MGMT-6620 Decision Sciences and Engineering Systems

Description
An introductory graduate course in initiating new technology-based business ventures and developing them into self-sustaining and profitable enterprises. Examines the process whereby a person decides to become an entrepreneur, screens opportunities, selects an appropriate product/market target, and obtains the necessary resources. Provides the theoretical and practical knowledge for the preparation of formal business plans. Students enrolled in the full-time MBA program cannot use this course on the Plan of Study. This course is intended for students enrolled in the part-time MBA, M.S. in MGMT or those seeking degrees in other schools at Rensselaer.

Prerequisites
No specific prerequisites are required

Textbook(s)
Ordering Information

Format
Classes: 12 weeks, 12 sessions
Written Reports: 2
Final Group Report and Presentation: 1

Grading
First Written Report: 15%
Second Written Report: 15%
Participation: 40%
Final Group Report and Presentation: 30%

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Who Should Enroll
This course may be used in your Plan of Study as follows:

Degree Programs
CSCI – elective with advisor pre-approval
CSYS - elective with advisor pre-approval
ELEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
EPOW - elective with advisor pre-approval
HCI – n/a
ITEC - elective with advisor pre-approval
MBA - elective with advisor pre-approval
MGMT-MS – elective, Innovation & Entrepreneurship course
MGTE – n/a
TCOM – n/a
This course is also open to non-matriculated students who meet the prerequisites.

NOTE: Limited enrollment, please register early. Distance students will not be added into the course once the cap has been met.