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Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:36:34
Abstract
This course aims to introduce students to important themes and conversations in entrepreneurship research.
Objective
At the end of the course, students will understand core conversations in the field of entrepreneurship research and are expected to be able to discuss how respective theories and concepts might relate to their own research interests in entrepreneurship or adjacent managerial fields.
Content
Session topics: 0. Introduction Session (1hr) 1. The Entrepreneurial Process: PSED, Discovery vs. Creation, Social Ontology 2. Behavioral Approaches to Entrepreneurship I: Traits & Motivations, Intentions & Passion 3. Behavioral Approaches to Entrepreneurship II: Entrepreneurial Cognitions, Opportunity Decision-making 4. Resource Mobilization I: Venture Capital — now and then 5. Resource Mobilization II: Crowd-funding, Community-approaches, Accelerators 6. Entrepreneurial Strategy I: Foundations of Entrepreneurial Strategy, Technology Commercialization Strategies 7: Entrepreneurial Strategy II: Strategic Entrepreneurial Action — Agency vs. Institutional Logics Further Details: http://www.entrepreneurship.ethz.ch/education/fall/advanced-readings.html
Resources
Lecture Notes
All papers are accessible through the ETH Library or will be provided at the start of the course.
Literature
See Syllabus
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- DR
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise |
Advanced Studies in Entrepreneurship
Does not take place this semester.
|
No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Doctoral Department of Management, Technology, and Economics (More Information at: )