University of Minnesota
Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup Specialization

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University of Minnesota

Information Technology Entrepreneurship & Startup Specialization

Master IT-based Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Systematically Ideate and Launch Innovative IT-based Startups

Soumya Sen

Instructor: Soumya Sen

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • How to brainstorm a new product idea with startup teams.

    How to conduct a market analysis, customer discovery interviews, market sizing, and more.

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June 2025

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Business Strategies
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Emerging Technologies
Category: Innovation
Category: Information Technology
Category: Team Building
Category: New Business Development
Category: Legal Risk
Category: Technology Strategies
The Ideation Process

The Ideation Process

Course 212 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Design Thinking
Category: Process Mapping
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Ideation
Category: Product Development
Category: Prioritization
Category: User Feedback
Category: Business Analysis
Category: Prototyping
Category: Brainstorming
Category: Product Design
Category: User Research
Category: New Product Development
Category: Technology Solutions
Category: Innovation
Market Analysis

Market Analysis

Course 311 hours

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Strategic Partnership
Category: Customer Acquisition Management
Category: Competitive Analysis
Category: Market Analysis
Category: Persona Development
Category: Market Research
Category: Value Propositions
Category: Business Modeling
Category: Product Lifecycle Management
Category: Business Strategy
Category: Product Requirements
Category: Market Opportunities
Category: Go To Market Strategy
Category: Target Market
Category: Product Management

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Business Modeling
Category: Customer Acquisition Management
Category: Fundraising
Category: Business Metrics
Category: Presentations
Category: Product Strategy
Category: Market Analysis
Category: Cost Accounting
Category: Product Development
Category: Price Negotiation
Category: Growth Strategies
Category: Entrepreneurship
Category: Business Planning
Category: Financial Modeling
Category: Value Propositions
Category: New Product Development
Category: Business Strategies

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Soumya Sen
University of Minnesota
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