Introduction to Entrepreneurship: Exploring the World of the Entrepreneur

Catalog description

This course will introduce students to the concept and practices associated with the world of the entrepreneur. The course will focus on exploring the field of entrepreneurship; who is an entrepreneur, what is the entrepreneurial mindset, what is the role of creativity and innovation in business organizations, what are the basic components to start a business venture. Topics include methods to generate creative ideas, opportunity recognition and applying innovation process models to turn ideas into commercially viable products/services and innovation at the industry level. Course objectives are met through classroom discussion and applied exercises. TSI Restriction(s): Reading, Writing, and Math