This course is structured to provide students with an opportunity to practice the process of starting a venture, and learn to grow, and sustain innovative businesses. It begins with cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset and progresses through design thinking, customer discovery, and strategic financial planning. Each module is designed to build on the previous, incorporating elements like global market positioning and ethical business practices. Students will conclude the course by learning to effectively communicate their business ideas through compelling pitches aimed at securing funding and driving business growth. All students will form teams of 3-4 students and undertake a project intended to become a real business.

New Tech Ventures

New Tech Ventures
This course is part of Business & Technology Specialization

Instructor: Nik Rokop
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
6 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Skills you'll gain
- Business Ethics
- Oral Expression
- Entrepreneurship
- Project Design
- Market Research
- Business Modeling
- Team Management
- Team Leadership
- Fundraising and Crowdsourcing
- Competitive Analysis
- Team Building
- Customer Engagement
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- New Product Development
- Global Marketing
- Design Thinking
- Storytelling
- Innovation
- Financial Planning
- Business Strategies
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Assessments
33 assignments
Taught in English
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Build your subject-matter expertise
This course is part of the Business & Technology Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate

There are 9 modules in this course
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This course is part of the following degree program(s) offered by Illinois Tech. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
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