Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Capstone

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Approx. 7 hours to complete

Course Summary

This Capstone project course brings together all the knowledge and skills you've gained in the previous courses of the Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Specialization.

Key Learning Points

  • Develop a comprehensive business plan for a new or existing business
  • Identify, analyze and evaluate opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Apply creativity and design thinking to solve complex business problems

Related Topics for further study


Learning Outcomes

  • Develop a comprehensive business plan
  • Identify and evaluate opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Apply creativity and design thinking to solve complex business problems

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Completion of previous courses in Innovation, Creativity, and Entrepreneurship Specialization
  • Access to business planning software such as LivePlan or Enloop

Course Difficulty Level

Advanced

Course Format

  • Online and Self-paced
  • Project-based

Similar Courses

  • Entrepreneurship: Launching an Innovative Business
  • Design Thinking for Innovation

Related Education Paths


Notable People in This Field

  • Eric Ries
  • Seth Godin

Related Books

Description

The capstone for the specialization will provide a learning experience that integrates across all the courses within it. It will involve analysis of a situation concerning a new enterprise – a venture of one’s own or within a larger organization – to develop the current business model and compare against alternative business models so as to identify potential opportunities and challenges.

Outline

  • Module 1: Capstone Course Overview and Innovation Review
  • Welcome and Capstone Course Overview
  • Meet Professor Flesher
  • Analysis Assignment Data Sources: The Local Motors Case
  • Module 1 Assignment Overview
  • Like this course? Learn more with the iMBA! (Optional)
  • Syllabus
  • Case Links and Resources
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Getting to Know Your Classmates
  • Module 1 Assignment Information
  • Module 1 Assignment: Reflecting on Innovation Quiz
  • Module 2
  • Module 2 Assignment Overview
  • Module 2 Assignment Information
  • Module 3
  • Module 3 Assignment Overview
  • Module 3 Assignment Information
  • Module 3 Assignment: Quiz
  • Module 4
  • Module 4 Assignment Overview
  • Module 4 Assignment Information
  • Module 5
  • Module 5 Assignment Overview
  • Module 5 Assignment Information
  • Module 5 Assignment: Quiz
  • Module 6
  • Module 6 Assignment Overview
  • Gies Online Programs
  • Module 6 Assignment Information
  • Congratulations!

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course offers practical insights and tools for launching a successful startup

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative course content
  • Great emphasis on real-world application
  • Excellent feedback and support from instructors
  • Opportunities for hands-on experience through projects and assignments

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be challenging and time-consuming
  • Limited interaction with other students
  • Not suitable for those looking for a basic introduction to entrepreneurship
  • Course materials could be more organized and streamlined
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Approx. 7 hours to complete
Jeff Flesher
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Jeff Flesher

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