Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition II

Catalog description

Entrepreneurship through Acquisition (ETA) is the path to becoming an entrepreneur by buying and growing an established small business. Most ETA strategies incorporate the support of investors and advisors who provide capital and experience to help and mentor an ETA entrepreneur on their journey to find, acquire, and lead a small business. As part of the ETA curriculum, this course focuses on 1) defining the different types of ETA with a particular emphasis on search funds, 2) exploring the most common industries targeted by ETA entrepreneurs, including healthcare and software, and 3) the post-acquisition experience of leading a small business. The course draws on the direct experience of class guests and relatable case studies. In particular, the course will also utilize in-class role plays of real-world small business leadership scenarios. Offered as DESN 318 and DESN 420 .