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EMEN 5051: Technology Ventures and Leadership
Description
Acquiring basic management and leadership skills is essential to successfully participating in technology venture development whether in a start-up or Fortune 500 company. Using a multitude of case studies the student will gain an understanding of and practice the skills required to evaluate a technology, consider it's viability as a product, and analyze the product development effort required for the technology. The student will also learn the leadership skills required to successfully lead a product development team.
Outline
- Overview of the Entrepreneurial Process
- Overview of the Entrepreneurial Job and Responsibilities
- Specific Organizational Management Skills
- Advanced Management and Leadership Skills
- Review
Prerequisites
None.
Education Officer (EO)
Required
Textbooks
Hisrich et al., Entrepreneurship,7th ed., 2006, McGraw-Hill/Irwin, ISBN 0073210560.
Syllabus
Sample Lectures and YouTube Vignettes
| Lecture Title | Semester | Year | Type |
| Fri, Jan 23, 02 03 PM | Spring | 2009 | Lecture |
| Fri, Jan 16, 02 02 PM | Spring | 2009 | Lecture |
Upcoming & Previous Offerings
Meeting Days Legend: Monday (M), Tuesday (T), Wednesday (W), Thursday (R), Friday (F), Saturday (S), Sunday (U)
Summer Terms: M = Maymester, A = 1st 5 weeks, B= 2nd 5 weeks, C = 8 weeks, D= 10 weeks
Refer to the Academic Calendar for specific dates.
| Semester | Term | Time | Days | Location | Instructor | Additional Instructors |
| Spring 2010 | 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM | F | ECCS 1B14 | Smith, K | ||
| Spring 2009 | 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM | F | ECCS1B14 | Smith, K |
