ISE/CEG 490 & CEG/HFE 690

Technology-Based Ventures

Wright State University                                      

Instructors

This class will train students on methods to develop breakthrough products with an entrepreneurial perspective and managerial outlook. Topics include advanced product development, protecting intellectual property, fostering strategic and creative thinking, effectively leading technology-driven teams.

      Syllabus

     Midterm (Due Feb 12, 2007 at 5pm)

     Term Paper (Due Mar 16, 2007 at 5pm)

Course Notes

• Overview

• Lecture 1 (breakthrougProducts.ppt)

• Lecture 2 (Summary of Chapters 1 & 2)

• Lecture 3 (Summary of Chapters 3 & 4)

• Lecture (Value Quadrant) 

• Lecture on Product and Brand Strategy

• Lecture on Information Life Cycle

• Lecture on Information Life Cycle Additional Notes

• Lecture on Intellectual Property

• Lecture on Business Plans

• Lecture on Business Formation II

• Lecture on Integrated New Product Development

• Lecture on Strategic and Creative Thinking

• Lecture on IT Configuration

• Lecture on IT Security

• Lecture on Business Processes

Project/Assignments

• Group Project Guidelines

Team 1: Darlene Garcia, Phani Kidambi, Pallavi, Stephanie Salas

Team 2: Chad Bogan, Ray Engle, Rama Chetlapalle, Amy Foltz

Team 3: Todd Benanzer, Paul Cashen, Lisa Roberts 

Additional Materials

• Carol's Project

• Guest Speaker:  Handout 1, Handout 2

• Foster, R. (1986). Innovation: The Attackers Advantage. New York: Summit Books: Chapter 4, Chapter 5

• Afuah, A. (2003). Innovation Management: Strategies, Implementation, and Profits (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press: Chapter 3, Chapter5

• Business Plan Outline