BE 558 Biomedical Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
One of the main factors driving our society is the development of business opportunities. Entrepreneurial ventures are a key factor in promoting economic development through job production, but the skills which lead to success in these ventures are often neglected in traditional engineering education. This course will introduce students to entrepreneurial opportunities in biomedical engineering by looking at the history of entrepreneurship and current trends and needs. Students will have the opportunity to develop an idea from initial idea to design concept to business plan proposal.