Inovation and Entrepreneurship

Recommended Prerequisites

Accounting and Cost Analysis.

Teaching Methods

This course uses several pedagogical approaches. Classes where theoretical foundations are explained, and practical examples of knowledge consolidation are presented. Classes on solving practical exercises on economic-financial analysis of investments. Preparation outside of class, by groups of 2 students, of a Business Plan for an investment in implementing a “business idea” of their choice, which is presented and discussed in front of teachers and colleagues. The 4th chapter (Entrepreneurship with Innovation) is based on lectures given by invited entrepreneurs.

Learning Outcomes

The aim of this course is to provide students with skills in terms of entrepreneurship and innovation. After completing this course, students should be able to: (i) understand the economic and financial reality of entities; (ii) understand their current economic and financial documents; (iii) perform current economic and financial calculations; (iv) identify the risks and resources needed to create a new business and to improve production processes; (v) know the most appropriate methods of financing; (vi) perform the economic and financial analysis of investments; (vii) prepare a business plan; (viii) collaborate (or lead if necessary) in the compilation of economic and financial information, in its analysis and in subsequent decision-making; (ix) understand and distinguish the various types of innovation and their interconnection with entrepreneurship; and (x) identify innovative ideas, develop them and transform them into real businesses

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Enterprises and their Management:

1.1. Framing;

1.2. Typologies;

1.3. Portuguese tax system;

1.4. Creation and extinction of enterprises;

1.5. Enterprise management

 

2. Investment Analysis:

2.1. Fundamentals;

2.2. Basic elements inherent to investments;

2.3. Analysis methodologies;

2.4. Indicators and evaluation parameters;

2.5. Risk analysis;

2.6. Criteria to be used in decision-making

 

3. Entrepreneurship:

3.1. The idea;

3.2. Preparatory studies;

3.3. Market studies;

3.4. Mode of operation of production, distribution and sales;

3.5. Economic incentives;

3.6. Economic and financial plan;

3.7. SWOT analysis;

3.8. Preparation of the business plan;

3.9. Presentation of practical cases

 

4. Entrepreneurship with Innovation:

4.1. Introduction, concepts and classification;

4.2. Types of innovation;

4.3. Innovation management;

4.4. Industrial property;

4.5. Innovation as a support for entrepreneurial success

Head Lecturer(s)

Jorge Daniel da Silva Pimenta

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Class participation: 20.0%
Project: 40.0%
Exam: 40.0%

Bibliography

1. Inovação e Tecnologia - Uma Visão Multidisciplinar, 2ª edição. Mário Carrilho Negas, Luísa Cagica Carvalho, Ivo Dias De Sousa, Edições Sílabo, 2024, ISBN: 9789895613588

2. Empreendedorismo - Conceitos e Fundamentos Para a Criação da Nova Empresa. Manuel Portugal Ferreira, Nuno Rosa Reis, João Carvalho Santos, Fernando Ribeiro Serra, Edições Sílabo, 2022, ISBN: 9789895612154

3. Análise de Projectos de Investimento - Uma Perspetiva Económica, 2ª Edição. Leonilde Megre, Edições Sílabo, 2018, ISBN: 9789726189701

4. Guias e Manuais de Apoio ao Empreendedorismo. IAPMEI, 2025, https://www.iapmei.pt/PRODUTOS-E-SERVICOS/Empreendedorismo-Inovacao/Empreendedorismo-(1)/Guias-e-Manuais-de-Apoio.aspx

5. Criação do Plano de Negócios e do seu Modelo Financeiro - Guia explicativo. IAPMEI, 2016, https://www.iapmei.pt/PRODUTOS-E-SERVICOS/Empreendedorismo-Inovacao/Empreendedorismo/Documentos-Financiamento/ComoElaborarPlanodeNegocioGuiaExplicativo.a