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GEB 5516 - Technological Entrepreneurship
- Syllabus -
Spring, 2014
Thursday Evenings, 6 pm – 8:50 pm
BA 1, Room 0122
INSTRUCTOR
Professor Thomas O'Neal, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research & Commercialization
University of Central Florida
12201 Research Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826-3246
407 882-1120
407 823-3299 fax
[email protected]
Assistant
Keith J. Engh, MSA, MBA, CPA
Office of Research and Commercialization
[email protected]
Objective:
The course introduces and examines the fundamentals of Technological
Entrepreneurship including Commercialization and Business Venture Creation. This
recent global phenomenon has driven vital changes in society by empowering individuals to
seek opportunities by engaging in technological and related business solutions.
“Starting a new venture is a process that begins long before the business ever opens its doors.
That process is rarely linear but rather a more iterative—even chaotic—process; however, the
entrepreneurial process does have direction”
- Kathleen R. Allen -
Text Book:
Kathleen R. Allen: Launching New Ventures - An Entrepreneurial Approach (6th edition)
Mason, OH: South-Western, 2012.
ISBN: 978-0-538-48179-3
EBook: ISBN: 978-1-111-86138-4
Webcourses/Canvas is our class website (GEB5516-14Spring 0001):
Canvas is our class website and class email system for this course. Canvas will be used for
all types of communications, class content and information including the syllabus,
announcements, assignments, lectures, study notes, research, schedules and more. Class
Lecture slides for upcoming classes will be uploaded by noon the day of class.
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Course Overview:
Technological Entrepreneurship is an interactive class focused on learning and
understanding Leadership, Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship and
involves identifying high impact and high-potential commercial opportunities. The course
focuses on gathering resources including talent and capital; and planning, executing and
managing value, growth and wealth. This course is designed for those who seek to
understand and engage in the entrepreneurial process. This course is relevant to a variety
of disciplines including accounting, banking, engineering, finance, investment, management,
marketing, science, technology and mathematics.
The Text Book includes four major areas of study;
Part One -Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Part Two -Feasibility Analysis
Part Three – Business Design
Part Four- Planning for Growth and Change
Course topics also include;
- The Entrepreneurial Perspective
- Economics, Markets, Finance and Accounting
- Opportunity Recognition and Evaluation
- Planning and Gathering Resources
- Strategy, Execution and Managing Ventures
- Entrepreneurship and You
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Technology, Trends and Trade
- Digital, Molecular and Physical Infrastructure Strategies
Course work also includes;
Teamwork and collaboration
Real-time strategy and decision making
Managing change and chaos
Evangelism, selling, negotiation, and motivation through influence and persuasion
Oral and written communication
Aspects of start-up financing, accounting and economics
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Additional Areas of Study and Discussion
? Economics, Markets and Finance
? Creativity and Improvisation
? Ideas to Opportunities
? Intellectual Property, Valuations and Models
? Team Effectiveness
? Entrepreneurial Leadership
? Capital and Cash Flows
? Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s)
? Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
? Value, Growth and Wealth
Guest Lecturers:
This course will also include visits from real life entrepreneurs and professional service
providers that will come and share their stories and lessons learned and their views on
relevant topics surrounding; “Entrepreneurial Perspectives of Today and Tomorrow.”
You are expected to attend each class and prepare by:
> Completing the required readings, assignments, homework, research and projects
> Coming to class ready to discuss the major concepts, topics and issues.
You will receive the greatest insight and understanding of the subject matter through class
discussion, interaction and homework. You are expected to contribute (answer questions
and ask questions) to class discussions. Failure to prepare or contribute to class discussions
will negatively impact your grade. As part of class discussions and assignments, you will be
required to participate in class groups. During most classes, discussion questions, cases, and
other work will be assigned to groups and parts of the class will be devoted to group work.
>>> Make Sure You Examine and Follow the Class Schedule > The 2014 Semester Schedule is on the Next Page
On this brief illustration in relation to technological entrepreneurship professor thomas oneal, phd.
1
GEB 5516 - Technological Entrepreneurship
- Syllabus -
Spring, 2014
Thursday Evenings, 6 pm – 8:50 pm
BA 1, Room 0122
INSTRUCTOR
Professor Thomas O'Neal, PhD
Associate Vice President for Research & Commercialization
University of Central Florida
12201 Research Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826-3246
407 882-1120
407 823-3299 fax
[email protected]
Assistant
Keith J. Engh, MSA, MBA, CPA
Office of Research and Commercialization
[email protected]
Objective:
The course introduces and examines the fundamentals of Technological
Entrepreneurship including Commercialization and Business Venture Creation. This
recent global phenomenon has driven vital changes in society by empowering individuals to
seek opportunities by engaging in technological and related business solutions.
“Starting a new venture is a process that begins long before the business ever opens its doors.
That process is rarely linear but rather a more iterative—even chaotic—process; however, the
entrepreneurial process does have direction”
- Kathleen R. Allen -
Text Book:
Kathleen R. Allen: Launching New Ventures - An Entrepreneurial Approach (6th edition)
Mason, OH: South-Western, 2012.
ISBN: 978-0-538-48179-3
EBook: ISBN: 978-1-111-86138-4
Webcourses/Canvas is our class website (GEB5516-14Spring 0001):
Canvas is our class website and class email system for this course. Canvas will be used for
all types of communications, class content and information including the syllabus,
announcements, assignments, lectures, study notes, research, schedules and more. Class
Lecture slides for upcoming classes will be uploaded by noon the day of class.
2
Course Overview:
Technological Entrepreneurship is an interactive class focused on learning and
understanding Leadership, Innovation, Commercialization and Entrepreneurship and
involves identifying high impact and high-potential commercial opportunities. The course
focuses on gathering resources including talent and capital; and planning, executing and
managing value, growth and wealth. This course is designed for those who seek to
understand and engage in the entrepreneurial process. This course is relevant to a variety
of disciplines including accounting, banking, engineering, finance, investment, management,
marketing, science, technology and mathematics.
The Text Book includes four major areas of study;
Part One -Entrepreneurial Opportunity
Part Two -Feasibility Analysis
Part Three – Business Design
Part Four- Planning for Growth and Change
Course topics also include;
- The Entrepreneurial Perspective
- Economics, Markets, Finance and Accounting
- Opportunity Recognition and Evaluation
- Planning and Gathering Resources
- Strategy, Execution and Managing Ventures
- Entrepreneurship and You
- Presentations and Public Speaking
- Technology, Trends and Trade
- Digital, Molecular and Physical Infrastructure Strategies
Course work also includes;
Teamwork and collaboration
Real-time strategy and decision making
Managing change and chaos
Evangelism, selling, negotiation, and motivation through influence and persuasion
Oral and written communication
Aspects of start-up financing, accounting and economics
3
Additional Areas of Study and Discussion
? Economics, Markets and Finance
? Creativity and Improvisation
? Ideas to Opportunities
? Intellectual Property, Valuations and Models
? Team Effectiveness
? Entrepreneurial Leadership
? Capital and Cash Flows
? Initial Public Offerings (IPO’s)
? Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
? Value, Growth and Wealth
Guest Lecturers:
This course will also include visits from real life entrepreneurs and professional service
providers that will come and share their stories and lessons learned and their views on
relevant topics surrounding; “Entrepreneurial Perspectives of Today and Tomorrow.”
You are expected to attend each class and prepare by:
> Completing the required readings, assignments, homework, research and projects
> Coming to class ready to discuss the major concepts, topics and issues.
You will receive the greatest insight and understanding of the subject matter through class
discussion, interaction and homework. You are expected to contribute (answer questions
and ask questions) to class discussions. Failure to prepare or contribute to class discussions
will negatively impact your grade. As part of class discussions and assignments, you will be
required to participate in class groups. During most classes, discussion questions, cases, and
other work will be assigned to groups and parts of the class will be devoted to group work.
>>> Make Sure You Examine and Follow the Class Schedule > The 2014 Semester Schedule is on the Next Page