Courses

Courses

Engineering Sciences 139/239. Innovation in Science and Engineering
Course
Catalog Number: 0994 Enrollment: Limited to 28.

David A. Weitz and Thomas C. Esselman
Half course (fall term). Tu., Th., 2:30-4. EXAM GROUP: 16, 17

Explores factors and conditions contributing to innovation in science and engineering; how important problems are found, defined, and solved; roles of teamwork and creativity; and applications of these methods to other endeavors. Students receive practical and professional training in techniques to define and solve problems, and in brainstorming and other individual and team approaches.
Note: Taught through a combination of lectures, discussions, and exercises led by innovators in science, engineering, arts, and business.

Sociology 159. Social Entrepreneurship
Course
Catalog Number: 9611

David Ager

Half course (spring term).

Further details forthcoming. 

Other Courses of Interest

Harvard offers a number of other courses that may be useful to
entrepreneurs. Consult the most up-to-date course catalog for
changes and additions to this list. Pay attention to the
prerequisites and check with your academic advisor before enrolling
in any of these, to ensure these do not interfere with your
concentration requirements. DEAS students should speak with
Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs, Marie Dahleh
Cross-Registration in courses at MIT and Tufts is
permitted, though Harvard maintains strict policies and limitations
over these. FAS and GSAS students may cross-register for no more
than one-half of a student's courseload in a semester.
Additionally, GSAS students who do cross-register must maintain the
equivalent of at least four half-courses that semester. Consult the
Harvard
cross-registration webpage
for further information.

 

Special Concentrations, while requiring significant
self-initiative to arrange are an option for clear-headed and
persuasive students. A student must locate a willing faculty
advisor and complete a substantial petition for the special
concentration, which the committee will then review. For more
information, consult your departmental head and Harvard's
Handbook on Special Concentrations.

 

MIT Courses in Entrepreneurship (see Cross-Registration policies)
Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Engineering Courses
Computer Science
Economics and Finance
History of Science
Kennedy School of Government
HBS and Business Studies
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Extension School
Harvard Law School

Skills Corner: Teach Yourself Entrepreneurship


Dartmouth's Tuck Center for Private Equity and Entrepreneurship: Notes on Angel Investing (pdf download)

A lucid explanation of angel investors and how they differ from venture capitalists. Though Tuck is geared toward the MBA crowd, you might want to browse around the site; much of it will still prove useful to the science and/or tech-oriented entrepreneur.

MIT OpenCourseWare: Global Entrepreneurship Lab

While the internship focus of the course will be of little help to you, the videos and case studies still offer some very helpful pointers.

MIT OpenCourseware: Entrepreneurial Finance

This webcourse examines the elements of entrepreneurial finance, focusing on technology-based start-up ventures, and the early stages of company development.

Small Business Administrations Free Online Courses

Links entrepreneurs to free training courses all over the web. Offerings span the board from business plan writing to marketing your venture to selling your business.

Stanford University's STVP Educator's Corner

Videos and podcasts and suggested reading lists on all segments of entrepreneurship. Tremendously helpful resource.