Class/Date
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Topic
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1
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PART I - BACKGROUND TO INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Introduction to the course. What is International Entrepreneurship.
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2
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The Global Entrepreneur.
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3
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Factors in launching a global venture. Assessing global entrepreneurs.
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4
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Theoretical Perspectives: Michael Porter’s 5-Force Analysis. Resource Based Theory. Effectual vs. Causal Entrepreneurship. Internal/External Environment.
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5
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Factors Affecting the Global Landscape.
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6
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A Cultural Perspective: Hofstede’s Six cultural Dimensions. National vs. Ethnic vs. Regional Culture. Organizational Culture. Content and Context in Intercultural Communication.
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7
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PART II - FRAMEWORKS TO ANALYZE, IDENTIFY AND CAPTURE OPPORTUNITIES IN AN INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT.
Kuemmerle’s Dimensions of an Entrepreneurial Society. Navigating Shortcomings in a Country Context.
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8
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Place Surplus and Startup Ecosystems.
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9
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Place Surplus and Startup Ecosystems (continued).
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10
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The People, Opportunity, Context, Deal Model.
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11
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Creating, Capturing and Delivering Value: The Business Model Canvas.
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12
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SPEAKER - MELISSA RAUTENBERG, DIGITAL MARKETING
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13
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RECAP CASE: How Skype Derived “Place Surplus” Advantage in Estonia.
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14
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PART III - ACCESSING OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS BORDERS
Methods of Entry and Country Selection.
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15
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ELEVATOR PITCH WORKSHOP
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16
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Franchising Around the World.
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17
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SPEAKER
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18
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Blue Ocean Strategy.
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19
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PART III - RAISING CAPITAL FOR INTERNATIONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL FIRMS
Global Financing. The Venture Capital World. Crowdfunding.
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20
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SPEAKER
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21
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RECAP CASE: A Tale of Two Campaigns.
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22
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SPEAKER
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23
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PART IV - THE CHALLENGES OF DISRUPTION AND GROWTH
A Rapidly Changing World.
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24
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RECAP CASE: Fashion Forward in Dubai
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25
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The Ethics of Entrepreneurship
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26
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Group Project Status Report
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27
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Final Stretch: completing group projects and preparing for final exam.
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28
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Group Project Presentations
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TBD
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FINAL EXAM
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