Entrepreneurship for Engineers, Certificate | Part time online | Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) | Netherlands
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About

Are you an entrepreneur, or do you have a passion for building your own technology startup? This Entrepreneurship for Engineers course from Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) will help and encourage you to start a successful technology-based venture.

Overview

Key facts

  • If you always wanted to become an entrepreneur, or if you are simply interested in putting a new technology to innovative use, this course is for you.
  • This Entrepreneurship for Engineers course helps you understand the process of entrepreneurship from a technology-oriented background.

The Entrepreneurship for Engineers course offered by Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is made up of modules that are presented by experts in the field of entrepreneurship and technology. Modules include:

  • Team Building
  • Opportunity Recognition
  • Financing
  • Customer Acquisition

You will work on your idea in a team environment and examples of founders and start-ups will be used during the course to initiate insightful discussions. The course closes with the creation of a two-page business plan and a video pitch. 

Selected students will be eligible to participate in a Masterclass at one of the participating universities:

  • TU Delft
  • TU Eindhoven
  • University of Twente
  • Wageningen University & Research

What you'll learn

  • Learn what it takes to become a "technopreneur"
  • Explore various methods for identifying opportunities
  • Learn how to conduct market research and provide evidence for the viability of the business idea
  • Develop a viable business proposition and learn to pitch your ideas for various audiences
  • Understand the dynamics of new venture development and team building
  • Develop the ability to translate a business idea into marketing and financial plans

Programme Structure

Course Syllabus:

  • Technology-based Entrepreneurship: Mind-set and Founding TeamsThis will be an introduction to what it takes to become a technology entrepreneur. You'll be exposed to the opportunities for technology-focused entrepreneurs and hear examples of successful young entrepreneurs.
  • From Idea to Opportunity Learn about the development of a new venture and what skills are needed throughout the process. You'll be able to recognize your own skills and the importance of teams in new business development
  • Solution DevelopmentCreativity exercises and brainstorming sessions to identify problems and solutions to the ideas identified. Develop innovative ideas and the potential for scaling. Learn the skills to develop ideas and to evaluate them.

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Starts: Anytime (Self-Paced)

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

  • This is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) that runs on edX. A BSc degree is advised.

Tuition Fee

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  • EU/EEA

    Free
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  • Free | Earn certificate for $99

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