The aim of this BIP is to involve students in learning and critical thinking related to the marketing and strategy of a start-up company.

This international week is ideal for Business, Management and Marketing students. The teaching team will include teachers and professionals who will be invited to share their on-the-job knowledge, expertise and insights.


Programme


Online Phase

Schedule Week 1 – Online

Monday
18 November
Tuesday
19 November
Wednesday
20 November
Thursday
21 November
Friday
22 November (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Welcome & Opening Session / Lecture
1) Presentation of the programme (Objectives, Programme and Schedule).
2) The impact of cultural diferences on communication (Cátia Crespo – Polytechnic University of Leiria)
3) Presentation of the type of case study that the students will work on.

Schedule Week 2 – Online

Monday
25 November (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Tuesday
26 November
Wednesday
27 November (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Thursday
28 November
Friday
29 November (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Lecture
Bhout – The Gaming company with the heart of a Fitness leader (Salvador Barros – Bhout)
Lecture
The case of startups (Paulo Martins – Polytechnic University of Leiria; Empowered Startups; Incentea)
Lecture
Practicalities on the face-to-face of the programme.

Schedule Week 3 – Online

Monday
9 December
Tuesday
10 December
Wednesday
11 December
Thursday
12 December
Friday
13 December (5 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Evaluation & Closing Session
Learning Reflexion and delivery of group final reports.
Feedback session.

Face-to-Face Week – Erasmus Week in Leiria

Monday, 2 December 2024 – (11:00 a.m. – 06:30 p.m.)
11:00 – 12:30 a.m. Kick Off Official Welcome (Library)
12:30 – 02:00 p.m. Lunch Break
02:00 – 05:00 p.m. Opening Session / Company Presentation / Case Presentation / 1st Team Work PresentationFernando Silva, Joaquim Paulo, Pedro Espírito Santo.
1st team work presentation.
05:30 – 6:30 p.m. Social ProgrammeInternational Apero
Tuesday, 3 December 2024 – (09:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)
09:00 – 1:00 p.m. Team Work with Lego Serious Play Method William Cantú and Susana Rodrigues
1:00 – 02:00 p.m. Lunch Break
02:00 – 05:30 p.m. Team Work – Coaching Project Development
07:30 – 10:00 p.m. Social ProgrammeVisit to Leiria Christmas City
Wednesday, 4 December 2024 – (08:30 a.m. – 06:00 p.m.)
08:30 – 12:30 a.m. Team Work – Coaching Project Development
Cultural Programme Activity Startup Leiria Visit
12:30 – 02:00 p.m. Lunch Break
02:00 – 6:00 p.m. Cultural Programme ActivityVOID Visit: Bhout box bag
Sport Programme Sport Activity: Tripela (from ESECS) in Juvelis
Thursday, 5 December 2024 – (09:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
09:00 – 12:00 a.m. Team Work – CoachingContent Production in the city
12:00 – 02:00 p.m. Lunch Break
02:00 – 05:30 p.m. Team Work – CoachingPreparation of Presentation
08:00 – 11:00 p.m. Social ProgrammeFarewell Dinner in a restaurant with traditional Portuguese food
Friday, 6 December 2024 – (09:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.)
09:00 – 12:00 a.m. Team WorkProject Presentation
12:00 – 12:30 a.m. Closing Session

City of Leiria

City of Leiria

The youthful mid-sized city of Leiria is spread outside the walls of its mediaeval castle, where most of our services and schools are located.

Safe and with a low cost-of-living, in the city of Leiria you can find the School of Education and Social Sciences, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Technology and Management, and our Main Services.

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