BUS 478 - Silicon Valley Immersion

Unit(s): 4

(elective of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Major and Minor and Business Administration Major) Silicon Valley Immersion is an elective course with an emphasis on entrepreneurship and innovation and is designed and delivered by a team of USF faculty and industry experts. This course leverages the geographical advantage of Silicon Valley as the global epicenter of innovation, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. The course will introduce students to a variety of hands-on activities that include workshops, coaching sessions, expert panel discussions, and company visits, in addition to the academic fundamentals in class. Students will learn essential aspects of entrepreneurship and innovation in Silicon Valley (i.e. history of Silicon Valley Innovation, venture finance, creativity, innovation, mindsets, technology trends and management, marketing, and project management). Based on these experiences each student will develop a business concept that she/he will develop an investor pitch for. Students, as part of a team, will also develop and present a business/technology trends analysis that incorporates the experiences and research that each team completes. Instructor approval required. Apply: http://www.usfca.edu/management/corporate/Silicon_Valley_Immersion_Elective_Course/

Restriction: Class restricted to Junior and Senior
School of Management