Complementary Studies elective

The second of two complementary entrepreneurship courses builds on foundational training, diving deeper into the strategic, operational, and human complexities of entrepreneurship and venture creation. Students will engage with advanced tools and contemporary readings to explore how ventures grow, adapt, and respond to uncertainty in dynamic markets.

Key topics include:
• Growth strategy and scaling
• Competitive advantage and business model innovation
• Systems thinking and operations in scaling ventures
• Founder decision-making and psychological resilience
• Advanced leadership and managing through ambiguity
• Ethical dilemmas, failure, and learning loops
• Modern venture financing and cap table dynamics
• The intersection of technology and entrepreneurship

Students will work in teams to develop a venture concept in greater depth, integrating strategy, operations, financials, and go-to-market thinking into a coherent plan or prototype. Sessions will incorporate real-world case studies, founder guest speakers, and interactive discussions grounded in current research and practitioner insights.

Designed for students who want to deepen their entrepreneurial thinking, whether as future founders, innovators, or team leaders in fast-moving organizations.