MODULE 1 - Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship

This module includes a welcome to the course, an orientation to our teaching approach and CAIG Center For Entrepreneurship, and an introduction to the fundamentals of innovation and entrepreneurship.

1. Overview

      1.1 Preview of the course - Video 1
      1.2 Welcome to Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies - Video 2
      1.3 Meet the Instructor - Instructor
      1.4 Connect with your Classmates - Classmates
      1.5 Preview of the Master of Professional Studies in Technology Entrepreneurship - Video 3

2. Introduction

      2.1 Introduction to the course - Video
      2.2 Our book for the course - Book
      2.3 Reading: The Opportunity Analysis Canvas - Reading

3. Video Lessons

      3.1 What is entrepreneurship? - Video 1
      3.2 Who is an entrepreneur? - Video 2
      3.3 Entrepreneurship, creativity, & innovation - Video 3

      3.4 The world's most innovative companies - Video 4
      3.5 Types of innovation - Video 5
      3.6 Entrepreneurship and strategic decisions - Video 6

      3.7 The opportunity analysis canvas - Video 7

4. Slides From Video lessons

      4.1 What is entrepreneurship? - Slide 1
      4.2 Who is an entrepreneur? - Slide 2
      4.3 Entrepreneurship, creativity, & innovation - Slide 3
      4.4 The world's most innovative companies - Slide 4
      4.5 Types of innovation - Slide 5
      4.6 Entrepreneurs and strategic decisions - Slide 6
      4.7 The opportunity analysis canvas - Slide 7

5. Challenge Activity

      5.1 Quiz: Entrepreneurial perspective - Quiz

6. Further Readings and Resources (Optional)

      6.1 "The Innovator's Dilema" by Clayton Christensen - Reading 1
      6.2 "Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative" by Ken Robinson - Reading 2