Principles of Entrepreneurship

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This course provides an overview of entrepreneurship and will teach students how to write a business plan, research a market, and keep accounting records. The legal, financial, organizational planning and human relations aspects of small businesses will be covered. Students will discuss aspects of launching a new venture and explore the use of technology for keeping inventories, payroll, and purchasing. A capstone project will involve the embryonic development of a small commercial and/or consulting venture. Case studies and guest entrepreneur presentations will supplement class lectures.