Special Topics (395-0-4)
Topic
Corporate Innovation
Instructors
Sailesh Chutani
Todd Warren
Meeting Info
Ford ITW Auditorium 1350: Tues, Thurs 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
This course explores ongoing industry transformations driven by external factors, business model shifts, and technological innovation. Students will analyze the diverse drivers of corporate innovation, create strategic models for firm scalability, deconstruct business models for innovation opportunities, contextualize growth imperatives within market dynamics, regulatory shifts, and global challenges, and understand the impact of corporate culture. Additionally, they will delve into corporate venture capital, internal incubation processes, M&A decisions, and gain the tools to champion change within organizations. The course will also feature guest speakers from the industry.
Registration Requirements
None
Class Materials (Required)
Bracken Darrell's turnaround and growth strategy at Logitech (Case Study Approx $5)
Other Required materials will be available on Canvas/google drive or on library reserve. Students may choose to purchase supporting books; but not required.