15.974
Special Seminar in Management
Preliminary Venture Analysis and Personal Entrepreneurial Strategy
Russ Olive
Tue-Fri, Jan 9-12, 30-1, 10-11:30am, E56-270
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 55 participants.
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students.
Are you entrepreneurial and interested in strengthening your skills in business startups? In this course, you will develop your personal entrepreneurial career strategy and perform a preliminary venture analysis to determine if a business idea can be built into a high-potential business opportunity. This course is a solid starting point for entering the MIT $50K Entrepreneurship Competition in the Spring Semester or for registering for Course #15.390 New Enterprises, #15.399 Entrepreneurship Lab, or #15.968 Business Plans that Raise Money.
Contact: Surekha Vajjhala, E51-355, x3-3453, surekha@mit.edu
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15.975
Special Seminar in Management
The Nuts and Bolts of Business Plans
Joseph G. Hadzima, Jr.
Tue, Thu, Jan 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, 1, 06:30-08:30pm, 10-250
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 250 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students.
Explore the nuts and bolts of preparing a business plan, from the executive summary, through the full text and financials, to the PowerPoint presentation in front of potential investors. This series is recommended for people interested in starting up and/or improving a new business. Undergraduate and graduate students planning to enter the MIT $50K Entrepreneurship Competition in February should find the series particularly useful. Students taking the course for credit will submit either a 2-3 page executive summary for a business plan (which can be the one they plan to submit for the MIT $50K) or they may write a 3-5 page critique of a business plan to be provided. Speakers will include entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and other financing sources and experts. Readings are assigned from texts and excerpts from actual business plans of successful companies. Attendance at each session is required unless previously arranged.
January 18 session meets ar 7:00 pm with the MIT Enterprise Forum's Satellite Broadcast on venture valuation. See the MIT Enterprise Forum's Website for more details.
Contact: Surekha Vajjhala, x3-3453, surekha@mit.edu
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15.976
Special Seminars in Management
Starting and Building a Successful Technology-Based Company
Bill Aulet , Angelo Santinelli
Mon Jan 29 thru Fri Feb 2, 02-04:30pm, 34-101
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 100 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: H 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Open to undergraduates as well as graduate students.
First taught in 1981 by the MIT alumni of the MIT Enterprise Forum, this course addresses the issues faced by entrepreneurs who wish to transform their venture from an idea into a fast-growing company. In five class sessions, this course presents strategies for long-term growth and sustainable business development. Issues of general management, team formation and leadership, growth capital, business infrastructure and outside advisors will be covered in the context of a start-up company. Guest lecturers-successful entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and service providers-will discuss their experiences. Course work includes readings and a 10-page written assignment.
Contact: Surekha Vajjhala, E51-355, x3-3453, surekha@mit.edu
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15.996
Special Seminars in Management
Strategic Consulting Toolkit
Prof. Gerhard Schulmeyer , Maura Herson
Wed Jan 17, Thu Jan 18, Fri Jan 19, 09am-05:00pm, E51-315
Selection by departmental lottery. Do not pre-register on WebSIS.
Enter lottery by: 12-Dec-2000
Limited to 60 participants.
No listeners
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: G 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
The Strategic Consulting Toolkit focuses on the practical skills that students will need in the world of consulting-problem definition, analysis, and presentation skills-through the use of case studies and interactive sessions in a team-based environment over three days. A number of leading management consultants will contribute to the workshop, creating an exciting and challenging learning environment. Students must attend all sessions, and participate in all exercises to receive a passing grade.
Restricted to juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Enrollment by students from other departments is welcome but will be limited to 25% of total enrollment. Among Sloan Students, SMAC Track members will be given first priority. All students who wish to participate should send e-ail to jgallo@mit.edu by December 12, 2000, indicating: (1) MIT department, (2) whether you are a junior, senior, or graduate student. Sloan MBA students should also indicate whether or not they are members of the SMAC Track. Those accepted will be notified by December 20, 2000.
Contact: John Gallo, 617/2908797, jgallo@mit.edu
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15.997
Special Seminars in Management
Special Seminar in Leadership
John Carroll , Hiep Nguyen, Tom Greenwood, Micah Samuels
Mon Jan 29, Tue Jan 30, Wed Jan 31, 09:30am-03:30pm, E51-372
Pre-register on WebSIS and attend first class.
Limited to 30 participants.
Listeners allowed, space permitting
Prereq: Permission of instructor
Level: G 3 units Graded P/D/F
Opportunity for group study by graduate students on current topics related to management not otherwise included in curriculum.
Opportunity to all MIT undergraduates interested in learning about Leadership. Have you ever been inspired by a great leader and wish to be one? Are leaders born or developed? Can you be a leader anywhere? How does the US Military develop such strong leaders? This seminar will explore these questions in an interactive three-day course that uses lectures, movies, case studies, personal assessments, and discussions. Learn to see yourself as a leader and to continuously improve your leadership skills. Seminar leaders include military and business leaders, professors from the MIT Sloan School of Management, and MIT graduate students in the Leaders For Manufacturing Program. Participants will be eligible for a tour of the US Navy submarine base in New London, CT. Co-Sponsored by Sloan and ROTC.
Preference will be given to Undergraduate Students.
Contact: John Carroll, E52-563, x3-2617, jcarroll@mit.edu
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