Introduction to micro-entrepreneurship in Finland (AVOIN YO)

5 ECTS credits, Academic Year 2026-2027, AY00AH94
Do you want to understand what micro-entrepreneurship really is and why it plays a significant role in society? This course provides a research-based overview of micro-enterprise management, values, resilience, and the fundamentals of business planning.

Enrollment period

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Mode of delivery

Web-Based Studies

Course study period

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Price

100 €

Education information

Please note: This course is equivalent to the course AY724840P Mikroyrittäjyyden perusteet. If you would like to study in Finnish, please select AY724840P Mikroyrittäjyyden perusteet.

The course provides basic understanding of the definitions importance of micro-enterprises the special features of micro-entrepreneurship management. The content of the course includes the importance of values, goals and competencies in relation to business success. This course also provides practical tools for financial and business planning that support future and current entrepreneurs in both planning and running a micro-enterprise in Finland. Additionally, participants are provided with links to relevant documentation, authorities and entrepreneurship networks in Finland.

Education format

Continuous learning
Open university

Semester

Academic Year 2026-2027

Field of study

Business, administration and law

Discipline

Micro-entrepreneurship

Teaching language

English

Course organiser

University of Oulu

Location

online

Contact information

Guidance and counselling

avoin.yliopisto@oulu.fi
Created 6.5.2026 | Updated 6.5.2026