BEX3412 - Innovation and entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley

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Overview

This short-term intensive unit is designed and taught by faculty and industry leaders at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Taking both a theoretical and practical approach to innovation and entrepreneurship, the unit explores a variety of topics related to start-ups, including design thinking, the lean start-up … For more content click the Read More button below.

This short-term intensive unit is designed and taught by faculty and industry leaders at the University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business. Taking both a theoretical and practical approach to innovation and entrepreneurship, the unit explores a variety of topics related to start-ups, including design thinking, the lean start-up approach, research, ideation, pitching and venture finance.

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for an entrepreneurial mindset

critically analyse the make-up of different start-ups through case studies and site visits

approach problems with an empathetic nature and show that you have an ability to communicate with a broad range of audiences

effectively work in a team to produce an innovation that delivers value to customers, end-users and society.

Assessment

1 - Within semester assessment

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