Entrepreneurial Studies 720

Submitted by gsweet on Thu, 2017-01-19 13:49

This interdisciplinary course introduces graduate students to the key issues faced by companies attempting to bring science and technology innovations in biomedical therapeutics, devices and diagnostics to market. Because the details of doing this change, the course will present not just current practices but also the rationales behind those practices and more general, analytic frameworks that students will be able use when specific industry conditions change.

Entrepreneurship 530

Submitted by ecwoods on Wed, 2023-02-15 09:15

The course examines intellectual property (IP) strategies for new ideas and startups, including barriers to entry for competitors and infringement risk reduction. Topics include IP procurement, technology transfer, due diligence, and preparing for and avoiding litigation. Students should have their own research to apply what's learned in the class.

Entrepreneurial Studies 515

Submitted by gsweet on Thu, 2017-04-20 14:47

Targeted toward graduate students of business as well as those in engineering and scientific disciplines, this elective course is designed to provide students with an introductory overview of the world of venturing - that is, to give students a broad sense of the business fundamentals needed to plan, launch and grow a new startup business.

Business Econ & Public Policy 608

Submitted by ecwoods on Fri, 2024-01-05 11:01

This course provides an overview of the economics and business of health care.  The main focus will be on the financing and delivery of health services in the United States.  The analysis of each part of the health care system will include a consideration of basic economic issues, key public policies and current market developments.  Particular attention will be paid to health care reform and its implications for consumers, employers, insurers and providers.

Entrepreneurial Studies 329/629

Submitted by gsweet on Thu, 2017-04-20 14:55

This course is a practicum, offering an opportunity to apply collective team work of a student/mentor alliance to building a launch pad for a technology-based venture. This course is open to Ross School MBA and BBA students as well as all UM graduate students. Student teams will work with mentors and principal investigators (PI) from UM faculty in the Medical School, College of Engineering and other divisions to build a business and marketing plan for a new technology or invention.

Entrepreneurship 599

Submitted by ecwoods on Fri, 2024-01-12 09:42

***Note: ENTR 599 is a special topics course and the topics may change across terms. The special topic of "Organizational Values & Ethics" has been approved by the Curriculum and Assessment Committee for professional elective credit. Students wishing to take this course where the topic is different must submit a request to the Curriculum and Assessment Committee for review and approval.

Course overview for Org Values & Ethics in Entrepreneurship:

Biostatistics 522

Submitted by gsweet on Thu, 2017-04-20 14:58

A second course in applied biostatistical methods and data analysis. Concepts of data analysis and experimental design for health-related studies. Emphasis on categorical data analysis, multiple regression, analysis of variance and covariance.

Technology & Operations 616

Submitted by ecwoods on Mon, 2024-01-22 10:54

This course focuses on strategies and tools useful in management of non-repetitive business activities.  Examples of such activities include construction, new product development and market introduction, consulting engagements, and organization restructurings.  Tools to be introduced include work breakdown structure, network representation, PERT/CPM models and analysis, Gantt charts, time and cost models, PM software, and probabilistic analysis.  Strategy considerations covered will include dealing with uncertainty, resource constraints, dealing with shared and requested vs.

Finance 329/629

Submitted by gsweet on Mon, 2017-04-24 17:29

This course is a practicum, offering an opportunity to apply collective team work of a student/mentor alliance to building a launch pad for a technology-based venture. This course is open to Ross School MBA and BBA students as well as all UM graduate students. Student teams will work with mentors and principal investigators (PI) from UM faculty in the Medical School, College of Engineering and other divisions to build a business and marketing plan for a new technology or invention.

Chemical Engineering 588

Submitted by gsweet on Thu, 2018-02-08 10:35

This course is for scientists, engineers, and clinicians to understand and interpret various relevant global and regional quality systems for traditional and cutting edge global health technologies, solutions and their implementation. Speakers from academia, the FDA, and biomedical related industries will be invited to participate in teaching this course.

Cross-listed with Biomedical Engineering 588.

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