Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 6419/2017, de 24-07-2017
7 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 20,0 T + 20,0 TP , Cód. 92997.
Lecturer
            - Jorge Manuel Marques Simões (1)(2)
- Sílvio Manuel Valente da Silva  (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          Not applicable.
Objectives
          - Describe the process of detecting and analyzing business opportunities;
- Define criteria for assessing the potential of a new business and the resources needed to develop and implement it;
- Prepare the necessary financial analysis tools.
Program
          1. Entrepreneurship concepts 
2. Entrepreneurial Process 
3. Methodologies for the choice of the project 
4. Developing a business plan 
5. Project financing 
6. Creating your company 
7. Success/business failure
Evaluation Methodology
          The module is based on theoretical-practical sessions focused on the discussion of core subject matters, case study analysis as presentation and discussion of students projects. Master's students with a grade lower than 10 in the continuous assessment are admitted to exam, written test, in the period indicated in the school calendar.
Bibliography
          -   Ries, E. (2011). The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses. New York:  Crown Books.
- Ferreira, M.  e Santos, J.  e Serra, F. (2008). Ser Empreendedor ? Pensar Criar e Moldar a Nova Empresa. Lisboa:  Edições Sílabo
- Snell, S.  e Bateman, T. (2007). Management - Hill Leading & Collaborating in a Competitive World. Columbus:  McGraw-Hill International Edition
Teaching Method
          Students must submit an Opportunity Plan including a diagnosis of the technological and market viability of the business idea and the resources needed to put it into practice - Business Plan.  
Software used in class
          Not applicable.

















