Course Details

ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS

BA460

Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
5BA460ENTREPRENEURSHIP FOR ENGINEERS AND SCIENTISTS3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction English
Level of Course Unit Bachelor's Degree
Department / Program BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Type of Program Formal Education
Type of Course Unit Elective
Course Delivery Method Face To Face
Objectives of the Course Identifying and screening potential business ideas.
Being able to develop business ideas into business models.
Learning how to examine business assumptions embedded in business models and iterate the model.
Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the pivotal role played by technologybased entrepreneurship.
Developing the skills and learning how to choose the tools and resources to become a successful entrepreneur.
Course Content This course aims to provide a hands-on experience to learn modern theories and tools related to entrepreneurial activity and thinking. The course focuses particularly on Engineers & Scientists who would like to start a business that uses a particular technology at its core. Topics covered will include customer discovery, the development of a viable business model, the evaluation and planning of the start-up businesses, alternative go-to-market strategy, intellectual property, and financing. The course will use lectures, directed readings, and guest speakers. Students will be introduced to the basics of entrepreneurship – seeking opportunities for innovative technical solutions to the needs of society and taking these ideas to the market by developing a viable business model, a sound business plan, and a commercialization strategy.
Course Methods and Techniques -
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Associate Prof.Dr. ADİL ORAN
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources
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Course Category
Field %100

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
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ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Belirsiz 15 10 150
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 150

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Develop business models for business ideas.
2 Assess probability of success of the business models.
3 Explain how to develop a business idea into a business venture.
4 Develop skills in ideation, prototyping, and product development.
5 Explain funding sources, financial management, and venture capital.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Opportunity and value assessment - -
2 Intellectual property (IP) - -
3 Business Model and Business Plan fundamentals - -
4 Technology readiness levels - -
5 Invention to product: timelines and processes - -
6 Tools for financial estimations, Pitching for cash - -


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10
C1 5 3 1 3 3 1
C2 5 3 1 3 3 1
C3 5 3 1 3 3 3 1
C4 5 5 5 4 3 4 1 2
C5 5 4 5 1 2 1 1 2 5

Contribution: 1: Very Slight 2:Slight 3:Moderate 4:Significant 5:Very Significant


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