Examines the theoretical and practical identification, evaluation, and alternative strategies to establish a telecommunications venture in developed and developing countries. A semester-long project will develop and present a business plan to a potential investor. Class topics include cultural issues, partnerships, pricing, marketing, operations, financial structure, and risk. National approaches to licensing, pricing, spectrum, interconnection, and competition law are emphasized. Prereq., TLEN 5010. Prerequisites: Restricted to students with 87-180 credits (Senior) or gaduate students in the College of Engineering or Leeds School of Business only.