Strategy for Technology-Based Firms

SMG SI 482

Serves SMG students concentrating in entrepreneurship or who are interested in high-technology sectors, and ENG students who have taken SMG SI480. This course covers technology life-cycles, the co-evolution of industries and technologies, strategies for commercialization of new technologies (appropriability, acquiring complementary assets and capabilities, managing technical teams, and impact of regulatory and other environmental factors on commercialization). Special emphasis is placed on joint learning and interdisciplinary teamwork by students across ENG and SMG. 4 cr.