SEM 330 - Exploring Innovation and Entrepreneurship

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

This is an interdisciplinary, introductory online course for students interested in understanding innovation and entrepreneurial processes. The course focuses on how people, ideas, resources can be brought together to generate economic, social or cultural impact and change. Topics include entrepreneurial processes, barriers to new venture creation, how to navigate entrepreneurial ecosystems, and social and communicative skills required for resource acquisition. Through approaching entrepreneurial practice with multiple lenses, we will enhance the notion that creativity and innovation can be applied across many spheres of life - including in academic research, nonprofits, government, big companies, and small start-ups. Open to students in any Faculty. Not open to students in first year.

SEM 659 - Technology Strategy and Innovation

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Technology Strategy and Innovation is an introductory MBA course that is suitable for graduate students from a wide variety of backgrounds. The overall aim of this course is to develop a high-level understanding of the dynamics of technological change, the sources and distribution of innovation and how companies and society benefit from highly-innovative organizations.

SEM 870 - Corporate Strategy

3 units (fi 32)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Understanding corporate strategy and processes to mobilize resources to achieve corporate objectives; industry and competitive analysis. Restricted to Executive MBA students only.