Entrepreneurship and Innovation Specialization

The specialization in entrepreneurship and innovation equips students with the tools and concepts necessary for a career as an entrepreneur or an investor in entrepreneurial ventures.  A requirement for the specialization is one of the Foundations of Entrepreneurship courses, which offer a broad look at starting, funding and managing new businesses in a variety of sectors including services, manufacturing, high technology, and public service.  The specialization provides a valuable understanding of what it is like to work in a start-up venture, a growing small business, or a venture capital or private equity firm.
 

Academic Advisor: Professor Glenn Okun, 212-998-0780

Course List


Part I of the Specialization:


REQUIRED:
MGMT-GB.2129 Entrepreneurship (1.5 Credits)
OR MGMT-GB.3335 Foundations of Entrepreneurship (3 Credits)

 

Part II of the Specialization:


Section A: Complete at least 3 credits (and up to 6 credits) from the list below:
 

 
Course NumberCourse Title
FINC-GB.3173Venture Capital Financing
FINC-GB.3361Entrepreneurial Finance
FINC-GB.3362Applications in Entrepreneurial Finance: Fintech
FINC-GB.3373New Venture Financing
MGMT-GB.2327Managing the Growing Company
MGMT-GB.3333Business Start-Up Practicum
MKTG-GB.2370New Products
MKTG-GB.2371Innovation and Design


Section B: Maximum of 3 credits from the list below:
 

 
Course NumberCourse Title
BSPA-GB.2306Social Enterprise in Sustainable Food Business
DBIN-GB.3314DBi Israel
ECON-GB.2362Economics of Creativity and Innovation
INTA-GB.3323Tech Solutions
MGMT-GB.2124Managing Family Businesses and Privately Held Firms
MGMT-GB.2143Strategy and Innovation in China
MGMT-GB.2161Negotiating Complex Transactions with Executives and Lawyers
MGMT-GB.2308Venture Building for Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs
MGMT-GB.3155Technology Innovation Strategy
MGMT-GB.3339Endless Frontier Lab
TECH-GB.2345Tech and the City
TECH-GB.3362Emerging Technology and Business Innovation

 

For course descriptions, please see the Office of Records & Registration website.