Aims

This course evaluates the following learning outcomes:

The student

1.2 (SIE) reflects critically about the internal context of the organization and how management can influence this internal context to improve the functioning of the organization.

2.3 (SIE) has a wellfounded opinion about current societal problems with repect to firm strategy, management and entrepreneurship based on scientific knowledge.

4.3 (SIE) critically reflects about how societal and organizational trends impact corporate strategy, management and entrepeneurship and takes into account (the consequences of) involved stakeholders.

7.5 has a critical attitude and is able to put himself and his environment into question.

10.2. (SIE) reflects critically about the way in which important evolutions and innovations within SME management and entrepreneurship cen be translated into organizational policy, taking into account the idiosyncracies of the specific firm context. 

The course ‘SMEs & Entrepreneurship’ can be situated at the intersection of entrepreneurship, strategy and innovation, while focusing on the specific context of SMEs, startups and family businesses. We critically reflect on the main characteristics and challenges of these firms and their main actors. Starting from academic research and insights from practice we investigate how the uniqueness and strengths of these firms can be united through strategic collaboration in order to support their survival and continue their legacy.

Previous knowledge

General courses such as ‘Management’, ‘Strategic Management’ and ‘Entrepreneurship & Business Planning’.

Identical courses

This course is identical to the following courses:
HMH12F : KMO's en ondernemerschap

Is included in these courses of study

• Master of Business Administration (Brussels) (Track Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship) 60 ects.
• Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Brussels)
• Master of Management Engineering (Brussels) 120 ects.