Description: Examines the opportunities and problems for entrepreneurs outside the US, particularly in emerging markets. Students gain understanding of the linkage between the business environment, the institutional framework, and new business creation. They also learn the analytics of venture finance. In addition to discussing the range of global entrepreneurial situations, student groups pick one particular market opportunity on which to focus and develop an outline business plan. Classroom interactions based primarily on case studies.
Course #: 15.395
Professor(s) who recently taught this course:
Simon Johnson
Richard Locke