ABET -2000

COURSE BINDER







CSC-321

Technology
Entrepreneurship











PREPARED BY


Muhammad Irshad Nazeer

















Fall 2014

Merit, Quality & Excellence
SUKKUR INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING
Date: 08.08.14
Course Syllabus (ABET -2000 Format):

CSC-321: Technology Entrepreneurship (3: 3,0)
Fall 2014 (CS Elective)

Course Description

This course introduces the fundamentals of technology entrepreneurship. Students
will learn the process technology entrepreneurs use to start companies. It involves
taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential commercial opportunity,
gathering resources such as talent and capital, figuring out how to sell and market the
idea, and managing rapid growth.
The class demonstrates the entrepreneurial mindset: where others see insurmountable
problems, entrepreneurs look for opportunities in technology and business solutions.
An entrepreneurial perspective is also a wonderful way of thinking in order to tackle
new opportunities in social entrepreneurship, whether it is in government or NGOs.
In particular, this course:
Equips students with the global challenges related to Technology
Entrepreneurship, with particular reference to Pakistani scenario.
Discusses the complete process of starting a Technology business and
accompanying
challenges, risks and rewards
Equips students with the techniques & knowledge required to start their own
technology business
Discusses how they can be a successful Technology Entrepreneur

Prerequisite
None

Textbook(s)
Due to diverse nature of this course no single book may be recommended as text
book, however following books of interest:
1. Byers, Dorf, and Nelson - Technology Ventures: From Idea to Enterprise
2. Noam Wassermans The Founders Dilemmas
3. Marc Meyers Entrepreneurship: An Innovators Guide to Startups and
Corporate Ventures
4. Tina Seeligs What I Wish I Knew When I Was 20 and inGenius
5. Randy Komisars The Monk and the Riddle

Course Learning
Objectives
(C.L.O.)
The major objectives of this course are:
1. Articulate a process for taking a technology idea and finding a high-potential
commercial opportunity. (Understand Technology Entrepreneurship -
Opportunities, Threats and Risks)
2. Create and verify a plan for gathering resources such as talent and capital.
(Develop a Technology Entrepreneurship Strategy)
3. Create and verify a business model for how to sell and market an
entrepreneurial idea. (Mange the Technology Entrepreneurship Process)
4. Generalize this process to an entrepreneurial mindset of turning problems into
opportunities that can be used in larger companies and other settings.
Topics (weeks)
Course Overview (1)
Economic Growth and the Technology Entrepreneur (1)
Opportunity and the Concept Summary (1)
Vision and the Business Mode (1)
Innovation Strategies (1)
The Business Plan (1)
Types of Ventures (1)
Legal Formation and Intellectual Property (1)
The New Enterprise Organization (1)
Sources of Capital (1)
Presentations and Deal Negotiations(1)
Case Studies(2)
Guest Lectures (2)

Course Relationship
to Program
Outcomes
Program Outcomes
Highest attainable
level of Learning
a b c d e f g h i j k
2 3,4 4 1 1
Class/ Lab Schedule The class meets two times a week, 120 minutes per class.
Instructional
Methods
Lectures Guest Lectures Home works Mid. Exams Project Final Exam.
Instructor Muhammad Irshad Nazeer
CSC-321: Technology
Entrepreneurship


Course Learning Objectives (C.L.O.)
Program Outcomes
a b c d e f g h i j k
1. Articulate a process for taking a technology idea and finding a
high-potential commercial opportunity. (Understand
Technology Entrepreneurship - Opportunities, Threats and
Risks)

H L
L

2. Create and verify a plan for gathering resources such as talent
and capital. (Develop a Technology Entrepreneurship Strategy)

3. Create and verify a business model for how to sell and market
an entrepreneurial idea. (Mange the Technology
Entrepreneurship Process)
M
4. Generalize this process to an entrepreneurial mindset of turning
problems into opportunities that can be used in larger companies
and other settings.
M H









Program Outcomes
(a) Knowledge of core computing, mathematics, and science fitting to the discipline.
(b) Ability to apply acquired knowledge in developing solutions using state-of-the-art
methods, techniques, skills, and tools.
(c) An ability to analyze a problem, and identify and define the computing requirements
appropriate to its solution
(d) An ability to design, implement, and evaluate a computer-based system, process,
component, or program to meet desired needs
(e) An ability to function effectively on teams to accomplish a common goal
(f) An understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security and social issues and
responsibilities
(g) An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
(h) An ability to analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals,
organizations, and society
(i) Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in continuing professional
development
(j) An ability to use current techniques, skills, and tools necessary for computing practice.
(k) Skills to construct software programs using latest programming languages.







H=3= High = Synthesis & Evaluation levels
M=2= Medium = Application & Analysis Levels
L=1= Low = Knowledge & Comprehension Levels

Course Calendar
Note: This calendar is tentative and based on 30 sessions of 2 hours each. The contents may be adjusted
subject to availability of sessions, days off and feedback from the students.

Session
No.
Date /
Week Topics
Assignments/
Quizzes / Digital
Library work
Suggested Readings
1 Introduction and Overview
2 Motivation Video: The Architect of
Nature
3 Economic Growth and the
Technology Entrepreneur
Chapter 1
1.1-1.3
4 Economic Growth and the
Technology Entrepreneur
1.4-1.5
5 Opportunity and the Concept
Summary
Assignment 1:
Opportunity
Chapter 2
21.1-2.3
6 Opportunity and the Concept
Summary
2.4-2.5
7 Guest Speakers Session 1
8 Vision and the Business Mode Assignment 2: Vision Chapter 3
3.1-3.3
9 Vision and the Business Mode 3.4-3.5
10
Innovation Strategies Assignment 3:
Innovative Idea
Chapter 5
5.1-5.3
11 Innovation Strategies 5.4-5.5
12 Innovation Strategies 5.6
13 Guest Speakers Session 2


14 The Business Plan

Chapter 7
7.1-7.2
15 The Business Plan Assignment 4:
Business Plan
7.3-7.4
16 Types of Ventures Chapter 8
8.1-8.3
17 Types of Ventures 8.4-8.6
18 Guest Speakers Session 3
19 Legal Formation and Intellectual
Property
Chapter 10
10.1-10.3
20 Legal Formation and Intellectual
Property

10.4-10.8
21 The New Enterprise Organization Assignment 5:
Organization Plan
Chapter 12
12.1-12.4
22 The New Enterprise Organization 12.5-12.11
23 Sources of Capital Assignment 6: Source
Plan
Chapter 18
18.1-18.4
24 Sources of Capital 18.5-18.9
25 Presentations and Deal Negotiations Assignment 7:
Elevators Pitch
Chapter 19
19.1-19.3
26 Case: FREEJ
27 Case: TCS
28 Case: POLYCON
29 Case: ILinc
30 Guest Speakers Session 4


PROJECTS & ASSIGNMENTS DETAILS ALONGWITH PREDEFINED ASSESSMENT
CRITERIA

Assignments/class exercises/ worksheets (7*2=14)
These work sheets would be handed over in the class (usually at the end of each chapter/topic/section) and
students would be required to attempt them individually then and there except for a few which may be given
as take-home. However students may refer to the resource(s) allowed/provided by the instructor, if required.

Students would be assessed for the approach, effort and correctness of the solution that they present against
given problems. Late submission would be accepted before the solution is out but with penalty of 20% of the
credit.

Project (6)
Students are required to do a project. The ideas would be discussed in the class.

IMPORTANT POLICIES

I expect students to arrive on-time for the class. Classroom participation constitutes 4% of the grade in this
class. You will be expected to have previously read the reading assignment before the class, and to be able to
participate in classroom discussions.
Mobile phones and other communication devices must be in switched off or inactive during class hours.
Other policies would be conveyed to you in class from time to time. Remember that rules, regulation and
policies of the institute will supersede in any case.






Course Articulation Matrix:

CSC-321: Technology
Entrepreneurship



Course Learning Objectives (C.L.O.)
Program Outcomes Assessment Tools
a b c d e f g h i j k T1 T2 T3 T4 T5
1. Articulate a process for taking
a technology idea and finding
a high-potential commercial
opportunity. (Understand
Technology Entrepreneurship
- Opportunities, Threats and
Risks)
H L L
HW1
HW2
(2
eac
h)
QZ1
(2)

MQ1,
2
(5e
ach
)
FQ1
(1
0)
2. Create and verify a plan for
gathering resources such as
talent and capital. (Develop a
Technology Entrepreneurship
Strategy)

HW3
HW4
(2
eac
h)
QZ2
(2)

MQ3,
4
(5
eac
h)
FQ2
(1
0)
3. Create and verify a business
model for how to sell and
market an entrepreneurial
idea. (Mange the Technology
Entrepreneurship Process)
M
HW5
HW6
(2
eac
h)
QZ3
(2)

MQ1,
2
(5e
ach
)
2
nd

mid
FQ3
(1
0)
4. Generalize this process to an
entrepreneurial mindset of
turning problems into
opportunities that can be used
in larger companies and other
settings.
M H
HW7
(2)

QZ4
(2)
P (6)
MQ3,
4
(5
eac
h)
2
nd

mid
FQ4
(1
0)












Note: Some of midterm and final exam question may carry open-book or take home components.












T1 = Home Works (14) , T2 = Quizzes.(00) , T3 = Project (06) , T4 = Mid. Exam. (40) , T5= Final Exam (40).
H=3= High = Synthesis & Evaluation levels, M=2= Medium = Application & Analysis Levels, L=1= Low =
knowledge & Comprehension Levels