The Business of Technology Innovation

QST SI 480

  • Historical Consciousness
  • Social Inquiry I

Undergraduate Prerequisites: ENG sophomores, juniors and seniors - Provides an introduction to entrepreneurship and business for the engineer. Topics include finding business ideas; recognizing good from bad; understanding the importance of business model; turning technology into a business, including what to sell and how to sell it; the role of engineering within a business; business financial statements; and startups and venture capital, including starting a company or joining a startup. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Historical Consciousness, Social Inquiry I.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Chang HAR 322 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm If you are not able to register yourself for a Questrom course or section, please submit the Questrom Waitlist Request Form.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Sarid HAR 324 W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 Sarid HAR 224 F 2:30 pm-5:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 F 2:30 pm-5:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
C1 W 2:30 pm-5:15 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
D1 M 6:30 pm-9:15 pm

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