Course Name TECHNOPRENEURSHIP 101

Technopreneurship is a philosophy, a way of building a career or perspective in life. The

course covers the value of professional and life skills in entrepreneurial thought, investment
Course Description decisions, and action that students can utilize in starting technology companies or executing
R&D projects in companies as they start their careers. The net result is a positive outlook
towards wealth creation, high value adding, and wellness in society.
Number of Units for
Lecture and Lecture - 3 units
Laboratory
Number of Contact
Lecture - 3 hours
Hours per week
Prerequisite None
The course should enable the student to:
1) evaluate and define the market needs
Course Learning 2) solicit and apply feedback from mentors, customers and other stakeholders
Outcomes 3) experience the dynamics of participating on a business team,
4) pitch a business plan for a technology idea
5) develop an initial idea into a "pretotype"
1. Introduction
o Entrepreneurial Mindset
o Innovation and Ideas
o Products and Services
o Team Formation
2. Customers
3. Value Proposition
Course Outline 4. Market Identification and Analysis
5. Creating Competitive Advantage
6. Business Models
7. Introduction to Intellectual Property
8. Execution and Business Plan
9. Financial Analysis and Accounting Basics
10. Raising Capital
11. Ethics, social responsibility, and Globalization
Laboratory
None
Equipment