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Dive into creating research or knowledge-based business ideas from scratch to presentation to potential investors. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application to equip students with the skills needed to turn ideas into successful business ventures. Learn from experienced lecturers and engage in group work to develop and refine business plans. Take advantage of tutorials and exercises to enhance your understanding. Evaluate your progress through a written business plan and a final business idea presentation. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the world of entrepreneurship and bring your innovative ideas to life.
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From Idea to BusinessENT4000 Course introduction August 20th, 2009
Learning outcomes ”The objective is to give the students a theoretical and practical understanding of how to create a research- or knowledge-based business idea, how to present this idea oral and written, and how such ideas could become the foundation of an actual business” Course description: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/matnat/sfe/ENT4000/index-eng.xml
Course content • Lectures • Group work • The book
1. Lectures Teaching plan: http://www.uio.no/studier/emner/matnat/sfe/ENT4000/h09/undervisningsplan.xml Lecturers: • Eira and Kristian (SFE) • Tronn Å. Skjerstad (SFE) • Erling Maartmann-Moe (Alliance Venture) • Morten Landsgård (Leogriff) • Håkon Kaldbakk (Mobilskole)
2. Group Work Groups of 4-5 people Assignment: • Create a research or knowledge based business idea • Complete and hand in a business plan for your idea • Present your business idea to a board of investors Tutorials: Practical tutorials and exercises
3. The book "Technology Ventures, from Idea to Enterprise” by Richard C.Dorfog Thomas H.Byers McGraw-Hill Education – Europe International edition, 2004 or later.
Course evaluation and exam • Hand in written business plan Deadline: December 4th • Presentation of business idea (inkluding Q&A) Almost certain date: December 14th
Some good questionsIndividually (10min) • What is your favorite innovation and why? • Can you mention one person you think is entrepreneurial and why? • What do you think is the main criteria that determines success or failure for a start-up?
K.c.berge@sfe.uio.no • eiralvdb@sfe.uio.no • www.sfe.uio.no