363-1028-00L  Entrepreneurial Leadership

SemesterAutumn Semester 2018
LecturersC. P. Siegenthaler, M. Ambühl, P. Baschera, S. Brusoni, S. Herting, T. Netland
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentLimited number of participants.

Students apply for this course via the official website (Link)
Once your application is confirmed, registration in myStudies is possible.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
363-1028-00 SEntrepreneurial Leadership Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers.
Permission from lecturers required for all students.
Additional classes are:
Kick-off Meeting with corporate partner: 21.09. 9-16
Several interviews on site (to be individually scheduled)
Company day: 5.10.
Final Presentations with corporate partner: 7.12. 9-15
45s hrs
Wed10:15-13:00WEV H 326 »
C. P. Siegenthaler, M. Ambühl, P. Baschera, S. Brusoni, S. Herting, T. Netland

Catalogue data

AbstractThis seminar provides master students at MTEC with the challenging opportunity of a real case on strategy, innovation and leadership in close collaboration with the top management of leading Swiss technology company.
ObjectiveIn your team, you will work on a specific assignment that flows from the current strategic agenda of the board. While gaining substantial insights into the structure, dynamics and challenges of the industry, you immerse into the business model and strategic landscape of the corporate partner. You visit their headquarter, conduct interviews with members of the management team as well as internal and external experts before you discuss your ideas with top executives. To secure impact, it is key that you formulate your recommendations from a deep understanding of the authentic leadership culture of the corporate partner.
ContentIn this endeavour you are coached and supported by
- Michael Ambühl, Chair of Negotiation and Conflict Management
- Pius Baschera, former Chair of Entrepreneurship
- Stefano Brusoni, Chair of Technology and Innovation Management
- Stephan Herting, Chair of Strategic Management and Innovation
- Volker Hoffmann, Chair of Sustainability and Technology
- Torbjörn Netland, Chair of Production and Operations Management
- Claude Siegenthaler, Business School Lausanne / The St. Gallen MBA
Prerequisites / NoticePlease apply for this course via the official website (Link). Apply no later than August 26.
The number of participants is limited to 18.
ECTS: 4
Participants receive a certificate

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersC. P. Siegenthaler, M. Ambühl, P. Baschera, S. Brusoni, S. Herting, T. Netland
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationEvaluation of student performance is based on two kinds of deliverables: a 50% weight is put on the team assignment consisting of written reports and presentations. An individual score is given for the completion of a pre-structured learning diary and an active participation in class (50% weight).
As the course follows an Action Learning approach the attendance of every student is required throughout the course, i.e. attending class is a must. Absence without permission can not be accepted.

Learning materials

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Groups

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Restrictions

General : Special students and auditors need a special permission from the lecturers
Permission from lecturers required for all students
PlacesLimited number of places. Special selection procedure.
Waiting listuntil 26.09.2018
End of registration periodRegistration only possible until 19.09.2018

Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Management, Technology and Economics MasterElective CoursesWInformation
MAS in Management, Technology, and EconomicsElectives, 1. and 3. SemesterWInformation