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5 months

Total fee

Free

Mode of learning

Online

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Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization
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Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization
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  • The specialization examines the entrepreneurial mindset and skill sets, indicators of innovation opportunities, critical steps to bring innovations to the marketplace, and innovation strategies to establish and maintain a competitive advantage
  • Fundamentals of new venture financing are explored with attention to capital structures for new ventures, term sheets and how to negotiate them, and the differences between early-stage versus later-stage financing
  • Students will develop an understanding of how to develop winning investor pitches, who and when to pitch, how to avoid common mistakes, and how to target to the close
  • In the final Capstone Project, students will apply the tools and concepts from the specialization courses by crafting a comprehensive, customer-validated business model, and creating a business plan and investor pitch
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Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization
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Curriculum

Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship

Innovation for Entrepreneurs: From Idea to Marketplace

New Venture Finance: Startup Funding for Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurship Capstone

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