IRH 4ER3 - Entrepreneurship and Commercialization in Health and Rehabilitation

3 unit(s)

This course will focus on the development and application of strategic thinking, problem solving, and clinical understanding when it comes to entrepreneurship and commercialization in health and rehabilitation. Students will learn the business practices involved with both entrepreneurship and social entrepreneurship, as well as commercialization. Key topics that will be discussed include customer segments, intellectual property, and regulatory concepts, as well as cost structure, potential revenue streams, and marketing. They will learn how to bring an ‘idea’ to reality with an entrepreneurial and commercialization mindset, including building and leading a team.
Three hours
Prerequisite(s): Registration in Level IV of the Integrated Rehabilitation and Humanities program; IRH 4IR3