EPS 3502 - Entrepreneurship And New Ventures

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Babson College

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4.00 credits EPS3502 Entrepreneurship and New Ventures (ACE) (General Credit) EPS3501, EPS3502 and EPS3503 are equivalent courses. Students can take only ONE of these courses. This course is only for the students accepted into the ACE program. Course concentrates on starting and growing new businesses. There are three primary course objectives: 1. To investigate the components, tools, and practices of entrepreneurship. We will concentrate on: - identifying new venture opportunities, - evaluating the viability of a new business concept, - writing a business plan, and developing an investor presentation - building a team that possesses the attributes necessary for success, - obtaining appropriate financing, - creating an entrepreneurial culture that increases the odds of success, and - creating liquidity for shareholders. 2. To identify and exercise entrepreneurial skills through classroom debate and assignments. 3. To introduce students to a variety of entrepreneurs. Case studies are used as the primary tool for discussion, and are augmented with readings, guest speakers, videos, and software simulations. Student teams will write a business plan for a new venture. Prerequisite: FME1000 OR MIS1000 AND MOB1000 This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring

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4.00

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Institution Website:

www.babson.edu

Phone Number:

(781) 235-1200

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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