CS471 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Project

CS471 - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Project

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CS471 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Project

Course Unit Code: CS471

Type Of Unit: Elective

Level of Course Unit: First Cycle

Year of Study: Third/Fourth year

Semester: On demand

Number of ECTS Credits: 7.5

Class Contact Hours: #

Face to Face

Prerequisites

BA221 – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
BA341 – Project Management

Course Objectives

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course students are expected to:

CILO 1 Identify and evaluate technology-related problems or opportunities for innovation.
CILO 2 Apply design thinking principles to develop creative solutions
CILO 3 Construct a data-driven business model for their proposed innovation.
CILO 4 Validate their concept through market research, user feedback, and/or prototyping.
CILO 5 Utilize your programming skills and relevant tech tools to prototype and enhance their solution.
CILO 6 Effectively communicate their vision and business plan to potential stakeholders and investors.
CILO 7 Demonstrate strong teamwork, leadership, and initiative within their project team.
CILO 8 Reflect on the ethical and social impact of their proposed innovation.

Course Content

The course will be structured around the following activities:

• Project Ideation and Development: Brainstorm, refine, and validate the chosen project with a focus on identifying a market need and leveraging technology for your solution.
• Guest Lectures and Workshops: Industry experts and entrepreneurs will share their experiences and insights on topics like design thinking, business model development, fundraising, and technology implementation.
• Prototyping and Testing: Develop and iterate on prototypes to test the feasibility and effectiveness of the solution, utilizing programming skills and relevant technology tools.
• Final Project Showcase: Culminate the journey with a comprehensive presentation and demonstration of the innovative solution, including a technical prototype and a well-defined business plan.

Course Features

Planned learning activities and teaching methods Seminars, teamwork and team presentations
Assessment methods and criteria • Project Ideation and Development (40%)
• Prototyping and Testing (20%)
• Final Project Report (20%)
• Final Project Presentation (20%)
Language of Instruction English
Work Placement(s) Not applicable

Readings

Textbook:
Yves Hilpisch ,Artificial Intelligence in Finance: A Python-Based Guide, 2020, O’Reilly

CS471 – Innovation and Entrepreneurship Research Project