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Launching a technology startup

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“Launching a Technology Startup”: ELE403G

Computer technology: hardware, software, and network; Computer applications in today's society; Tech Innovations; Starting a company: team building, market analysis, technology differentiation, raising Angel and VC (Venture Capital) funds; Exit Strategies.

  • It is offerred by The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

  • Number of Credits: 3.

  • Pre-requisites: Calculus II & junior standing or Permission of Instructor

  • Instructor: Prof. Ken Qing Yang, who initiated the course.

  • Text book:
    Required textbook: HBS course pack including core curriculum and practical cases corresponding to each core topic. The instructor will prepare lecture notes for students enrolled in the class.

    Tentative Course Plan for Spring 2019

  • Class Location: Great Lakes Conference Room of Schneider Bldg
  • Class Time: Monday, 5:00PM-7:30PM.
  • Class schedule and syllabus for Spring 2019
  • GRADING:
    1. Class participation, class performance, and quizzes: 20%
    2. BP Proposal presentation: 15%
    3. BP Final Presentation: 15%
    4. Exam 30%
    5. Project report (Complete Business Plan) 20%