Course Title：Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This course is a skills-rich approach to learning innovation and entrepreneurship that can be applied to any high-growth enterprise or organization within the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Students will develop an understanding of the nature of entrepreneurship and its connection to the culture and economy of the UAE and how innovation drives entrepreneurship. The course is composed of three modules: Module 1: Design Thinking; Module 2: Entrepreneurship; and Module 3: Growth and Leadership. The course encourages creativity, civic responsibility, team work, ethical decision-making, and critical thinking skills, leading to students becoming prepared to take their places as members of an entrepreneurial oriented workforce. The course culminates in generating entrepreneurial concepts related to students’ own professional development.