The objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge and skills needed to form or be a core member of a startup.
Outcomes:
• Understanding of startup as a specific mode of entrepreneurship
• Broad knowledge of current startup methodologies and their success/failure examples
• Understanding of the risks, high rate of failure, and the underlying critical success factors
• Understanding of startup terminologies and metrics
• Knowledge of proven approaches to maximize probability of success
• Knowledge of the legal, structural and personnel aspects of a startup
• Knowledge of the life of a startup: challenges, opportunities, funding, growing, promoting, etc.
• Ability to research, analyze, and formulate appropriate approaches to various startup situations
• Ability to develop and refine a startup proposal
• Ability to pitch and promote startup proposals
• Ability to develop or acquire the critical skills and resources required to achieve success
The objective of this course is to equip students with knowledge and skills needed to form or be a core member of a startup.
Outcomes:
• Understanding of startup as a specific mode of entrepreneurship
• Broad knowledge of current startup methodologies and their success/failure examples
• Understanding of the risks, high rate of failure, and the underlying critical success factors
• Understanding of startup terminologies and metrics
• Knowledge of proven approaches to maximize probability of success
• Knowledge of the legal, structural and personnel aspects of a startup
• Knowledge of the life of a startup: challenges, opportunities, funding, growing, promoting, etc.
• Ability to research, analyze, and formulate appropriate approaches to various startup situations
• Ability to develop and refine a startup proposal
• Ability to pitch and promote startup proposals
• Ability to develop or acquire the critical skills and resources required to achieve success
This course will relied heavily on the book, The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries. Additionally, the course will rely on freely available learning materials and references on the internet.
Notes:
•I will make available, prior to the start of the course, the links to reading list (updated as required).
•I will also make available, at least one week prior, the presentation slides for upcoming class sessions.
•Required text: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
This course will rely heavily on the book, The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries. Additionally, the course will rely on freely available learning materials and references on the internet.
Notes:
•I will make available, prior to the start of the course, the links to reading list (updated as required).
•I will also make available, at least one week prior, the presentation slides for upcoming class sessions.
•Required text: The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| Group startup assignmentsGroup startup assignments group startup assignments |
70 | |
| Checkpoint assessmentCheckpoint assessment checkpoint assessment |
10 | |
| Personal development planPersonal development plan personal development plan |
10 | |
| Feedback surveyFeedback survey feedback survey |
10 |
