This course is part of the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship SpecializationUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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The capstone for the specialization will provide a learning experience that integrates across all the courses within it. It will involve analysis of a situation concerning a new enterprise – a venture of one’s own or within a larger organization – to develop the current business model and compare against alternative business models so as to identify potential opportunities and challenges.

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Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

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Approx. 6 hours to complete

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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100% online

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Coursera Labs

Includes hands on learning projects.

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Course 7 of 7 in the

Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 6 hours to complete

English

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Jeff Flesher

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1

Week 1

1 hour to complete

Module 1: Capstone Course Overview and Innovation Review

In this module you will become familiar with the Capstone course, your instructor, your classmates, and our learning environment. You will also use course concepts to complete a review quiz related to the two Innovation courses in the specialization; Strategic Innovation: Building and Sustaining Innovative Organizations, and Strategic Innovation: Innovation at the Frontier: An Exploration of Cutting-Edge Topics.

1 hour to complete

4 videos (Total 5 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz

Week2

Week 2

1 hour to complete

Module 2

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week3

Week 3

1 hour to complete

Module 3

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

Week4

Week 4

1 hour to complete

Module 4

1 hour to complete

1 video (Total 1 min), 1 reading, 1 quiz

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TOP REVIEWS FROM INNOVATION: FROM CREATIVITY TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAPSTONE

by ESSep 29, 2021

there could be more than assignment, video tutorials are always great asset

by JHDec 20, 2020

Insightful knowledge regarding creativity and entrepreneurship.

by DDDec 27, 2020

The capstone module helps put together all the concepts learnt in the six course program. It reinforces the learning process enhances the learning experience.

by CMar 29, 2021

Great course. A wealth of information that can propel you to the next level, skillfully rolled out. Each course was built on the previous information provided. Thanks Professors

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About the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization

In a world characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity, leaders require robust innovation skills. Thinking flexibly and developing an entrepreneurial mindset are critical to thriving in uncertain business environments. This specialization addresses how to recognize and question assumptions and constraints to identify and capitalize on opportunities. Learning to change the rules of the game by creating innovative value propositions and discovering new market positions for sustained competitive advantage are some of the actionable lessons in this specialization.

This specialization will be of value to both aspiring and practicing entrepreneurs as well as employees in established firms who are interested in becoming innovative leaders in an interconnected world. This specialization is part of Gies College of Business’ suite of online programs, including the iMBA and iMSM. Learn more about admissions into the programs and explore how your Coursera work can be leveraged if accepted into a degree program here.

Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship

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