Skills for entrepreneurship in psychology

Each student, upon completing this course, should:

• To acquire the scientific foundations in the field of entrepreneurship.

• To identify the fields of application for entrepreneurial initiatives.

• To be sensitized to all types of entrepreneurial initiatives.

• To understand the critical elements for the success of an entrepreneurial project.

• To learn the tools and experiences necessary for the creation of new businesses and public services.

• To acquire the necessary skills to develop self-directed learning in the areas of study within the Master's program.

• To develop an ethical commitment that allows them to carry out their professional and research activities in defense and promotion of fundamental rights, and the principles of universal accessibility and gender equality.

1. Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Attitude.

2. Innovation Focuses for Entrepreneurship.

3. Entrepreneurship Management.

4. Social Skills for Entrepreneurs.

5. Opportunities for Entrepreneurship in Research and Intervention Contexts, in both the Public and Private Sectors.

BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Baum, J. R., Frese, M., & Baron, R. A. (Eds.). (2014). The Psychology of Entrepreneurship. Psychology Press. [SIGNATURE: PS15 958]

- Olson-Buchanan, J. B., Bryan, L. L. K., & Thompson, L. F. (Eds.). (2013). Using Industrial-Organizational Psychology for the Greater Good: Helping Those Who Help Others. Routledge. [SIGNATURE: PS15 1059]


SUPPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Castro-Abadecéns, I., & Rufino-Rus, J. I. (2015). Creación de Empresas para Emprendedores: Guía para la Elaboración de un Plan de Negocio. Pirámide. [SIGNATURE: A1X0 12]

- Gómez-Gras, J. Mª, Fuentes-Fuentes, M. M., Batista-Canino, R. M., & Hernández Mogollón, R. (2011). Manual de Casos sobre Creación de Empresas en España. McGraw-Hill. [SIGNATURE: EMP 560]

- González Domínguez, F. J. (2009). Creación de Empresas: Guía para el Desarrollo de Iniciativas Empresariales (3rd Ed.). Pirámide. [SIGNATURE: EM 899]

- Jiménez-Quintero, J. A. (Coord.) (2012). Creación de Empresas: Viabilidad Estratégica en la Práctica. Pirámide. [SIGNATURE: PS15 538 1]

- Medina, A. (2007). Ideas para Tener Ideas. Pirámide. [SIGNATURE: PN4.P8 270]

- Observatorio Ocupacional UMH (2002). Manual para la Creación de Empresas por Universitarios. Universidad Miguel Hernández. [Available Online]

- Robbins, S. P., & Judge, T. M. (2017). Comportamiento Organizacional (17th Ed.). Pearson. [SIGNATURE: Q9 422 | Available as eBook]


ELECTRONIC RESOURCES
- www.ipyme.org
- www.womanemprende.org
- www.bicgalicia.es
- www.igape.es
- www.cextec.com/
- www.eusumo.gal/


OTHER RESOURCES
- PMBOK® Guide from the PMI®, provided by the Project Management Institute.
- ISO 21500:2012. Guidance on Project Management.


Additionally, students will have access to various teaching support sections in the Virtual Campus, where they will find a multitude of tools and resources.

BASIC AND GENERAL:
- CB7. Be able to apply the knowledge acquired and utilize problem-solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to the field of study.

- CB9. Be able to communicate conclusions—and the knowledge and rationale behind them—to specialized and non-specialized audiences clearly and unambiguously.

- CB10. Possess the learning skills that enable them to continue studying in a largely self-directed or autonomous manner.

- CG4. Be able to formulate research proposals that are relevant and well-documented based on knowledge of the discipline, professional practice, and social needs, and carry them out from a scientific and innovative perspective.

- CG6. Be able to establish and maintain relationships with other individuals and organizations relevant to the discipline.

- CG7. Be able to design and manage the delivery of services, either as an independent business or as part of a private company or public institution, including handling aspects of personnel management, planning, and organization.


TRANSVERSAL:
- CT1. Demonstrate the ability to handle documentary sources, select, analyze, and synthesize relevant information from texts or scientific documents.

- CT3. Demonstrate the ability to reflect and reason critically.

- CT4. Demonstrate the ability to work in a team and collaborate effectively with others.

- CT5. Be able to update and develop acquired knowledge and skills according to changes in the discipline, standards and requirements of the profession, and applicable regulations.


SPECIFIC:
- CE2. Be able to identify the needs and available resources to define psychological interventions specific to the master's domains, based on the integration of acquired knowledge and its application in new and/or vaguely defined environments.

- CE6. Be able to evaluate the effectiveness of applied strategies based on ethical and quality criteria.

- CE7. Develop management and leadership skills for programs, projects, services, teams, and centers in the areas of specialization of the master's program.

Teaching for the course will be conducted through various types of instructional methodologies, namely:

1) Lectures: These are aimed at equipping students with the knowledge related to the topics included in the program.

2) Interactive Classes: These will be of two types:
(a) "Expressive" classes: Aimed at empirically experiencing and demonstrating some of the processes or effects explained.
(b) "Instrumental" classes: Designed to provide students with the necessary professional skills to apply the theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.

3) Tutorials: These involve direct and face-to-face interaction, providing continuous guidance and deeper exploration of the theoretical content presented by the professor. They also include monitoring the application of practical content in student assignments and addressing any questions.

4) Assessment Activities: Continuous assessment activities, along with individual and/or group tutorials, will provide feedback on each student's progress throughout the semester. The final assessment will evaluate the level of knowledge acquired regarding the course content.


Additionally, students will have access to a virtual classroom on the USC Virtual Campus, which supports face-to-face teaching and provides a variety of tools and resources.

Evaluation of the acquisition of skills and attitudes will be carried out continuously, based on attendance, participation, and student performance in the tasks scheduled throughout the semester (e.g., seminars, case studies, simulations, etc.).

The evaluation of competencies related to the acquisition of theoretical knowledge presented in the face-to-face sessions (both lectures and interactive classes) will be conducted through a twofold approach: (1) A written exam (multiple choice), which all enrolled students must take; and (2) the presentation of a final project, individual or group, which will be evaluated based on its quality (e.g., structure, originality, feasibility, and quality of the presentation).

The final grade for each student (maximum of 10.0 points) will result from the sum of the grades obtained in each of the proposed criteria, according to the following value table:
• Continuous assessment: 2.5 points.
• Final project: 5.0 points.
• Exam: 2.5 points.

The evaluation conditions for the second opportunity and for repeating students will be the same as those set for the final evaluation in the June session. For repeat students, the score obtained in the continuous assessment will be retained for one more academic year.

Students exempt from the attendance requirement will have the right to instruction and corresponding tutoring in a non-face-to-face manner, according to the specificities of the subject. To verify the acquisition of the expected competencies, they must periodically access the virtual campus and complete the scheduled continuous assessment activities, adhering to the proposed activity calendar.


NOTE: In cases of fraudulent completion of exercises or tests, the regulations outlined in the Academic Performance Evaluation and Grade Review Policy will apply.

Of the total 112.5 hours of work required for the student to pass the course, 36 hours will be allocated to in-person activities, while the remaining 76.5 hours will be dedicated to non-presential activities, distributed according to the following work plan:

IN-PERSON ACTIVITIES:
• Lectures: 12 hours.
• Interactive classes: 18 hours.
• Personalized tutorials: 3 hours.
• Presentation of work: 2 hours.
• Final exam: 1 hour.

NON-PRESENTIAL ACTIVITIES:
• Pre-reading for interactive and/or lecture classes: 6.5 hours.
• Preparation of reports and/or assignments: 55 hours.
• Exam preparation: 15 hours.

Attendance at face-to-face classes facilitates the understanding and assimilation of the subject matter, providing a plethora of examples from various intervention contexts regarding the practical applications and implications of the theoretical content discussed.

Attendance at practical classes is essential to the extent that time permits, allowing for the training of specific skills and experimentation with some of the models, techniques, and concepts necessary for effective professional intervention.

It is recommended not to leave the project elaboration for the last minute in order to be able to submit it within the fixed deadline (which is non-negotiable). If said work is not planned and executed with sufficient time, the workload assigned to students by the various subjects comprising the semester may become overwhelming.

For the development of the subject, each student will have continuous support and tutoring as needed for the proper completion of assigned tasks, both during and outside class hours. Therefore, it is recommended that students, individually or in groups, frequently utilize the scheduled student support options, both in-person and virtually:
*Carlos Montes Piñeiro (Office 91 - 2nd floor, Module B): Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.


NOTE: For a better utilization of the teaching provided in this subject, it would be desirable for enrolled students to also take the course "Social and Managerial Skills for Intervention in Social and Community Psychology."

The vehicular language of the subject will be Spanish.