3 courses with the subject ENTR, 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.
ENTR 120Foundations of Entrepreneurship3
Hour(s) This course introduces students to entrepreneurial concepts, topics and terminology including the creation of enduring change in economic and social systems. The course will present comtemporary trends in for-profit, not-for-profit, and low-profit entrepreneurial models and will expose students to real-world startup ventures in each. Students will develop an understanding of the entrepreneurial thought process and skills of entrepreneurs as they learn about opportunity recognition; industry, competitor, and market analysis; planning and structuring an entrepreneurial venture; and financial issues including financail sustainabilty of social ventures. Cross-Listed with NFPM 140
Hour(s) An opportunity to use the knowledge and skills the student has learned in coursework to solve problems in a real work setting; the apprenticeship aspect of the internship implies that the student has some base of knowledge and will increase her knowledge and skills by direct contact with an experienced, knowledgeable mentor. Open to sophomores, juniors and seniors with a 2.0 cumulative average; maximum credit per term is four semester hours; admission by application only.
Hour(s) An in-depth study of the elements that serve as a catalyst to being a successful entrepreneur. These include a knowledge of the preparation and analysis of financial statements and financial sustainability of the venture, sources of venture ideas, conducting market research, addressing the human side of being an entrepreneur and finally the development of a realistic business plan that could be submitted to angel/venture investors, bank financing, grant providers, foundations, or donors.
