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Master of Engineering in Technical Entrepreneurship 1
Master of Engineering in Technical Entrepreneurship
Lehigh's one-year, 30-credit, full-time professional Master's program
(M.Eng.) in technical entrepreneurship helps young entrepreneurs to
develop an entrepreneurial mindset through a process we call "Learn
by Doing, Learn by Making and Learn by Launching." Entrepreneurial
minded students from any undergraduate major are encouraged
to apply. Students in the program learn by experiencing the idea-
to-venture process in an educational environment that's features a
dedicated curriculum offered by a dedicated faculty in a dedicated,
intellectual property secure maker space. The business community
-- from young start-ups to the Fortune 500 -- recognizes the need
for curious, creative and innovative young minds with the skills
to lead and manage product development teams to create social
and economic value. Graduates of the TE MEng program will find
themselves well-positioned to take on complex product development
roles and assignments in both large and small companies.
Graduate TE Course Sequence
The TE academic calendar begins with the start of the second
summer session with 5 credits. Students complete 10 credits each
during the fall and spring semesters and complete their 30 credits with
the final two courses during the first summer session of the following
year.
Students complete five credits in the second summer session, ten
credits in the fall, ten credits in the spring and then five credits in
summer session 1
First Year
Second
Semester
Credits
TE 301 3
TE 407 2
5
Second Year
Fall Credits Spring Credits First
Semester
Credits
TE 401 3 TE 402 3 TE 462 2
TE 403 3 TE 404 3 TE 406 3
TE 302 2 TE 405 2
TE 303 2 TE 461 2
10 10 5
Total Credits: 30
Further information can be obtained from:http://www.lehigh.edu/
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Prof. John Ochs
Director
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
(610) 758-4593
Ms. Jodie Johnson
Coordinator
P.C. Rossin College of Engineering & Applied Science
(610) 758-4789
Courses
TE 212 Capstone Design Projects-2 2 Credits
Students work in cross disciplinary teams students on the detailed
design, including fabrication and testing of a prototype following
industrial, business and engineering standards for the new products
or processes designed in Capstone Design Experiences-1. Additional
deliverables include a detailed production plan, marketing plan, and
base-case financial models. Teams typically work on projects from
industry or entrepreneurial start-ups. Oral presentations and written
reports.
Prerequisites: TE 211
Attribute/Distribution: ND
TE 250 (ENTP 250) Systematic Creativity Techniques 3 Credits
ENTP 250/TE 250 -- Systematic creativity methods including
anthropological research, painstorming, bisociation, the Kano model,
trimming technique, DeBono's Six Hats technique, biomimicry, lateral
benchmarking, Blue Ocean Strategy, & the art of tinkering, along
with other innovation methods. This course includes hands-on labs,
individual & team projects, & the creation of a creativity portfolio. Open
to students in any college and major. (ND).
Attribute/Distribution: ND
TE 301 Creativity and Systematic Innovation Methods 3 Credits
Creativity methods, anthropological research, painstorming,
bisociation, the Kano model, axiomatic design, the trimming
technique, parameter analysis, decomposition, nonlinear design,
Taguchi's method, DeBono's Six Hats technique, biomimicry, TRIZ,
lateral benchmarking, Blue Ocean Strategy, the art of tinkering
and other innovation methods. Hands-on labs, individual and team
projects.
TE 302 Methods in Visual Thinking 2 Credits
Visualization techniques, visual thinking and envisioning information
as taught by Edward Tufte and others, multimedia tools and
methods. Appropriate use of technology as applied to new product
development, no programming required.
TE 303 Methods in Prototyping, Modeling and Testing 2 Credits
Generation of mock-ups and looks-like prototypes, electro-
mechanical-optical bread-boards design, fabricate, build and test
multiple generations of prototypes, computer modeling methods, shop
methods, testing, sensors and data collection.
TE 304 (CSB 304, ENTP 304) Software Ventures 3 Credits
Designed from the perspective of a functional leader, this course
provides students with a holistic perspective of developing a
successful software venture in an interdisciplinary and experiential
environment. Students will develop a software-oriented idea
concurrent with module delivery that will contain best practices, case
studies, and subject-matter experts. Examination will include business
model fundamentals, customer discovery, translating requirements to
a minimum viable product, agile development, user acquisition, and
traction. Prior programming experience preferred, but, not required.
Open to any major.
Prerequisites: ENGR 010 or CSE 002 or BIS 111
TE 401 Integrated Product Development (IPD) Process -1 3
Credits
An integrated and interdisciplinary approach to engineering design,
concurrent engineering, design for manufacturing, industrial design
and the business of new product development. Topics include
design methods, philosophy and practice, the role of modeling and
simulation, decision making, risk, cost, material and manufacturing
process selection, platform and modular design, mass customization,
quality, planning and scheduling, business issues, teamwork, group
dynamics, creativity and innovation. Case studies and semester-long
team projects.
Prerequisites: TE 301 and TE 407
TE 402 Integrated Product Development (IPD) Process-2 3
Credits
Continuation of TE 401, the parallel development of the product,
the development of the marketing and manufacturing system,
manufacturing and marketing launch, sales, service and customer
support. Case studies and semester-long team projects.
Prerequisites: TE 401
TE 403 Entrepreneurial Startup Process-1 3 Credits
Key aspects surrounding company startups, including feasibility
analysis, business model development and evaluation, formation
of new venture teams, financial forecasts, sources of financing.
Readings, financial templates, live case studies and guest
entrepreneurs.
Prerequisites: TE 301 and TE 407
2 Master of Engineering in Technical Entrepreneurship
TE 404 Entrepreneurial Startup Process-2 3 Credits
Continuation of TE 403, integration of key business components to
form and launch your venture: industry analysis, marketing plan and
sales strategy; mobilization of the new venture team; operations,
including space, legal and insurance consideration; and financial
management. Selected topics related to respective venture types
(i.e. social entrepreneurship, family business, franchising, immigrant
entrepreneurs). Lectures, workshops and guest entrepreneurs.
Prerequisites: TE 403
TE 405 Entrepreneurial Startup Projects-1 2 Credits
Applying the concepts and processes developed in TE 403.
Developing your business platform including business model, start-up
team, and financial plan to launch and grow your venture.
Prerequisites: TE 403 and TE 302 and TE 303
TE 406 Entrepreneurial Startup Projects-2 3 Credits
Applying the concepts off entrepreneurial startup process, building
upon the business model, entrepreneurial team and financing plan
developed in TE 405. Developing a comprehensive business plan and
investor’s pitch, finalize the steps necessary to launch the company
and start operations.
Prerequisites: TE 404 and TE 405
TE 407 Intellectual Property (IP) Creation and Management 2
Credits
Intellectual property issues: confidentiality, nondisclosure, agreement
not to compete, founders agreements, patents, copyrights,
trademarks, trade secrets both domestic and international.
Prerequisites: TE 302 and TE 303 and TE 403
TE 461 Integrated Product Development (IPD) Projects-1 2
Credits
Technical and economic feasibility study of new products. Selection
and content of the project is determined by the faculty project adviser
in consultation with the student, progress and final reports, oral and
posters presentations. Consent of the program director and faculty
project adviser required.
Prerequisites: TE 401 and TE 302 and TE 303
TE 462 Integrated Product Development (IPD) Projects-2 2
Credits
Detailed design specification, fabrication, building and testing
prototype new products and plan for production, selection and
content of the project is determined by the faculty project advisor
in consultation with individual students or student teams. Progress
and final reports, oral and poster presentations. Consent of program
director and faculty project adviser required.
Prerequisites: TE 461 and TE 402

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