It is strongly recommended to attend all of the scheduled sessions. While entrepreneurial students are expected to make an independent and responsible decision, experience has shown that active participation is a crucial success factor.

I. Module Introduction Session: A theory-focused lecture (on-demand video via MS Teams)

• You are invited to watch the live Module Introduction Sessions via MS Teams on-demand at a time of your choosing. These instill an understanding of the theories, models, and concepts upon which the CL1 is based. Based on past experiences, you are strongly advised to watch these sessions before the respective Exercise Session / Group Seminar Session. 

II. Implementation Session: An interactive session focused on training exam-relevant analytical and problem-solving skills (live via MS Teams)

• The Implementation Session will be held live from 09:30 am – 11:15 am via MS Teams.
• To qualify for participation in the Implementation Session, you will need to take a Short Module Quiz on the respective module (the only multiple-choice tests in the SBWL – promised!) at 09:30 am, i.e., immediately at the commencement of each session. The idea is to provide an incentive for continuous learning during the semester. The lecture slides and Module Theory Session will help you to prepare for this (MS Teams). You will receive 1 point for each quiz that you pass successfully (i.e., a maximum of 10 points throughout the semester). The second benefit is that those students get the right to submit Module Checks to the respective module and get points (see below).
• Structure of the Implementation Session:
  • Professor Franke will explain an exemplary Module Check and a good answer. This will provide you with guidance on how to read, comprehend, and solve a Module Check.
  • You will then be provided with a Module Check question that allows you to earn further points.
    • You will be randomly assigned into breakout rooms of 3 students, where you will have 5 minutes to discuss the Module Check question.
    • Then you will have 10 minutes to write an individual answer to the Module Check question.
    • After ten minutes, you have the opportunity to submit your individual answer (given you passed the Short Module Quiz successfully) for this session. For obvious reasons, the time to submit will be limited.
    • Each student may submit up to three solutions during the semester (via MS Teams), one in each third. Thus, there is a maximum of one submission for Modules 1 – 4, for Modules 5 – 8, and for Modules 9 – 11.  Please note that you are not allowed to submit a Module Check solution in the week of your Group Seminar Session. 
    • The submissions will be graded with a maximum of 5 bonus points (i.e., a maximum of 15 points throughout the semester). Please adhere to fairness and integrity, as all submissions will be automatically checked by a plagiarism analysis software. You will get the grading and a feedback in the week after the submission. 
  • Professor Franke will provide you with insights on the question and meaningful ways of answering. The session will be interactive, and you are warmly invited to provide alternative answers and ask questions. In previous semesters, active and engaged students were successful in the Final Exam, whereas students who did not actively make use of this opportunity often failed the Final Exam.

III. Group Seminar Session: An interactive session held in small groups (classroom D5.4.033)

• Held live on campus from 01:00 pm – 02:45 pm.
• You will be assigned to a group of 8-11 students; each group will attend one Group Seminar Session during the semester.
• Assignment of groups and Group Seminar Session slots will be random.
• You can receive up to 10 points depending on your performance.
• Please note that you are not allowed to submit a Module Check in the week of your Group Seminar Session.

Total attainable points: 129 (but we will use a grading scale of 0 to 100)

• In sum a maximum of 49 points attainable outside of the exam:
  • Short Module Quizzes to qualify for Implementation Sessions (up to 1 point each = up to 10 points in total)
  • Module Checks during Implementation Sessions (up to 5 points each = up to 15 points in total)
  • Performance in Group Seminar Session (up to 10 points)
  • Attendance of and active participation “Entrepreneurs Talk” event series (3 points for each event = up to 9 points in total)
  • Founders TV (up to 5 points)
• Final exam (online; up to 80 points):
  • Transfer questions based on the theories, concepts, and models introduced in the CL1
  • Final Exam grading:
    • 80 points in total,
    • 40 points passing grade.

Please note: you need to have attained at least a passing grade in the Final Exam (i.e. 40 points) to pass the CL1.

Admission to the specialization "Entrepreneurship and Innovation".

Please send a mail to waltraud.hanousek@wu.ac.at