Course Catalogue

Entrepreneurs often experience passion, benefit from feelings of autonomy, and receive a boost in self-esteem through external recognition. However, the process of founding and growing a venture is also marked by high uncertainty, limited resources, and frequent setbacks—conditions that can lead to stress, anxiety, and burnout. This course discusses the psychological challenges and opportunities of founding a new venture, offers insights into how entrepreneurs can navigate adversity, and illustrates how personal well-being ties into entrepreneurial performance. In this course, students will explore topics such as the drivers of entrepreneurial well-being, the balance between passion and burnout, the impact of emotions, and the role of resilience in navigating uncertainty. Students will engage with the latest literature on entrepreneurial well-being, supplemented by insights from psychology (e.g., positive psychology, clinical psychology) and popular press to gain an understanding of current approaches to, as well as practical tools around entrepreneurial well-being. The course is designed to blend academic theory with practical application through readings discussions, self-assessments, group work, and experiential learning activities. This course lives from active participation both during and between sessions. Students are expected to actively engage in course discussions, complete their mandatory readings and additional homework between sessions, and invest time to practice the applied exercises on a regular basis.