Academic Catalog

IS577 TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND LEAN STARTUPS

Course Code:	9010577
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	8.0
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Graduate
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Offered Semester:	Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

This course provides an overview of technology entrepreneurship and lean startups, by

presenting the fundamentals regarding technology venture formation and highlighting

lean startup approach which utilizes agile development for startup formation. Lean

startup approach incorporates iterative product releases with short development cycles,

while measuring progress by using valuable customer feedback. The course content

covers topics including types of markets and ventures, opportunity identification, vision,

competitive strategy, venture financing, risk and return, lean startups, business model

generation and customer development