This course assists aspiring and active entrepreneurs in developing great ideas into great companies. With strong economies presenting rich opportunities for new venture creation, and challenging economic times presenting the necessity for many to make their own job, the need to develop the skills to develop and act on innovative business opportunities is increasingly vital.
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship
Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step in Entrepreneurship
This course is part of Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization
Taught in English
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Instructor: Dr. James V. Green
Sponsored by Barbados NTI
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This course is part of the Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module includes a welcome to the course, an orientation to our teaching approach and faculty, and an introduction to the fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship.
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9 videos9 readings1 quiz
This module explores entrepreneurial thinking with attention to entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurial motivations, and entrepreneurial behaviors.
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8 videos3 readings1 quiz
This module examines how to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities based on market conditions and industry factors.
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9 videos3 readings1 quiz
This module introduces approaches to understanding customers, developing compelling solutions, and crafting winning business models.
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11 videos6 readings2 quizzes
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