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363-0790-00L 2 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MTEC , D-MAVT , D-ITET

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Technology Entrepreneurship

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Fredrik Hacklin

VVZ CR 4.2

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:49:06

Abstract

Technology ventures are significantly changing the global economic picture. Technological skills increasingly need to be complemented by entrepreneurial understanding.This course offers the fundamentals in theory and practice of entrepreneurship in new technology ventures. Main topics covered are success factors in the creation of new firms, including founding, financing and growing a venture.

Objective

This course provides theory-grounded knowledge and practice-driven skills for founding, financing, and growing new technology ventures. A critical understanding of dos and don'ts is provided through highlighting and discussing real life examples and cases.

Content

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Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides and case material

Learning Materials (Links)

Main link
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General Information

Language: English
Levels: BSC , DR , MSC , NDS
Frequency: Yearly recurring

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

Documented preparation of and participation in case studies and exercises.

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Technology Entrepreneurship The lecture takes place online via (livestreaming or) zoom and recorded. Reserved rooms will remain blocked on campus for students to follow the course from there.	Tue 18:15-20:00 (HG E 5)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Mechanical Engineering Bachelor
- 5. Semester
  - Focus Specialization
    - Management, Technology and Economics (Focus Coordinators: Prof. Stefano Brusoni D-MTEC and Dr. Bastian Bergmann D-MTEC)
Management, Technology and Economics Master (Welcome and Introduction to MSc ETH MTEC Monday, 20.09.2021, 14.00 - 15.15 h, HG E 1.1 (tbc))
- Elective Courses
  - Human and Entrepreneurial Behaviour
MAS in Management, Technology, and Economics (MAS MTEC Introductory Event for 1st Semester Students. Monday, 20.09.2021, 16.00 - 17.15 h, HG E 1.2 (tbc))
- Electives, 1. and 3. Semester
Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Electives (This is only a short selection. Other courses from the ETH course catalogue may be chosen in agreement with your tutor. As an alternative to the elective courses, students may do a second semester project or an internship in industry. Please consult your tutor.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Programme. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Subjects of General Interest (These courses are suitable for several special fields. Please consult your tutor.)
Doctoral Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (More Information at: )
- Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Courses
Health Sciences and Technology Master
- Major in Human Movement Science and Sport
  - Electives
    - Elective Courses II
- Major in Medical Technology
  - Elective Courses