Foundations of Entrepreneurship

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This course gives the student an overview of the entrepreneurial process. In this course the student will look at entrepreneurship as a mindset—a way of looking at things differently that is opportunity-focused and creative. Topics covered include characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, techniques for finding and screening ideas, entrepreneurial finance, the politics of new ventures, valuation and deal making, understanding writing a business plan and business canvas model, buying a business, family business/ lifestyle business dynamics, and managing crisis and failure. The student will learn the fundamentals and challenges of entrepreneurship - from conceptualizing new ventures and opportunities to developing and managing them.