Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Catalog description

Welcome to the entrepreneurial revolution! Introduction to Entrepreneurship is an introductory course intended to provide students with a solid foundation in terms of the vital role played by entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship in the global economy. We will assess, explore, critique, and celebrate the phenomenon of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is approached as a way of thinking and acting, as an attitude and a behavior. Our emphasis is on entrepreneurship as a manageable process that can be applied in virtually any organizational setting. Our principal focus will be on the creation of new ventures, the ways that they come into being, and factors associated with their success. This course is planned as a general overview of the beginning phase of starting a business and offers a brief view to the key concepts in Entrepreneurship. You will be encouraged to develop and defend your own set of conclusions regarding each of these issues. It is a course that mixes theory with practice, and you will be challenged to apply principles, concepts, and frameworks to real-world situations. The course will include a practical, hands-on, engagement project.