Introduction to entrepreneurship
MGT-201 / 2 credits
Teacher(s): Bavato Davide, Bergamini Enrico
Language: English
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Summary
This course provides an introduction to the field of entrepreneurship, in particular the process of new venture creation and the commercialization of technologies. It integrates theories of entrepreneurship with a practical, process-based project, where students develop a business concept in teams.
Content
The course will cover several key topics, including the importance of entrepreneurship for economic development and national competitiveness, entrepreneurial opportunity identification, challenges in setting up and growing a new firm, financing an innovative firm, and the management of technology ventures.
Keywords
New venture creation, startup, entrepreneurial mindset, business model, technology commercialization
Learning Prerequisites
Required courses
None
Recommended courses
No specific courses recommended
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, the student must be able to:
- Analyze markets for innovative products/services
- Compare business activities of competing firms
- Decide strategies for new firms
- Develop business plans for new startups
- Explore business opportunities
- Identify and empathize with the needs and desires of potential customers
Transversal skills
- Evaluate one's own performance in the team, receive and respond appropriately to feedback.
- Access and evaluate appropriate sources of information.
- Make an oral presentation.
- Continue to work through difficulties or initial failure to find optimal solutions.
- Demonstrate the capacity for critical thinking
Teaching methods
The course will feature guest speakers, case studies, group work, a venture project, and presentations in class. These elements will provide students with hands-on experience in developing and implementing business strategies.
Expected student activities
This is a process-based course where each session builds on concepts from the previous ones. Staying current with the coursework each week is important to ensure a solid understanding of the core concepts, which are essential for contributing effectively to your team's new venture proposal (a significant part of your grade). Note that student teams will be formed in Session 3, so attendance on Tuesday, 24th September 2024, from 3:15 to 5:00 pm is required. If you have any issues, please discuss them with the Teaching Assistant.
Assessment methods
60% New venture project
25% Peer-to-peer feedback
15% Class participation
Supervision
| Office hours | No |
| Assistants | Yes |
| Forum | No |
Resources
Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI)
No
Bibliography
Relevant articles provided by instructor.
Moodle Link
In the programs
- Semester: Fall
- Number of places: 85
- Exam form: During the semester (winter session)
- Subject examined: Introduction to entrepreneurship
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Lecture: 2 Hour(s) per week x 14 weeks
- Type: mandatory