Course Outline: Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE 5289) – Spring 2013
Sultan Qaboos University
Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship
(MEIE 5289)
Spring 2013
Course Outline (Syllabus)
Instructors: Salim Al Harthy – Dhafir AL
Shanfari - Mahmood Al Kindi - Sheikah Al
Akzami
Office: 2011, College of Engineering
Credit hours: 2 Credits
Contact hours: 30 hours
Phone: 24141312
E-mails: Salim1@squ.edu.om,
dhafir@squ.edu.om, kindim@squ.edu.om,
akhzami@squ.edu.om
Office hours: Wed., 10:00 – 12:00 noon or by
appointment
Language of Instruction: English
Course Type: Lecture/Practical
Course Status: University Elective
Class time: Mon., 2:15 –4:05
Location: CMT/*****
1. Course Description
In todays global economy it is important to equip university students with innovate, and entreprenruial
skills. Innovation is the successful exploitation of new ideas . It has became the sourse of competance in
all fields. Innovation does not happen-it is driven by entrepreneurship. This course provides students
with a general introduction to innovation and entreprenruship. Topics include: idea generation,
opportunity assesment, creative thinking methods, IP protection and business plan development. These
concepts are explained and illustrated through carefully selected readings, cases and exercises. No prior
business experience is required.
2. Textbook (s):
There is no single textboopk allocated for this course. A combination of notes and handouts will be
provided to students the variouse topics and issues discussed.
Recommended books:
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Kaplan J.M. and Warren A.C., “Patterns of Entreprenuership ”, (2007) Second Edition, John
Wiley
Kuratko, D. F. and Hodgetts, R.M. (2007) Entrepreneurship: Theory,
Process
and Practice; Thomson: South-Western.
Hishrich R.D. and Peters, M.P. (2005) Entrepreneurship; McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Timmons, J. A., & Spinelli, S. (2004). New venture creation: Entrepreneurship for the 21st
century New York: McGraw-HillI
Hasan M Kamoonpuri (2004) Success Stories of Omani Entrepreneurs;
Oman Daily Observer.
Omani websites as a source of business news
1. http://www.apexstuff.com/archives/iehome.asp
2. http://www.oeronline.com/
3. http://www.timesofoman.com/ (and click ‘business’ section)
4. http://www.omantribune.com (and click ‘business’ section)
5. http://www.omanobserver.com (and click ‘business’ section)
6. http://www.ameinfo.com/ (and search under ‘news and articles’ box for ‘Oman’)
Course Outline: Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE 5289) – Spring 2013
3. Course Objectives:
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The overall course objective is to introduce and expose students to entrepreneurship and
innovation
Understand the entreprenuerial process of creating a value and growing a successful idea
To develop skills and commitments to pursue ideas and business concepts
To develop effective communication skills and work independently as well as in a
multidisplinary team on projects.
To understand innovation and business principles
To understand the suitable way of protection for the intellectual property.
To develop skills on patentability search techniques.
To understand commercialization techniques.
4. Course Learning Strategies
1. Lectures
2. Case study discussion
3. Guest speakers
4. Group project/Individual assignments
5. Video case discussion
The course is taught as a combination of discussion-based class sessions, lectures, in class case study
analysis and video cases. There is a strong emphasis on dialogue and student participation in discussions,
as reflected in the participation grade. Students will build leadership and entrepreneurial skills when
working in a multidisplinary teams. The team generates, evaluates, develops, and markets their idea
(product, service, change…etc). The faculty member monitors, helps, and advices towards a final valid
doable idea based on the concept “sell a simpler life”.
5. Course Contents:
Week
Date
Topic
Introduction to Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
1
4-Feb-13
2
11-Feb-13
Understanding Innovation
3
18-Feb-13
Entrepreneurial Process
4
25-Feb-13
Ideas Generation and Opportunities Searching
5
4-Mar-13
6
11-Mar-13
7
18-Mar-13
Risk management
8
25-Mar-13
Confirmation of one business idea.
(practical session)
Dr. Salem Al Harthy;
Class in computer lab
9
1-Apr-13
Business Planning Process
Dr. Dhafir Al Shanfari
10
8-Apr-13
Business Planning Process
Dr. Dhafir Al Shanfari
11
15-Apr-13
Guest Speaker
12
22-Apr-13
Financing your new business
Dr. Dhafir Al Shanfari
13
29-Apr-13
Sheikha Al Akhzami
14
6-May-13
Introduction to Intellectual Property
Case Studies: Patent Search &
Commercialization
15
13-May-13
Presentations of Final Projects
Sheikha Al Akhzami
Ideas and Opportunities Validation:
Introduction
Ideas and Opportunities Validation:
relationship analysis
Remark
Dr. Mahmood Al Kindi
Dr. Mahmood Al Kindi
Dr. Mahmood Al KindiTeam Building
Test-Part 1 take-home assignment (5%);
At least three business ideas been
generated
Test (1) in class 25%
Dr. Salem Al Harthy
Dr. Salem Al Harthy
Sheikha Al Akhzami
Course Outline: Introduction to Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MEIE 5289) – Spring 2013
6. Course Assessment:
Class Project (20%) ( Report 15% + Presentation 5%)
Teams of five students from different discplines
Mid-Semester Examination Test1 (30%) & Final Examination Test2 (45%)
Cheating or attemping to cheat may result in failing the course. No make-up exam is granted without a
valid excuse. Oversleeping or not knowing the time and location are examples of non- valid excuses.
Corse assessment
Attendance
Exam 1
Project
Final Exam
Weight
5%
30%
20%
45%
Attendance Policy 5% :
students are expected to attend all classes. University rules will be strictly
complied to deal with frequent absentees. No make-up tests will be granted without a
valid, documented excuse. A first warning will be issued upon failing to attend three teaching hours (10%
of the total teaching hours).
HOPE YOU ENJOY THE COURSE