Agile Development: Lean Start-Up and Google Sprint (MNG260)

The course deepens the understanding of Agile business development. Practice the Lean startup cycle “Ideate-build-measure-learn”. Students will learn how to pivot and test business ideas and models in a short period of time. Students will learn the two most popular Agile approach to business development Lean Startup and Google Sprint. The Lean Startup is a new approach being adopted across the globe, changing the way companies are built and new products are launched. Students will familiarize themselves with the principles and step-by-step instructions and get comfortable iterating Lean Startup Canvas.

• To understand and to be able to develop Lean Startup Canvas for business idea.
• To understand Google Sprint methodology and build a workshop plan.
• 3 To be able to use one of those frameworks to solve an emerging problem in a short period of time during the Hackathon.
• To be able to understand what information is needed to support business development and being able to gather it.
• To be able to link human needs, possibilities of technology, and requirements for business success.