Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship

Catalog description

The course is designed for students who want to start, join or invest in a start-up or new business at any time during their career. Its goal is to develop an understanding of the legal concepts that are an integral part of decision making from the time an entrepreneur conceives, starts to build and obtains financing from venture capitalists and other funding sources for a new company, throughout the life-cycle of the firm including development of exit strategies for that company. Particular emphasis is placed on maximizing the value of intellectual property in knowledge-based industries. The course should have particular appeal to students considering careers in high tech, biotech, telecommunications, media and entertainment, venture capital, financial services and pharmaceuticals.