Special Topics (395-0-4)

Topic

Corporate Innovation

Instructors

Sailesh Chutani

Todd Warren

Meeting Info

Ford ITW Auditorium 1350: Mon, Wed 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)

Harvard Business Review Case Pack ( approx $20)

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: During pre-registration week enrollment in this class is restricted to only Entrepreneurship Minors. Other students may register during the regular registration period.