15 383 - Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Economic Development: The Case of Puerto Rico

Institution:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Subject:

Description:

Examines the role entrepreneurship can play in promoting sustainable economic development. Focuses on the causes of socioeconomic maladies such as unemployment, poverty, out-migration, and economic stagnation, as well as how entrepreneurship can alleviate them. A core component of the subject is a team-based internship during IAP that is based at an entrepreneurial firm in Puerto Rico.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Prereq: None

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

web.mit.edu/student/

Phone Number:

(617) 253-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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