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n.MA.PR.AFP3.23FS (Agro Food Project 3 – Business Model Development: Prototyping, Impact and Finance) 
Module: Agro Food Project 3 – Business Model Development: Prototyping, Impact and Finance
This information was generated on: 14 May 2026
No.
n.MA.PR.AFP3.23FS
Title
Agro Food Project 3 – Business Model Development: Prototyping, Impact and Finance
Credits
7

Description

Version: 4.0 start 01 February 2026

 

Degree Program MSc in Preneurship for Regenerative Food Systems
Workload 210h: contact hours 40h (19%), self-study (guided) 170h (81%)
Module Coordinator Thorsten Merkle
Lecturers Mirjam Pfenninger and various lecturers
Entry Requirements Students should be able to:
  • develop a Value Creation Canvas for a regenerative preneurial project  
  • apply innovation techniques to understand and describe a problem and its regenerative need  
  • assess the regenerative impact of a proposed preneurial project  
  • identify and involve stakeholders in an appropriate way  
  • develop strategies and approaches to satisfy stakeholder needs as appropriate  
  • develop measures to ensure their project is scalable
Learning Outcome and  Competences Students will be able to:
  • develop a business blueprint for a regenerative project in a preneurial context
  • select and execute appropriate prototyping techniques for their product / service
  • derive meaningful consequences from prototyping exercises
  • develop and justify an appropriate financial model for a regenerative project in a preneurial context
Module Content Students learn
  • to select and apply prototyping methods and to derive meaningful consequences from prototyping exercises
  • to develop, present and defend a business blueprint for a preneurial project
  • to develop, present and defend appropriate financial models and forecasts for a preneurial project
Teaching / Learning Methods
  • Workshops
  • Group work
  • Reflection
  • Coaching discussions
  • Mentoring discussions
  • Lectures
Assessment of Learning
Outcome		 Performance grade (100%):
  • Written documentation 70% (group work)
  • Oral presentations 30% (group work)
In case of failed assessment, the following options are possible:
  1. The failed assessments may be resubmitted (in case of written work and grade between 3.5 and 3.99) or a supplementary examination can be carried out (in case of oral assessment). Counts as first attempt.
  2. The failed assessments can be repeated the next time they are scheduled in the regular timetable. Counts as second attempt.
Bibliography -
Language English
Comments Follow-up Module: Agro Food Project 4

 

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Course: Agro Food Project 3 – Business Model Development: Prototyping, Impact and Finance
No.
n.MA.PR.AFP3.23FS.V
Title
Agro Food Project 3 – Business Model Development: Prototyping, Impact and Finance

Note

  • No module description is available in the system for the cut-off date of 14 May 2026.