Technology Ventures/Business Planning

Catalog description

This course is for graduate students interested in starting a technology venture, joining a small firm intent upon rapid growth, or pursuing a career in consulting, venture capital, or the management of a technology business or venture for larger companies. The course will provide an opportunity to identify and analyze new business and technology venture issues and opportunities. Select topics covered include; evaluating market opportunities, designing profitable business models, producing a solid business plan, raising capital (multiple rounds), protecting intellectual property and exit strategies such as a merger, the sale of the company or an initial public offerings (IPO).