Delivered at:: School of World Economy

Course type:: Elective course

When:: 4 year, 1, 2 module

Instructor

Seniuk, Ninel

Full Syllabus

Abstract

There are three main goals of this course. First, the class will provide a survey of the recent literature on startups and the origins, dynamics, and problems of their development and venture capital investment in different countries. Second, each student will choose one country and explore its startup system and prospects for the development and cooperation with other countries in depth, both learning the details of their specific relations: between the state and startup, and learning how to apply the analytical framework of startup analysis you learn in this course to a particular country startup development of your choosing. Students will also learn broadly about other aspects of startup development and venture capital investment through readings in the syllabus. The course will draw attention to the national characteristics of startup development and venture investment, as well as prospects for further development and cooperation in this sphere. Third, students will learn critical thinking and writing skills, which will be developed through the essay and weekly assignments.

Learning Objectives

Understanding the recent literature on startups and the origins, dynamics, and problems of their development and venture capital investment in different countries
Gaining knowledge about startup systems and prospects for the development and cooperation with other countries in depth, both learning the details of their specific relations
Students know about national characteristics of startup development and venture investment, as well as prospects for further development and cooperation in this sphere
Improving critical thinking and writing skills, which will be developed through the essay and weekly assignments

Expected Learning Outcomes

Implement the key features of venture investment to develop and analyze startup development strategies
Able to present relevant arguments and supporting details to explain personal view on the topic
Able to study sources and solve professional problems related to startup development and venture capital investment

Course Contents

SECTION A: STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. CLASS 1
SECTION A: STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. CLASS 2.
SECTION A: STARTUP DEVELOPMENT. CLASS 3
SECTION B: VENTURE CAPITAL INVESTMENT. CLASS 4.
SECTION C: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES. CLASS 5
SECTION C: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES. CLASS 6.
SECTION C: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES. CLASS 7
SECTION C: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES. CLASS 8.
SECTION C: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES. CLASS 9.
SECTION C: INTERNATIONAL PRACTICES. CLASS 10.

Assessment Elements

Case Study (Exam)
To help you apply some of the material you read into practice, you will focus on one country and will apply the information learned in class to this country's startup development, the nature of the national startup system, and the most recent economic policy strategies, the role of choosing country and their startup system in the World. You are entirely responsible for selecting and researching this particular case. Your paper will be 12-15 pages (double-spaced, 12-point font).
Presentation
In-class Quizzes
Essay

Interim Assessment

2023/2024 2nd module
0.35 * Case Study (Exam) + 0.25 * Essay + 0.2 * In-class Quizzes + 0.2 * Presentation

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

Breznitz, D., Forman, C., & Wen, W. (2018). The Role of Venture Capital in the Formation of a New Technological Ecosystem: Evidence from the Cloud. MIS Quarterly, 42(4), 1143–1169. https://doi.org/10.25300/MISQ/2018/13577

Recommended Additional Bibliography

Green, M. B. (2012). Venture Capital : International Comparions. Hoboken: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=506715

Bachelor’s Programme 'International Relations'

International Practices of Startups and Venture Investment