ECE 5078
Transcript Abbreviation:
Entrepreneur Eng
Course Description:
This course will teach entrepreneurial minded engineers the process of value creation from their ECE relevant technology or inventions. Topics covered will include self-assessment as an entrepreneur and innovator, analysis and validation of new venture opportunities, intellectual property creation and assessment new venture planning and project management, leadership and team building.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
3.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3010, 3020, 3030, 3040, or 3050; or Grad standing in Engr.
Electronically Enforced:
Yes
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 5194.13.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Students will be able to organize, articulate and communicate their ideas, opportunities and plans
Students will be able to understand, evaluate and create a business model and the basic financial constructs of a new venture firm
Students will be able to understand engineering principles that form the basis of a new product or service
Students will be able to plan and manage a new venture from concept to exit
Students will be able to understand the organizational structure and legal protection for a new venture firm
Students will develop interpersonal skills to work together in a team while respecting and caring for diversity of thoughts, abilities, culture, gender, race, class etc
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Module 1: What qualities make me an entrepreneur? Self-Assessment | 7 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Module 2: What will the engineer do? Product development/Project management | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Module 3: Where will I find the money? Financial plan and sources of capital , | 8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Module 4: Why do I need a lawyer? Legal constructs and intellectual property | 5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Module 5: What will my CEO do? Business model and strategy | 9 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Module 6: How has my perspective changed? Me 2.0! | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Personal assessment essays | 10% |
| Individual Presentation | 10% |
| Homework and assignments | 30% |
| Team contract | 5% |
| Customer discovery report | 10% |
| Interim slide deck | 10% |
| Final presentations | 25% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise McGraw Hill, 4th Edition 2014 | Thomas Byers, Richard Dorf and Andrew Nelson, |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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Attachments:
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Additional Notes or Comments:
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