
Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization
Solve problems with real world impact
The Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization certificate offered through the Jenkins MBA program in the Poole College of Management provides technical and business students an opportunity to work together with a hands-on approach from day one to commercialize real intellectual property.
Throughout the courses, students will
- Analyze commercial potential of cutting edge research
- Learn how to develop both technical and business pathways in parallel
- Discover mechanisms for funding commercialization
- Use the discipline to make data driven decisions
- Develop cutting edge research into product, good or service
As a result of this program, students will be able to
- Confidently create and articulate value propositions to garner resources to bring ideas to fruition
- Connect with a network of seasoned technologists, entrepreneurs and mentors
- Develop an entrepreneurial mindset that is valuable to your career whether you want to start a venture or be an intrapreneur
How does the TEC program help in corporate careers?

Courses
Required:
- MBA/MSE 576: Technology Evaluation and Commercialization Concepts
- MBA/MSE 577: High Technology Entrepreneurship
Choose two:
- MBA 555: Product Design and Development
- MBA 572: Venture Opportunity Analysis
- MBA 578: Venture Launch Practicum
- MBA 579: Entrepreneurship Clinic Practicum
- MBA 582: Sustainability and Business
- MBA 590: New Firm Finances
Questions?
Lisa Chang
Director, Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization