GE 5050 — Startup Essentials for Engineers: From Idea to Launch
2 semester hoursGraduateLecture
Offers engineering students a comprehensive, practice-oriented introduction to entrepreneurship and new venture creation. Guides students through the full startup life cycle, from ideation and business model design through market research, fundraising, legal considerations, and team building. Emphasizes hands-on application of lean startup methodologies, customer discovery techniques, and go-to-market strategies tailored to technology-driven ventures. Culminates in a final pitch presentation where students present a viable startup concept to a review panel.