Strategic Entrepreneurship & Innovation for Engine

4.0 credits

This course introduces engineering students to the fundamental principles of entrepreneurship, focusing on transforming technical ideas into real-world solutions that address people’s needs. It emphasizes practical skills such as identifying potential users, understanding their challenges, and developing solutions that align with those needs. Students will learn how to communicate the value of their ideas effectively, explore different approaches to delivering their solutions, and understand what it takes to sustain and support them over time. The course also covers essential aspects such as gathering the necessary tools and resources, organizing key tasks, and collaborating with others to move an engineering solution toward commercialization. Students will explore the importance of evaluating and refining early versions of their solutions, securing support for their work, and protecting their ideas. Through discussions, case studies, and projects, students will develop a broader problem-solving perspective, preparing them to create impact beyond the technical design of a product.