Health Technology and Life Science Business, 5 cr

Tampere University

Teaching periods

Course code

BBT.MJS.141

Language of instruction

English

Academic years

2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027

Level of study

Advanced studies

Grading scale

Pass-Fail

Persons responsible

Responsible teacher:

Helena Lähdekorpi

Responsible organisation

Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology 100 %

Coordinating organisation

MET Studies 100 %

Common learning outcomes

International outlook and global responsibility

Sustainable development goals

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

Goal 17: Partnerships

Understanding the role of commercialization as a part of societal impact of the research carried out in the university.
Understanding the meaning of self-awareness and personal competence and role as a team member.
Understanding the basic principles and terms of business building: business models, value proposition, health ecosystems, legal aspects and finance, go-to-market strategies, IPR and regulatory issues and establishing a company.
Understanding of the meaning of entrepreneurial mindset and business thinking.
Understanding the basic priciples of pitching or communicating your ideas to different groups.
Understanding the meaning and impact of good team work. Learning to work with others from different backgrounds.

Understanding the meaning of future studies (foresighting) and how they can be used to develop products and solutions of tomorrow.
Understanding the basic priciples of systemic thinking and ecosystems.

Learning outcomes

Prerequisites

Further information

Studies that include this course

Completion option 1

Participation to lectures (75%), approved learning diary and group assignment

07.01.2025 – 27.04.2025