Entrepreneurship

Course Description

Entrepreneurship is the study of new venture creation and management and it could occur in a myriad of ways depending on the interactions of entrepreneurs and opportunities. This course provides an overview of issues of creating a business, ranging from opportunity recognition and evaluation to resource acquisitions and management. It is designed to appeal to individuals with strong desires to become entrepreneurs, to join start up companies, or to work in the venture capital industry. The course objectives are threefold: 1) to develop a scientific understanding of entrepreneurship, and the empirical evidence in support of theories; 2) to transform this scientific understanding to practice; and 3) to provide firsthand experience with dealing with uncertainty and managing the start-up process. 3 credits Prerequisite: ACCT and BUS majors, Engineering majors or Communication and Innovation minors; U3 or higher Standing Note: Co-requisite for engineering majors: Enrollment in relevant senior design course

Code

BUS 353

Credits

3

Subject

BUS

Programs That Include This Course

• Bachelor's Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
• Minor Minor in Communication and Innovation