markkinoinnin perusopinnot) or Basic studies, Management and Marketing (Johtaminen ja markkinointi perusopinnot).

You will receive the right of study from the date of registration until the end of the academic year (July 2026). 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. 

Join our English-language info on August 27th at 4 pm about open university studies and learn more! 

Register for the information session here.* 

*By registering for the info session, you will receive a reminder of the event and can ask questions in advance. Registration is not mandatory and you can also participate without registering in advance via the link above.

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. If the course is continuously open for registration, the maximum time to complete the course is from 1 August to 31 July for that academic year. The right to study for a module lasts until the end of the academic year, which is, until 31.7.2026.

Irrespective of time



English

Register for studies

I Click the registration button on this page. You will be directed to our registration service with the study unit already selected. You can add several study units to your study cart before you continue. 

II Proceed to identify yourself using the Suomi.fi service, fill in your personal information to the registration form, confirm your registration and pay the study fees. If you cannot use the Suomi.fi service, please contact our please contact our Academic Affairs Coordinator, their information can be found below. 

Please note that the registration is binding. For more information on study fees and payment and cancellation terms, please see: Registration, study fees and right to study | University of Eastern Finland (uef.fi)

III Your registration will typically be processed in 2-5 working days. During peak registration periods, this may take up to 10 days. After this period, you will get an automatic message which includes a link to the starting instructions. Please read and follow the instructions carefully.  

 

If you have not studied at UEF before, you will also receive instructions for activating a UEF username. If you already have a UEF username, change the password to your account. 

 

Your username will receive full access rights when your study right begins.  

 

If you can’t find these messages, remember to check your email’s trash folder, and contact the open university staff if needed. 

 

If your employer will pay your tuition fee, please contact our Academic Affairs Coordinator. Their contact information can be found below. 

Registration starts:
2025-08-06 09:00
Registration ends:
2026-05-31 23:45