Computer Science 420 - Software Entrepreneurship
Spring
2026
01AA
F 10:10AM 11:00AM
UMass Amherst
76960
Marston Hall room 132
This course is geared towards students interested in developing software that moves from early stage proof-of-concept ideas towards marketable products with societal benefit. The course leverages the expertise of the Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) of the Ventures @ CICS initiative at CICS. The course is grounded in Challenge Based Learning (CBL), an active, student-directed instructional framework that was developed by Apple Inc. and educators. This course counts as a Elective for the CS and INFORM Majors.
Open to juniors and seniors in Computer Science or Informatics. COMPSCI 320 or 326 w/ C
Multiple required components--lab and/or discussion section. To register, submit requests for all components simultaneously.