- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
(in Polish) Start-up Management - Practical Approach 2600-SMPA-OG
The course will be divided into four main topics which will be discussed during classes:
• An introduction to entrepreneurship – What defines successful entrepreneurs, and what common characteristics do they possess? What is the importance of leadership and how have models of start-up management evolved over time?
• Academic entrepreneurship & start-ups – The triple helix model and the dynamics of interactions within the university, industry and government. The University of Warsaw as an entrepreneurial university. Support mechanisms offered by the university in business creation.
• The innovating firm – characteristics and managerial aspects of innovative business firms. Developing firm-specific competencies and capabilities: market-based vs. resource-based. R&D internationalization / globalization.
• Formulation of plans and goals – key-components of a company’s strategy. Vision and mission statement formulation. The necessity and creation of a business plan.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course will possess the following learning outcomes:
• The ability of demonstrating specialist knowledge on the role and opportunities provided by the university in supporting entrepreneurship
• The ability of formulating a vision and mission statement
• The ability of creating a company-specific strategy
• The ability to assess key factors influencing a company’s success, both on a macro and a micro scale
• The application of the above mentioned points while drafting a business plan
Assessment criteria
The course will be graded via a business plan written by students reflecting the topics discussed during the lectures.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: