Time Schedule:
Erik Stenehjem
ENTRE 579
Seattle Campus
Topics vary. Offered only when faculty members are available and there is sufficient student interest.
Class description
This course is intended to appeal to aspiring technology entrepreneurs who are interested in how to find, protect, develop and take to market potentially disruptive technology-based products. We will explore this subject in depth using real technologies and a series of guest lecturers. There will be assigned readings, a "quiz" and a requirement that you will participate in a team to prepare a business model for an innovation that will be assigned to you in class.
Student learning goals
General method of instruction
Course Requirements:
You will be expected to break into teams to develop ideas for disruptive (or nearly disruptive) technology-based products.
As teams, you may be called upon to present your "elevator pitch" (five minutes) explaining your technology-based product and business model.
Also, as teams, all class members will turn in a six–page report describing their expanded business models and business strategies for these products.
Finally, in lieu of a "final", you will have a "quiz" during class time to help you better understand the related concepts of innovation, disruption and entrepreneurship.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
The major components of the course will include these subjects:
Disruptive technologies: how to find and evaluate them
Business model: Presenting the innovation, the manner in which you intend to disrupt markets, and the approach you intend to use to obtain capital and the other resources you need for success.
Convincing others: Presenting your model to a panel of experts
Grading:
Grades will be based on the following:
· Team Project ………………………50%
· Individual contribution……….10%
· Quiz….………………………………...20%
· Class participation… ………….20%
