Information Package

Program of Molecular Biology and Genetics (English)

MBGE307

ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND PROJECT DESIGNING

Course Code
MBGE307
Semester
Fifth Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
2
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterFifth Term (Fall)
ECTS2
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Get general information about entrepreneurship.
  2. Learn the obstacles and incentives in entrepreneurship.
  3. Learn basic concepts related to project management.
  4. Understand the basic project management processes such as planning, execution and control.
  5. Develop an application document to benefit from project support and grants.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionIn this course, entrepreneurship and technology transfer ecosystem will be introduced to the students, and hands-on training will be supplied about business model generation, business plan development, access to finance, project management, technology validation, intellectual property management, technology commercialization, and corporatization.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to entrepreneurship and project designing
2nd Week Business model innovation
3rd Week Business model patterns
4th Week Business model canvas
5th Week Business model design
6th Week Business plan preparation
7th Week Access to finance
8th Week Technology evaluation
9th Week Entrepreneurship and technology transfer ecosystem
10th Week Project management and technology validation
11th Week Intellectual property rights
12th Week Technology commercialization
13th Week Corporatization
14th Week Discussion
Recommended or Required ReadingBusiness model generation (Alexander Osterwalder), The lean startup (Eric Ries), The startup owner?s manual (Steve Blank), lecture notes and electronic resources.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 15 15
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 5 5
Total Work Load62
Total Work Load / 30 (h)2.06
ECTS Credit of the Course2
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
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