Biotechnology Entrepreneurship

2 credits · Graduate

This course is about entrepreneurship, starting new biotech ventures that can have significant impact on human health. Students learn to assess a concept or product in the framework of a business opportunity and gain pragmatic skills participating in discussions with industry guests, interviewing clients, and preparing an investor pitch. Students hear from lecturers with expertise in various aspects of biotech startups, from identifying market fit to intellectual property to FDA requirements and more. The knowledge students gain from this course will enable them to explore if innovation and entrepreneurship is for them, whether by starting a company, joining a startup, innovating in an existing company or taking a related career direction.