This course is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and future engineering leaders with a solid foundation in both the principles of entrepreneurship and the critical skills of project management. We will explore the entrepreneurial mindset, the process of generating innovative ideas, and the steps involved in launching and growing a successful venture. In parallel, we will delve into the world of project management, mastering techniques to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time and within budget. This course will be highly interactive, featuring case studies, guest speakers, and a hands-on project where you will develop your own business idea.
Assessment:
Student Assignments and activities (30%)
Midterm Exam (30%)
Final Exam (40%)
References:
Foundational Texts:
Entrepreneurship (9th Edition, ISBN: 978-0133943023) by Robert D. Hisrich, Michael P. Peters, and Dean A.Shepherd.
The Lean Startup (ISBN: 978-0307887894) by Eric Ries.
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) – Seventh Edition (ISBN: 978-1628256643) by Project Management Institute (PMI).
Business Model Generation (ISBN: 978-0470876686) by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur.
Complementary Readings:
Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup (ISBN: 978-1118692278) by Bill Aulet.
Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future (ISBN: 978-0804139298) by Peter Thiel.
The Innovator's Dilemma: When New Technologies Cause Great Firms to Fail (ISBN: 978-0875845852) by Clayton M. Christensen.
Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days (ISBN: 978-1501121741) by Jake Knapp.
Journals and Publications:
Harvard Business Review: Offers insights and best practices on entrepreneurship, innovation, and management.
Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice: A leading academic journal that publishes research on entrepreneurship.
Journal of Small Business Management: Focuses on issues related to small business creation and growth.
Project Management Journal: Provides research and articles on project management theory and practice.
Online Resources:
Small Business Administration (SBA): Offers resources and support for entrepreneurs, including funding programs, training, and counseling. (www.sba.gov)
SCORE: Provides free mentoring and advice to entrepreneurs from experienced business professionals.(www.score.org)
Project Management Institute (PMI): Offers professional certifications, training, and resources for project managers. (www.pmi.org)