GGEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is a Stanford-informed approach to learning innovation and entrepreneurship that cEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 2026 – UAEU
GEIE222 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is a Stanford-informed approach to learning innovation and entrepreneurship that can be applied to any high-growth enterprise or other organization in the UAE.
The class is composed of three modules:
Module 1: Design Thinking;
Module 2: Entrepreneurship and
Module 3: Growth and Leadership.
Throughout the course, students will develop creativity and entrepreneurship mindsets, teamwork, taking responsibility, ethical decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
COURSE BENEFITS
This course is a combination of Innovation and Entrepreneurship skills. The course culminates in a holistic learning experience where students, at an early stage, will acquire innovative and entrepreneurship mindsets and skills and apply them in their academic and professional life. In addition, the course provides opportunities for a diverse learning environment with students from multiple disciplines.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
After the completion of the course, students will:
1) Articulate the difference between design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship, and possess a shared vocabulary for the process elements of each
2) Differentiate between an idea and a viable opportunity
3) Connect design thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship to their own career development and paths
4) Recognize the importance of the ethical level of entrepreneurs and product innovation on the individual and society.
COURSE PREREQUISITES: GEIE222 has no prerequisites
| Assessment Methods (Activity) | Weight % | Due Date |
|---|---|---|
| Class participation (attendance, punctuality, engagement) | 5 | Throughout |
| Homework | 5 | Throughout |
| Project – 1 | 20 | Mid Semester |
| Project – 2 | 20 | End of Semester |
| Midterm exam | 15 | Mid Semester |
| Final exam | 35 | End of Semester |
| Total | 100 |
COURSE OUTLINE
| Topic | CLOs | Activities/Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| MODULE I: INNOVATION – Introduction to Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (D1, D2) | 1 | Acquaintance with syllabus, grading, expectations, class discussion |
| Fundamentals of Innovation | 1,3 | Study questions, readings, videos, class discussion, pair activity |
| Innovation Mindset | 1,2 | Study questions, readings, videos, discussion, group activity |
| Design Thinking Process Steps 1,2 | 1,3 | Study questions, readings, videos, discussion, Project I introduction |
| Design Thinking Process Steps 2,3 | 1,3 | Study materials, discussion, assignment, project progress feedback |
| Design Thinking Process Step 4 | 1,2,3 | Study materials, discussion, assignment |
| Project I Presentations | 1,2,3 | Demo videos, final presentations |
| MODULE II: ENTREPRENEURSHIP | 1,2,4 | Readings, videos, interactive lecture, project connection |
| How Entrepreneurs Identify Ideas | 2,4 | Readings, videos, study questions |
| Lean Startup Methods | 1,4 | Readings, videos, Project II introduction |
| Lean Startup Methods II | 1,4 | Readings, videos |
| Go-To-Market Methods | 1,2,3 | Readings, videos, project progress |
| Sources of Capital for Entrepreneurs | 1,2,3 | Readings, videos, Individual report |
| UAE Startups Ecosystem | 1,3,4 | Readings, lecture, project progress |
| MODULE III: GROWTH | 1,2,3,4 | Readings, pitching techniques, assessment, peer review |
| Final Exam Review | – | Comprehensive final exam |