An applied entrepreneurship paper that explores the development of innovative business models and new commercial ventures within the field of science and technology.
The focus of ENTR421 is on creating or operating new ventures based on technological and scientific/technical innovations - 'technology-based businesses'.
| Paper title | Technology and Entrepreneurship |
|---|---|
| Paper code | ENTR421 |
| Subject | Entrepreneurship |
| EFTS | 0.1667 |
| Points | 20 points |
| Teaching period | 1st Non standard period (30 October 2023 - 7 December 2023) (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees (NZD) | $1,442.12 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Pre or Corequisite
- ENTR 411
- Limited to
- MEntr, PGDipCom, MAppSc, PGDipAppSc, PGCertAppSc
- Notes
- (i) This paper includes a one-week on-campus component. (ii) International students should enrol for the on-campus offering of this paper (iii) students who do not meet the prerequisites for this paper, may apply for approval from the Programme Director to have the prerequisite waived.
- Eligibility
Students from other Master's programmes can request Special Permission to enrol in this paper. This paper is open to practicing professionals with Special Permision - please contact mentr@otago.ac.nz
- Contact
- More information link
View more information on the Master of Entrepreneurship website
- Teaching staff
A Course Leader and main lecturer will be appointed by early Semester 2.
- Paper Structure
- The paper will cover:
- Customer analysis
- Product differentiation
- Engagement with funders
- Competitive analysis
- Talent management
- Teaching Arrangements
Five full-time teaching days on the Dunedin campus: Monday 6th November - Friday 11th November - attendance is compulsory.
- Textbooks
Reading lists and related resources will be made available on blackboard one week prior to the paper start date.
- Course outline
The course outline will be made available prior to the week of teaching. If you would like to view a copy of the most recent course outline please email mentr@otago.ac.nz
- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship,
Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy, Research, Self-motivation,
Teamwork.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
The major learning aims of ENTR421 are to develop participants' knowledge about the commercialisation pathways for technological or scientific innovations and to help them acquire the capabilities needed to turn ideas into commercial success. Specifically, by the end of the paper participants should be able to:
- Recognise the challenges posed by high-technology entrepreneurial ventures.
- Understand the capabilities and tools required to exploit each stage of the entrepreneurial process in a science and technology context.
- Understand the key components of a successful business model and be able to critique the model behind any science-/technology-based venture.
- Develop a business plan to take a science-/technology-based product/service to market.
- Pitch a venture to a potential funder or customer.
