Approved by: Undergraduate Course and Curriculum Committee
Implementation Date: Fall 2017
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ENTR 2101 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Credit Hours: (3)
Examines the foundations of entrepreneurial thinking from an interdisciplinary perspective. Students gain an overview of how successful entrepreneurs learn about the marketplace, conduct financial/ accounting analyses, and utilize management skills to develop entrepreneurial opportunities in a variety of disciplines including psychology, sociology, humanities, technology, engineering, and healthcare. Principles will be drawn from historical analysis, business, design, engineering, and technology. This course will involve guest speakers and could possibly be team taught (across different sections).
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
ENTR 2102 - Opportunities, Products, and Project Management
Credit Hours: (3)
An introduction to the first stage of creating an entrepreneurial venture: generating and evaluating ideas in a competitive environment; product development, design, and management; and the project management skills needed to keep the disparate venture activities progressing on schedule. Emphasis is on real case studies and local entrepreneurs’ experiences.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 2101 with grade of C or above.
ENTR 3101 - Managing the Start-Up
Credit Hours: (3)
An introduction to financial, legal, and technological concepts for entrepreneurs. Emphasis is on case studies and experience drawn from entrepreneurs, leveraging local entrepreneurs to the extent possible. Topics to be covered include planning for financial feasibility, measuring profitability, forecasting cash flows, monitoring ongoing financial performance, technology and infrastructure requirements, the alternative legal forms of business, and the importance of contracts.
Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2102 with grade of C or above.
ENTR 3102 - Managing Growth
Credit Hours: (3)
Addresses the business resources and techniques that will face the entrepreneurial business as it begins operations and moves into the successful growth phase. Topics include: networking and managing professional services, logistics and operations, marketing communications and distribution, and organizational design and management.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 3101 with grade of C or above.
ENTR 4101 - Business Planning
Credit Hours: (3)
The capstone course designed as an experiential learning opportunity for prospective entrepreneurs pursuing a Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship. Involves the application of entrepreneurship skills and knowledge through either working closely with the startup of a new venture to aid in the development of a business plan.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 3102 with grade of C or above.
ENTR 4102 - Entrepreneurship Internship
Credit Hours: (3)
The Entrepreneurship internship provides a meaningful work experience. The internship requires 150 hours of supervised employment. Internship proposals can be initiated by the student or by the company. Students should consult the Director of the Entrepreneurship Program well in advance of registration to discuss suitability and availability of positions. Proposal forms must be completed and approved prior to registration. Cannot be repeated for credit or taken for credit at the same time or following any other internship for credit.
Prerequisite(s): ENTR 3102 with grade of C or above.