Design Thinking for Entrepreneurs.

Catalog description

The course will examine aspects of an entrepreneur’s journey and the elements that would be needed in his/her toolbox to tackle challenges - from ideation to economic viability. This course will benefit anyone interested in working in the industry as lead scientists, entrepreneurs, program champions, investors, technology transfer agents etc. Students will be introduced to the steps needed to form and grow a company including access to capital, collaborators, legal, and partners. Topics include an overview of the global biotechnology industry, idea generation, business plan formulation, intellectual property, raising capital, human resources including board composition, regulatory strategy, and company exits. Students must not be on probation and must not have failed or received No Credit in any courses. Prerequisites: Graduate student standing or Professional students that successfully completed first 3 semester, or instructor permission.