Medical Valuation Laboratory Student

1. Learn from experienced industry professionals
2. Examining real medical innovations provides real-world experiential learning opportunity
3. Networking opportunities with experts, alumni, inventors and more.
4. Students from ten colleges at UMN work on cross-functional teams and gain knowledge from each other

MILI 6995 - Fall/Spring Semesters - 2-credits

In three project cycles over the course of a semester, the student teams and instructors tease out the intricacies of each innovation. 

Each technology is studied not only by that project’s team, but by other Valuation Lab students, this means each student gains familiarity and experience with up to 15 innovative medical technologies. After weeks of intellectual inquiry, the students prepare a mock client presentation for faculty critique, and as the project closes they give final recommendations to their inventors.

MILI 6997 - January - 4 Credits

In the Bay Area Lab, teams of students complete one rapid production market analysis of promising medical technologies and services to determine potential for success in a global market.

Course project work exposes students to Bay Area innovations, venture firms and inventors. The program is a mix of class sessions, site visits and group work.

IBUS 6997 - Spring & Summer - 4 credits

A strong demand for valuation of new medical technologies continues to grow not only in the U.S. but also throughout the globe. This course is offered by the Carlson Global Institute in both Stockholm Sweden as well as with the University of Cambridge, Cambridge UK. Students participating in this class gain resume quality experience working on a live project, increase their knowledge of the business environment in Europe, and develop life-long friendships with fellow students.