5 courses with the subject ET, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ET 300The Entrepreneur3
This survey course introduces students to entrepreneurship. Students will learn about alternative entrepreneurial models (e.g., startups, franchises, nonprofits, buying an existing business) and resources available to assist entrepreneurs. In addition to studying traditional course materials, students will watch and discuss documentary films, and gain practical insights from guest speakers. Student teams will also "pitch" entrepreneurial ideas to fellow students.
This course teaches students about pitching, planning, and launching a new business. Topics include: pitching an idea for a new venture; preparing an executive summary and business plan; researching business license requirements; forming an entity; building a team; and opening up the business. Students should successfully complete ET 300, or speak with the instructor, before taking this course.
This course teaches students how new businesses raise capital. Topics include issuing securities without registrations; issuing equity to founders and employees; angel and venture capital investments; tax strategies; working with banks; and the impact of the current "financial crisis" on entrepreneurial businesses. In addition to studying the economics behind early-stage financings, students will analyze early-stage investments being made in the real world.
This course teaches students about pitching, planning, financing, and running nonprofit organizations. While studying various entrepreneurial aspects of social ventures, students will also consider tax-related matters.
This course introduces students to the product innovation and development processes. Students will learn about the steps inventors (and others) must take to transform new ideas into actual products offered for sale in stores.
