A basic introductory course that ties together material covered in core management classes and applies the information to the design and evaluation of new ventures. The course will focus on the entrepreneur and the decisions that need to be made in planning, financing, developing, managing, and operating a business. Concept development and idea creation are essential elements in the discussion of entrepreneurship, as are the requirements necessary to start an operation, including site selection, choosing a legal form of organization, and government regulations. The course will use a variety of media, such as case studies, real-life experiences, interviews, and concept development.
Prerequisites
Human Resource Management (MGMT-210), and Finance (MGMT-255) or Managerial Accounting (MGMT-225).