Biomedical Engineering Entrepreneurship

3 Units

Biomedical engineering entrepreneurship is a unique in its interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary scope. In this course we examine medical technology innovations in the context of (A) identifying unmet clinical needs, (B) the process of conducting an opportunity analysis for an investable concept, and (C) subsequent translation of these advances into the market This course will emphasize and explore a variety of issues related to innovation and entrepreneurship, demonstrating that there are not many "absolute truths," but there are numerous best practices and processes that create value. Successful students will conclude this course with new knowledge and insight on biomedical technology and innovation, as well as having demonstrated measurable improvement in their critical thinking skills. Prereq: Graduate student standing.