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363-0790-00L 2 Credits BSC , DR , MSC , NDS D-HEST , D-MTEC , D-BAUG , 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 16:02:03

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

12 sessions; 10+ carried out by guest speakers: experts in the broad field of technology entrepreneurship (e.g., serial entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, (E)MBA professors, company builders, patent experts, scale-up executives, …) 2h lecture - schedule (±): 15': Introduction 60': (Guest) lecture 15': Discussion related to topic (in groups) 10': Plenary discussion 20': Q&A with (guest) lecturer Sessions are carried out via zoom, recordings are uploaded on Moodle. Sessions can also be followed in reserved lecture room. Semester assignment: Construction of 1 appropriate exam question (MPC) related to a specific guest lecture. 13th session: MPC exam, heavily based on questions generated from the semester assignment. These will be published on Moodle as a preparation for the exam. See course website: Link

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Lecture Notes

Lecture slides and case material

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 Zoom (recorded). Please note that you can also follow the lecture in the reserved room.
  • Tue 18:15-20:00 (HG G 3)
  • 17.11 Date 18:15-20:00 (HG G 5)
  • 20.12 Date 20:15-21:00 (HG G 3)
2 h weekly

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