Course 2016-2017 a.y.

20456 - TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION STRATEGY - MODULE II (TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP)


EMIT

Department of Management and Technology

Course taught in English

Go to class group/s: 22
EMIT (10 credits - II sem. - OB  |  5 credits SECS-P/06  |  5 credits SECS-P/08)
Course Director:
CLAUDIO PANICO

Classes: 22 (II sem.)
Instructors:
Class 22: CLAUDIO PANICO


Course Objectives

What is an entrepreneurial opportunity? How do you turn a new technology into an entrepreneurial opportunity? How to develop a successful new venture?
Rooted in the most recent theoretical developments in strategy and entrepreneurship, this course provides the students with the necessary knowledge and tools to answer these questions.
This course is based on traditional lectures, interactive sessions, cases, and exercises related to real business problems to allow the students to understand both the theoretical underpinnings as well as the practical implications of the concepts they are introduced to.


Intended Learning Outcomes
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Course Content Summary

Part I - Technologies, organizations, and the markets for technology
  • New ideas, new technologies: how the West grew rich
  • New technologies: Make or Buy?
  • Patents: incentives, scope, value.
  • Markets for technology
  • Technology and business models
Part II Creating and capturing value from entrepreneurial opportunities
  • The creation and development of entrepreneurial opportunities
  • Strategic analysis of entrepreneurial opportunities
  • Assembling the resources for new ventures
  • The challenges and opportunities of entrepreneurial growth
  • Harvesting the rewards

Teaching methods
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Assessment methods
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Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Written

Textbooks

A selection of research articles, readings, and business cases is made available to the students at the beginning of the course.
Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)
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