Course Description 15.369 Strategies for Technology and New Business Development Focus on strategic and organizational issues in development of new technologies and new business areas for existing firms. Linkages between internal and external sources of technology in major new business development. Examination of internal ventures, alliances, joint ventures, acquisitions, corporate venture capital investments, and contract product development as alternative approaches. Initial overview of issues faced in developing technology strategies and plans.
Outside speakers supplement faculty lectures.
Small group projects leading to preparation of ambitious term reports.