Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone
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Course Summary
This Capstone project course brings together all the knowledge and skills you've gained in the previous courses of the Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Specialization.Key Learning Points
- Develop a comprehensive business plan for a new or existing business
- Identify, analyze and evaluate opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
- Apply creativity and design thinking to solve complex business problems
Related Topics for further study
- Business Plan Development
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Creativity and Design Thinking
- Market Analysis
- Financial Planning
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a comprehensive business plan
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
- Apply creativity and design thinking to solve complex business problems
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Completion of previous courses in Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Specialization
- Access to business planning software such as LivePlan or Enloop
Course Difficulty Level
AdvancedCourse Format
- Online and Self-paced
- Project-based
Similar Courses
- Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business
- Design Thinking for Innovation
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Eric Ries
- Seth Godin
Related Books
Description
The capstone for the specialization will provide a learning experience that integrates across all the courses within it. It will involve analysis of a situation concerning a new enterprise – a venture of one’s own or within a larger organization – to develop the current business model and compare against alternative business models so as to identify potential opportunities and challenges.
Outline
- Module 1: Capstone Course Overview and Innovation Review
- Welcome and Capstone Course Overview
- Meet Professor Flesher
- Analysis Assignment Data Sources: The Local Motors Case
- Module 1 Assignment Overview
- Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (Optional)
- Syllabus
- Case Links and Resources
- About the Discussion Forums
- Getting to Know Your Classmates
- Module 1 Assignment Information
- Module 1 Assignment: Reflecting on Innovation Quiz
- Module 2
- Module 2 Assignment Overview
- Module 2 Assignment Information
- Module 3
- Module 3 Assignment Overview
- Module 3 Assignment Information
- Module 3 Assignment: Quiz
- Module 4
- Module 4 Assignment Overview
- Module 4 Assignment Information
- Module 5
- Module 5 Assignment Overview
- Module 5 Assignment Information
- Module 5 Assignment: Quiz
- Module 6
- Module 6 Assignment Overview
- Gies Online Programs
- Module 6 Assignment Information
- Congratulations!
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The course offers practical insights and tools for launching a successful startupPros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative course content
- Great emphasis on real-world application
- Excellent feedback and support from instructors
- Opportunities for hands-on experience through projects and assignments
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be challenging and time-consuming
- Limited interaction with other students
- Not suitable for those looking for a basic introduction to entrepreneurship
- Course materials could be more organized and streamlined