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| ENTR 101 The World of Entrepreneurship |
2.00 credits |
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An introduction and overview of the world of entrepreneurship including an introduction to economics, the role of society and government, legal and ethical issues, fundamentals of entrepreneurship, creating and managing new ventures in the commercial or non-profit sectors, and the various functional areas of business. Students prepare a business plan as part of the requirements. Fall |
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| ENTR 201 Seminar in Entrepreneurship |
1.00 credit |
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A seminar in entrepreneurship that builds on concepts presented in ENTR 101 and examines the theoretical and empirical foundations of creating new ventures. Fall |
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ENTR 101 Minimum Grade: D |
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| ENTR 481 Entrepreneurial Leadership |
3.00 credits |
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A capstone course that examines the personal characteristics of the successful entrepreneur and the fundamentals of ethical leadership. The course emphasizes the critical need for entrepreneurs to understand and contribute to the common good. Spring. Senior Standing. |
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| ENTR 490A New Venture Creation |
1.00 credit |
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This segment of the course focuses on marketing research and planning. Topics include: idea generation, estimation of demand, segmentation analysis, competitor analysis, using secondary and primary data in marketing research, and marketing strategies for new ventures. Fall |
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ENTR 201 Minimum Grade: D |
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| ENTR 490B New Venture Creation |
1.00 credit |
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This segment of the course focuses on financial analysis and management of new ventures. Topics include: capital budgeting, time value of money, net present and future value, cash flow, risk/return, valuation, and approaches to financing new ventures. Fall |
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ENTR 490A Minimum Grade: D |
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| ENTR 490C New Venture Creation |
1.00 credit |
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This segment of the course focuses on computer modeling tools for business. Topics include: spreadsheet modeling of business and operations planning, pro forma analysis, cash flow analysis, and project management. Spring |
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ENTR 490B Minimum Grade: D |
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| ENTR 490D New Venture Creation |
3.00 credits |
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This course integrates material from ENTR 490A, B, and C, and includes the following topics: the commercialization process, industry analysis, entrepreneurial strategy, creating and sustaining a competitive advantage, and attracting and maintaining an effective leadership team. Summer Session I |
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ENTR 490C Minimum Grade: D |
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| ENTR 491 Creating New Ventures |
3.00 credits |
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This course covers the fundamentals of creating and growing new commercial or social enterprises. Course content provides an overview of the world of entrepreneurship including an introduction to economics, the role of society and government, legal and ethical issues, creating and managing new ventures, and the various functional areas of business. Students are required to complete a business plan for a commercial or nonprofit organization as part of the course requirements. Junior standing required; any major in the university can enroll (for students not enrolled in the Hogan Program). |
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| ENTR 493 Social Entrepreneurship |
3.00 credits |
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This course will introduce the student to the concepts, practices, and challenges of social entrepreneurship in the U.S. and around the world. It is structured as a survey course providing a broad overview of the multiple dimensions of social entrepreneurship as an emerging theoretical discipline as well as providing a variety of examples of social entrepreneurship and social enterprises. |
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| ENTR 494A Incubation Project |
2.00 credits |
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An applied incubator experience in which students apply entrepreneurial concepts and analytical tools to the creation of an actual new commercial or social venture. Students can develop their own project or work on projects for local incubators or entrepreneurs. The end result of this project is to produce a fundable business plan. Fall. Senior Standing. |
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| ENTR 494B Incubation Project |
3.00 credits |
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An applied incubator experience in which students apply entrepreneurial concepts and analytical tools to the creation of an actual new commercial or social venture. Students can develop their own project or work on projects for local incubators or entrepreneurs. The end result of this project is to produce a fundable business plan. Spring. Senior Standing. |
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| ENTR 495 New Venture Lab |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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This experiential course provides hands-on experience in developing ideas for new commercial and/or social enterprises. Students work on teams to develop their own or other entrepreneurs' ideas. Projects typically include feasibility analysis, market research, and business planning. Students receive one credit for each 60 hours worked in the New Venture Lab. Course requirements include keeping a journal, completing assigned project tasks, and submitting a final report detailing learning outcomes. Open to any major at the university (for Hogan Program students and those not in the Hogan Program). |
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ENTR 101 Minimum Grade: D
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| ENTR 497 Internship |
.00 - 3.00 credits |
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An approved internship is required for completion of the Concentration in Entrepreneurial Leadership. The ideal internship allows the student to apply concepts and analytical tools from the curriculum. Approved internships consist of a minimum work requirement of 180 hours and completion of a written report summarizing the learning experience.
Junior Standing. |
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