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On this brief file regarding university of puerto rico technology based entrepreneurship.
ADMI 3125 Fall 2010 Prof. José A. Cruz
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus
College of Business Administration
Syllabus
General Information:
Course Code: ADMI 3125
Course Title: Technology Based Entrepreneurship
Credit-Hours: 3
Course Description:
This course focuses on the process of starting a business based on technology. It includes topics
such as: Market Analysis, Product Design Specification (PDS), Prototyping, Proposal Preparation,
Strategic Management, Product Cost, Manufacturing Issues and Business Plan Preparation.
Pre/Co-requisites:
None (recommended for senior students)
Course General Learning Goals:
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
a. Describe technology based entrepreneurship
b. Describe the sources of potential opportunities
c. Describe the market assessment process
d. Develop a Product Design Specification (PDS)
e. Describe the principal components of a business plan
f. Prepare a rough prototype or sketch for a proposed product / service
g. Develop a business plan for a new venture (draft)
Learning Outcomes Addressed in this Course
This course is intentionally designed to enable students to develop the following competencies:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving
Department/Campus Policies:
Disabilities: According to Law 51: Students with disabilities, after identifying themselves to the
instructor of the course and the Institution, will receive reasonable accommodations in their courses
and evaluations. For additional information, contact Services to Students with Disabilities at the
Office of the Dean of Students (Q-019), 787-265-3862 or 787-832-4040, Ext. 3250 or 3258.
Ethics: Any academic fraud is subject to the disciplinary sanctions described in Articles 14 and 16
of the revised General Student Bylaws of the University of Puerto Rico contained in Certification
018-1997-98 of the Board of Trustees. The professor will follow the norms established in Articles
1-5 of the Bylaws.
ADMI 3125 Fall 2010 Prof. José A. Cruz
Content Outline and Time Distribution
Week** Topic(s) Resources
??
1
Course Introduction /
The Technology Entrepreneur
Chap. 1
2-3 Opportunity Recognition
(Handout – MT#1)
4-5
Innovation Strategies /
Opportunity Identification and Evaluation
Chap. 5 and 2
6-7 The Elevator Pitch and Concept Presentation
Chap. (19.1 -19.2)
8-10 Product Development & Design Process
Chap. (9.4 – 9.8)
+ Handout
11 Business Models and Types of Ventures
Chap. 3 and 8
12 Legal Form and Intellectual Property
Chap. 10
13 The Marketing and Sales Plan
Chap. 11
14 Revenue Model and Financial Plan
Chap. 16 and 17
15 The Business Roadmap
Chap. 7, 19.3-19.6,
and 20.4
To be
announced
Group Presentations
* This schedule is subject to change to meet the need of the class and group projects
? Additional resources may be provided during the semester
Instructional Strategies:
Lectures and presentations
Assigned readings, assignments, research, independent study
Teamwork & Hands-on exercises
Class and group discussions
Instructor-student consultations
Student presentations and or demonstrations
Minimum Required or Available Resources:
Students or groups may build a prototype that may involve the use of campus laboratories or
fieldwork.
Assessment of Learning:
During the semester we will be using several techniques that will help us determine your level of
learning. Our main purpose is to help students identify how much and how well he/she is learning
and to detect areas that may need reinforcement before the final grade is determined. These
techniques will also help the professor use more effective teaching strategies. Among others, we will
use the muddiest point and the one minute paper.
ADMI 3125 Fall 2010 Prof. José A. Cruz
Instructor Information
Instructor: José A. Cruz
Office: AE-327 Extension: 5359
Office Hours: T. & Th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM and by appointment
E-mail: via EDU 2.0
Textbook and Other Resources
Textbook: Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise, 3rd ed. (ISBN-13: 978-0-07-338018-6)
by Byers, Dorf and, Nelson, © 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Online Resources:http://techventures.stanford.edu/ andhttp://ecorner.stanford.edu/
Other may be announced during the semester.
Evaluation/Grade Reporting:
The final grade will be based on the following individual and team deliverables:
? 90% – 100% = A ? 80% - 89% = B ? 70% - 79% = C ? 60% - 69% = D ? 0% - 59% = F
References
“Entrepreneurship : successfully launching new ventures”, 3rd ed., Barringer, Bruce R.
UPRM General Library ( HB615 .B374 2010)
“Entrepreneurship : starting and operating a small business”, 2nd ed. Mariotti, Steve,
UPRM General Library ( HD62.5 .M3567 2010 )
“New venture management : the entrepreneur's roadmap “, Kuratko, Donald F.
UPRM General Library ( HD62.5 .K853 2009 )
“Inventing entrepreneurs: technology innovators and their entrepreneurial journey”, George, Gerard.
UPRM General Library ( T212 .G46 2009 )
“Preparing effective business plans : an entrepreneurial approach “, Barringer, Bruce R.
UPRM General Library ( HD30.28 .B36837 2009 )
“The portable MBA in entrepreneurship”, 3rd ed. Bygrave, William D.,
UPRM General Library ( HD62.5 .B94 2004 )
Task / Deliverable QTY PTS TOTAL % TYPE
Peer Evaluation 2 50 100 10% Individual
Participation & Attendance 25 4 100 10% Individual
Tasks & Assignments*** 6 50 300 30% Individual
Portfolio / Documentation 1 150 150 15% Group
Mid-Term Presentation 1 50 50 5% Group
Final Presentation 1 150 150 15% Group
Business Roadmap 1 100 100 10% Group
Final Exam 1 50 50 5% Individual
TOTAL POINTS / PERCENT 1000 100%
*** The number of tasks may vary, however, the total amount of points will add up to 300.
doc_777723472.pdf
On this brief file regarding university of puerto rico technology based entrepreneurship.
ADMI 3125 Fall 2010 Prof. José A. Cruz
University of Puerto Rico - Mayagüez Campus
College of Business Administration
Syllabus
General Information:
Course Code: ADMI 3125
Course Title: Technology Based Entrepreneurship
Credit-Hours: 3
Course Description:
This course focuses on the process of starting a business based on technology. It includes topics
such as: Market Analysis, Product Design Specification (PDS), Prototyping, Proposal Preparation,
Strategic Management, Product Cost, Manufacturing Issues and Business Plan Preparation.
Pre/Co-requisites:
None (recommended for senior students)
Course General Learning Goals:
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
a. Describe technology based entrepreneurship
b. Describe the sources of potential opportunities
c. Describe the market assessment process
d. Develop a Product Design Specification (PDS)
e. Describe the principal components of a business plan
f. Prepare a rough prototype or sketch for a proposed product / service
g. Develop a business plan for a new venture (draft)
Learning Outcomes Addressed in this Course
This course is intentionally designed to enable students to develop the following competencies:
• Interpersonal Skills
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving
Department/Campus Policies:
Disabilities: According to Law 51: Students with disabilities, after identifying themselves to the
instructor of the course and the Institution, will receive reasonable accommodations in their courses
and evaluations. For additional information, contact Services to Students with Disabilities at the
Office of the Dean of Students (Q-019), 787-265-3862 or 787-832-4040, Ext. 3250 or 3258.
Ethics: Any academic fraud is subject to the disciplinary sanctions described in Articles 14 and 16
of the revised General Student Bylaws of the University of Puerto Rico contained in Certification
018-1997-98 of the Board of Trustees. The professor will follow the norms established in Articles
1-5 of the Bylaws.
ADMI 3125 Fall 2010 Prof. José A. Cruz
Content Outline and Time Distribution
Week** Topic(s) Resources
??
1
Course Introduction /
The Technology Entrepreneur
Chap. 1
2-3 Opportunity Recognition
(Handout – MT#1)
4-5
Innovation Strategies /
Opportunity Identification and Evaluation
Chap. 5 and 2
6-7 The Elevator Pitch and Concept Presentation
Chap. (19.1 -19.2)
8-10 Product Development & Design Process
Chap. (9.4 – 9.8)
+ Handout
11 Business Models and Types of Ventures
Chap. 3 and 8
12 Legal Form and Intellectual Property
Chap. 10
13 The Marketing and Sales Plan
Chap. 11
14 Revenue Model and Financial Plan
Chap. 16 and 17
15 The Business Roadmap
Chap. 7, 19.3-19.6,
and 20.4
To be
announced
Group Presentations
* This schedule is subject to change to meet the need of the class and group projects
? Additional resources may be provided during the semester
Instructional Strategies:
Lectures and presentations
Assigned readings, assignments, research, independent study
Teamwork & Hands-on exercises
Class and group discussions
Instructor-student consultations
Student presentations and or demonstrations
Minimum Required or Available Resources:
Students or groups may build a prototype that may involve the use of campus laboratories or
fieldwork.
Assessment of Learning:
During the semester we will be using several techniques that will help us determine your level of
learning. Our main purpose is to help students identify how much and how well he/she is learning
and to detect areas that may need reinforcement before the final grade is determined. These
techniques will also help the professor use more effective teaching strategies. Among others, we will
use the muddiest point and the one minute paper.
ADMI 3125 Fall 2010 Prof. José A. Cruz
Instructor Information
Instructor: José A. Cruz
Office: AE-327 Extension: 5359
Office Hours: T. & Th. 1:30 - 3:00 PM and by appointment
E-mail: via EDU 2.0
Textbook and Other Resources
Textbook: Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise, 3rd ed. (ISBN-13: 978-0-07-338018-6)
by Byers, Dorf and, Nelson, © 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Online Resources:http://techventures.stanford.edu/ andhttp://ecorner.stanford.edu/
Other may be announced during the semester.
Evaluation/Grade Reporting:
The final grade will be based on the following individual and team deliverables:
? 90% – 100% = A ? 80% - 89% = B ? 70% - 79% = C ? 60% - 69% = D ? 0% - 59% = F
References
“Entrepreneurship : successfully launching new ventures”, 3rd ed., Barringer, Bruce R.
UPRM General Library ( HB615 .B374 2010)
“Entrepreneurship : starting and operating a small business”, 2nd ed. Mariotti, Steve,
UPRM General Library ( HD62.5 .M3567 2010 )
“New venture management : the entrepreneur's roadmap “, Kuratko, Donald F.
UPRM General Library ( HD62.5 .K853 2009 )
“Inventing entrepreneurs: technology innovators and their entrepreneurial journey”, George, Gerard.
UPRM General Library ( T212 .G46 2009 )
“Preparing effective business plans : an entrepreneurial approach “, Barringer, Bruce R.
UPRM General Library ( HD30.28 .B36837 2009 )
“The portable MBA in entrepreneurship”, 3rd ed. Bygrave, William D.,
UPRM General Library ( HD62.5 .B94 2004 )
Task / Deliverable QTY PTS TOTAL % TYPE
Peer Evaluation 2 50 100 10% Individual
Participation & Attendance 25 4 100 10% Individual
Tasks & Assignments*** 6 50 300 30% Individual
Portfolio / Documentation 1 150 150 15% Group
Mid-Term Presentation 1 50 50 5% Group
Final Presentation 1 150 150 15% Group
Business Roadmap 1 100 100 10% Group
Final Exam 1 50 50 5% Individual
TOTAL POINTS / PERCENT 1000 100%
*** The number of tasks may vary, however, the total amount of points will add up to 300.
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