BIP: Challenges in Entrepreneurship
The main target of this week is to let students work in mixed international groups on different subjects that interest them as entrepreneurs. They are challenged to think and communicate in another language. We combine this week with several guest lectures, company visits and socio-cultural activities. Since it is a BIP, there will also be an online component.
In this way, students with as main subject ‘Business Management’ and a strong interest in Entrepreneurship broaden their practical knowledge of different aspects of entrepreneurship, languages and cultures.
Programme
Strength in diversity and real-life cases
Students work on a project in international groups; the more nationalities involved, the more interesting for the students. To create an experience as close to a real-life entrepreneurial one as possible, the project will:
- focus on different aspects of a start-up
- work with a case or cases provided by one or more companies
The topics will reflect at least two of the different departments of a small or medium sized company being either Sustainability (CSR), Marketing, Communication, Supply Chain Management, Financial Management, Risk Management or HRM.
Learn more about different aspects
The groups will get information through company visits, workshops and guest lectures on a specific aspect. They use that input to perform tasks regarding the introduced subtopic of entrepreneurship.
At the end of the week the groups will have to present their work in a compelling way to the entrepreneurs.
Miscellaneous
The mind needs some relaxation as well and this we offer in the form of an international food reception, sports activities, cultural visit, official closing dinner and goodbye party.
Practicalities
Need more details? Our coordinator Ms Lorijn Theunis is happy to help you on your way.
Date
1-5 March 2027 (timing: CET)
Deadline for registration
December 15, 2026
Price
Price: €150
The last step of registration process is the payment. Please be aware that cancellation after registration is not possible.
Place
UCLL University of Applied Sciences
Campus Connect
Geldenaaksebaan 335
3001 Leuven (Heverlee)
Belgium
Accommodation
You will need to arrange your own accommodation. For a budget option, we recommend the Youth Hostel ‘De Blauwput’. This hostel is located next to Leuven railway station, and UCLL has reserved a number of places here. If you decide to stay here, please make sure to mention that you are part of this UCLL programme.
Target Group
2nd year bachelor students in Business Management with a strong interest in Entrepreneurship.
A maximum of 5 students per partner may participate in each BIP.
Registration
Registration form will be available soon.