Data Science Meets Entrepreneurship: Edinburgh's New Online Course

Having taught masters students in "The Entrepreneurial Challenge" at the University of Edinburgh Business School , I've watched many early career and aspiring technology consultants and software professionals transform their expertise into successful businesses. Agnessa Spanellis 's online course "Innovation-driven Entrepreneurship" builds on this foundation, with added focus on data science and tech ventures.

The eight-week, ten-credit master-level course costs just ￡1,065 -- even for participants outside the UK.

Building on Strong Foundations

The principles that worked for our on-campus students transfer perfectly to technology consulting and software development. In my years of teaching entrepreneurship, I've seen how systematic opportunity evaluation and strong technical skills create standout businesses. The new online course brings these proven methods to professionals who want to create data-driven ventures.

Core Learning Experience

Students in our previous campus course learned to spot opportunities and build viable business models. This practical knowledge now combines with data science applications. IT consultants will find particular value in proven frameworks for turning technical capability into business value. Software developers can learn to package their solutions into marketable products.

Industry Applications

Technology consultants often see business opportunities their clients miss. Market researchers spot trends before others. This course teaches you to turn these insights into ventures. Working with Edinburgh Innovations, students can connect their technical expertise to real market needs.

Professional Development Path

The program serves technology professionals ready to create their own ventures. Telecommunications experts might develop new service models. Business consultants can learn to build scalable, data-backed offerings. Software developers gain tools to commercialize their solutions.

Edinburgh's Approach

The University of Edinburgh Business School brings decades of entrepreneurship training to the technology sector. Our graduates lead innovative companies across IT services, software development, and business consulting. This new program adds specialized content for data-driven business creation.

Starting Your Business Journey

Classes begin January 13 2024. You'll graduate with concrete plans for your technology venture, supported by Edinburgh's established methods and new insights into data-driven business creation. Find out more at: https://www.business-school.ed.ac.uk/executive-education/innovation-driven-entrepreneurship-data-science-technology-and-innovation

Duncan Chapple is a business associate in the entrepreneurship and innovation group at the University of Edinburgh Business School and previously taught on The Entrepreneurial Challenge course. As a consultant at SageCircle, he advises technology companies on using industry analyst insights to support business development and growth strategies.