QISC 565 - The Business of Quantum Technologies, Research and Policies

(3 semester hours)
Prerequisites: QISC 530
Description: This course surveys the historic and present-day business, governmental and academic landscape of quantum technologies and the associated ecosystem of the industry. An in-depth analysis of the quantum ecosystem (industrial, governmental, and academic) will be conducted leading to formation of individualistic projections of the industry, including a survey of opportunities and pitfalls for players in the ecosystem. Moreover, the student will be guided in developing a personalized document consisting of a meaningful business plan or research proposal that describes their projected entry into the quantum technology ecosystem; this proposal will be enhanced by the student creating a video presentation to accompany their document.