Networks, Law, and Entrepreneurial Strategy

2 credits · Law School

This is a course about networks, how law and technology shape their development, and the strategies that entrepreneurs and their teams have employed to build and leverage them to serve and create value for customers and shareowners. The course covers the development of networks in the United States from the early 19th century through the present day using a variety of case studies. By studying the growth of networks and network-centric companies, students will develop the capacity to imagine, design, and develop the network-enabled business models, companies, and institutions of tomorrow. Students will be evaluated based on class participation (20%), a business plan and accompanying PowerPoint deck that will be presented to the class (40% – teams of 2 persons are strongly encouraged), and a final paper (40%). Participation is limited to 20 persons to encourage discussion and participation. There are no prerequisites, but financial accounting, economics, or prior work experience will be helpful. Pass/Fail. Enrollment limited. [2]