Entrepreneurship 101 (Spring 2024 Cohort)
Deadline :
15 Jan 2024 23:59
Enquiry Email :
ecenter@ust.hk
Organised by :
HKUST Entrepreneurship Center
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of entrepreneurship? This 10-week training program is designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to navigate the entrepreneurial landscape. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur with a business idea or simply curious about the entrepreneurial mindset, this course will provide you with valuable insights and practical tools to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey.
Each week we will explore a different aspect of entrepreneurship, from the overview of entrepreneurship and generating business ideas to crafting a comprehensive business plan. We will also provide a brief walkthrough of the financial, legal, and intellectual property issues that startups commonly face, as well as digital marketing and pitching strategies.
Join us to explore the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and empower you to turn your dreams into reality.
COURSE OUTLINE
| Week | Date | Topic |
|
1 |
08/02/2024 |
Entrepreneurship: An Overview |
|
2 |
15/02/2024 |
Social Innovation & Enterprise |
|
3 |
22/02/2024 |
Design Thinking Principles |
|
4 |
29/02/2024 |
Business Model Canvas |
|
5 |
07/03/2024 |
Financial Basics for a Start-up Founder |
|
6 |
14/03/2024 |
Managing Legal Issues Arising With Founders, Employees, Contractors And Stakeholders |
|
7 |
21/03/2024 |
Digital Marketing |
|
8 |
11/04/2024 |
Protecting Your Start-ups Through IP (IP/ Technology Licensing) |
|
9 |
18/04/2024 |
Startup Compliance Issues |
|
10 |
25/04/2024 |
Pitching 101 |
|
11 |
09/05/2024 |
Project Presentation |
NOTE
Entrepreneurship 101 is a non-credit course offered by the Entrepreneurship Center (EC). Participants who attend 8 or more physical sessions will receive certificates of attendance issued by EC.
| Target | UG/PG students, no prior knowledge required |
| Format | 1-hour seminar |
| Project | The objective is to create a diverse team of students with both technical and business backgrounds. This team will collaborate to develop and present a feasible business plan. Furthermore, sponsored by our alumnus Alvin Lam, the managing director of T12M Ventures, each team will be eligible to receive up to $3,000 for registration of a new company. |
We're excited to have you on board for this transformative journey. Let's dive into the world of entrepreneurship together!