Identifying Data 2023/24
Subject (*) Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biocompanies Code 610475506
Study programme
Mestrado Universitario en Biotecnoloxía Avanzada
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Official Master's Degree 2nd four-month period
First Obligatory 4.5
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Departamento profesorado máster
Empresa
Coordinador
Teijeiro Álvarez, Mercedes
E-mail
mercedes.teijeiro@udc.es
Lecturers
Teijeiro Álvarez, Mercedes
E-mail
mercedes.teijeiro@udc.es
Web
General description En contornas cada vez máis globalizados e competitivos a figura do emprendedor adquire un papel protagonista no contexto económico e social dunha comunidade, en especial, a
creación de empresas de alto valor engadido baseadas no desenvolvemento
de avances científicos e tecnolóxicos en sectores estratéxicos como
elemento dinamizador do crecemento. Esta materia encádrase no Máster en Biotecnoloxía Avanzada. As achegas principais da materia son: comprender a importancia da cultura emprendedora, aprender a emprender un negocio e analizar o contexto, así como avaliar as oportunidades e riscos das accións emprendedoras.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A12 Coñecer e saber aplicar os sistemas de control de calidade vixente.
A13 Saber xestionar e traballar con garantías en calquera laboratorio biotecnolóxico do ámbito público ou privado.
A14 Ter unha visión integrada dos procesos de I+D+i desde o descubrimento de novos coñecementos básicos ata o desenvolvemento de aplicacións concretas deste coñecemento e a introdución no mercado de novos produtos biotecnolóxicos.
A15 Saber deseñar unha investigación prospectiva de mercado para un produto biotecnolóxico.
A16 Coñecer e analizar os aspectos financeiros que se están expansionando no mercado biotecnolóxico.
A17 Saber buscar e obter información das principais bases de datos sobre patentes e elaborar a memoria de solicitude dunha patente dun proceso biotecnolóxico.
A38 Xerar e desenvolver ideas, converténdoas en algo novo para conseguir solucións concretas que transformen a vida e o seu entorno, e que se materialicen na posta en marcha dunha empresa.
A39 Innovar constantemente, avaliando beneficios e riscos e aportando novas ideas e formas de facer as cousas.
B1 Capacidade de análise e síntese (localización de problemas e identificación das causas e a súa tipoloxía).
B2 Capacidade de organización e planificación de todos os recursos (humanos, materiais, información e infraestruturas).
B3 Capacidade de xestión da información (con apoio de tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións).
B4 Capacidade de planificación e elaboración de estudos técnicos en biotecnoloxía microbiana, vexetal e animal.
B5 Capacidade de identificar problemas, buscar solucións e aplicalas nun contexto biotecnolóxico profesional ou de investigación.
B6 Capacidade de comunicación oral e escrita dos plans e decisións tomadas.
B7 Capacidade para formular xuízos sobre a problemática ética e social, actual e futura, que propón a Biotecnoloxía.
B8 Capacidade de comunicación eficazmente coa comunidade científica, profesional e académica, así como con outros sectores e medios de comunicación.
B9 Capacidade de Traballo en equipo multidepartamental dentro da empresa.
B10 Capacidade de Traballo nun contexto de sostibilidade, caracterizado por: sensibilidade polo medio ambiente e polos diferentes organismos que o integran así como concienciación polo desenvolvemento sostible.
B11 Racionamento crítico e respecto profundo pola ética e a integridade intelectual.
B12 Adaptación a novas situacións legais, ou novidades tecnolóxicas así como a excepcionalidades asociadas a situacións de urxencia.
B13 Aprendizaxe autónoma.
B14 Liderazgo e capacidade de coordinación.
B15 Sensibilización cara á calidade, o respecto medioambiental e o consumo responsable de recursos e a recuperación de residuos.
C3 Using ICT in working contexts and lifelong learning.
C4 Acting as a respectful citizen according to democratic cultures and human rights and with a gender perspective.
C5 Understanding the importance of entrepreneurial culture and the useful means for enterprising people.
C6 Acquiring skills for healthy lifestyles, and healthy habits and routines.
C7 Developing the ability to work in interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams in order to offer proposals that can contribute to a sustainable environmental, economic, political and social development.
C8 Valuing the importance of research, innovation and technological development for the socioeconomic and cultural progress of society.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Organize and manage biotechnology companies AC13
AC14
AC16
AC39
BC1
BC2
BC5
BC6
BC9
BC12
BC14
BC15
CC5
CC6
Identify the different phases of the process of creating new biological products of commercial and biotechnological interest AC14
AC15
AC17
BC1
BC4
CC5
Use the basic tools necessary to generate new business ideas based on knowledge of the procedures, aid and incentives for the launch of a new biotechnological product AC15
AC16
AC17
AC38
AC39
BC3
BC5
BC12
BC13
CC3
CC7
Design the business model of a company and analyze its potential within the biotechnological sector on a national and international scale AC12
AC14
AC15
AC16
AC17
AC39
BC1
BC2
BC3
BC4
BC5
BC6
BC8
BC9
BC10
BC12
BC13
CC3
CC4
CC7
CC8
Recognize the processes associated with the transfer of research, development and innovation AC14
AC15
AC17
BC11
BC12
CC3
CC8
Assume the value of entrepreneurial culture and its impact on society AC12
AC14
AC38
AC39
BC5
CC3
CC4
CC7
Develop basic strategies for self-employment and entrepreneurship based on innovation AC14
AC16
AC17
AC38
AC39
BC4
BC5
BC7
BC8
BC11
BC12
BC13
BC14
BC15
CC3
CC7

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introduction to Entrepreneurship in Biotechnology
importance of biotechnological entrepreneurship in the social and economic advances of a society
Situation of the EU and Spain
Types of entrepreneurship according to purpose and level of innovation
Innovation Innovation
R&D bases. global vision of R&D programs. European projects.
A Technology transfer
Valorization of transferable knowledge and its protection
Phases of entrepreneurship in biotechnology Life cycle of a biotech company
Stages of biotechnological entrepreneurship.
Innovation and transferable knowledge.
Organization and management of a biotech company Components of a business model and examples
Analysis of the environment and feasibility studies
Structure and development of a business plan
Canvas Model
HR management in the company HR management
Leadership and efficient work teams
Efficient communication
Conflict resolution

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A12 A16 A38 A39 B4 B8 B9 B11 B12 C5 C6 C8 10 10 20
Workshop A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A38 A39 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 C3 C4 C7 16 24.5 40.5
Introductory activities A17 A38 A39 B2 B3 B6 B9 B10 B13 B14 B15 C3 C5 C7 C8 3 10 13
Student portfolio B2 B3 B6 B9 B14 1 0 1
Supervised projects A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A38 A39 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 C3 C4 C7 2 36 38
 
Personalized attention 0 0 0
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Oral presentation (using audiovisual material and student interaction) designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning. Presentations of this type are variously referred to as ‘expository method’, ‘guest lectures’ or ‘keynote speeches’. (The term ‘keynote’ refers only to a type of speech delivered on special occasions, for which the lecture sets the tone or establishes the underlying theme; it is characterised by its distinctive content, structure and purpose, and relies almost exclusively on the spoken word to communicate its ideas.)
Workshop Training modality oriented to the application of learning in which various methodologies/tests can be combined (exhibitions, simulations, debates, problem solving, guided practices, etc.) through which students develop eminently practical tasks on a specific topic, with the support and supervision of teachers.
Introductory activities Initial activities in the teaching-learning process (interest in the subject, people who already have an idea of ??starting a business, group formation, searches for possible business ideas, etc.)
Student portfolio It is a folder or computer file by sections, duly identified that contains the records of the different learning activities carried out by the student (includes all the activities that the student has carried out and the results thereof and their self-evaluation, as well as the evaluation of the members of your group).
Supervised projects The students in a group, independently prepare a document on the creation of an innovative company or project in order to demonstrate that they have acquired the skills inherent to entrepreneurship.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Description
All doubts will be answered during the tutoring schedule via Teams

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Student portfolio B2 B3 B6 B9 B14 Test that includes the self-assessment of teamwork, which is used to
evaluate the work done by each member.
A rubric is used to assess its contents, which is
available to students from the beginning of the subject.
The qualification is individual and weighs the one obtained in the memory.
20
Supervised projects A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A38 A39 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B9 B10 B11 B12 B13 B14 B15 C3 C4 C7 Preparation and presentation of a business plan where all the contents covered in the module are reflected. The note will take into account the contents of the work as well as its exposure. 80
 
Assessment comments

1. The delivery of documentary work carried out in this subject:

   a. It will be requested in virtual format and/or computer support

   b. It will be done through Moodle, in digital format without the need to print them

2. The presentation and defense of the business project is obligatory. To pass the subject it will be essential to obtain at least 4 point in the memory and in the presentation of the work. It is mandatory that a report be delivered both on the first and on the second opportunity and a presentation of the business project is made.

3. The students who do not pass the subject but have obtained more than a 5 in the report or presentation, will keep the qualification of the passed part for the second opportunity. However, you must submit/defend a new report or presentation (depending on which one is suspended) in the second call individually.

4. Exceptionally, there is the possibility of a single global evaluation.

5. Honors will be awarded to those students who, passing a 9, achieve the highest qualification in the first opportunity at each of the universities.

The evaluation dates and times are published in the academic calendar published on the master's webs


Sources of information
Basic Ferrante, L. (2012). Aprenda de la mafia para alcanzar el éxito en su empresa. Random House Mondadori
Hormiga, E., Batista, R. y Sánchez, A. (2008). El capital intelectual en las empresas de nueva creación: influencia de los activos intangibles en el éxito empresarial. Fundación FYDE
Trías, F. (2007). El libro negro del emprendedor. Urano S.A.
Rovira, A. y Miralles, F. (2011). El mapa del tesoro. Grijalbo
de la Huerta, P. (2021). Emprender en biotecnología. LID
Pascual, J. (2021). Innovationa and collaboration in the digital era. Business&Economics
Rovira, A. y Trías, F. (2004). La buena suerte. Urano S.A.

Complementary


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Industrial Biotechnology /610475105
Biotecnological Processes and Products/610475106

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Biotechnological company audit/610475202
Legal and ethical aspects in Biotechnology/610475203

Other comments

The delivery of the documentary work carried out in this subject: 

a. It will be requested in virtual format and/or computer support. 

b. It will be done through Moodle, in digital format without the need to print them out. 

c. The importance of ethical principles related to sustainability values in personal and professional behaviour must be taken into account. 

d. Work will be done to identify and modify gender biases and attitudes and influence the environment to change them and promote values of respect and equality. 

e. The full integration of students who, for physical, sensory, mental or socio-cultural reasons, experience difficulties in gaining adequate, equal and beneficial access to university life will be facilitated.

The coordinators of this course are:

UDC: Profesora Mercedes Teijeiro 
UVigo: Profesor Pedro P Gallego


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.