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3.00 Credits
Course addresses unique characteristics of small businesses (e.g., resource limitations, family participation) and grapples with ways to overcome the "liability of smallness." Coverage includes effect of macro-trends (e.g., changing technology and globalization) on small business, review of topics from functionally-oriented courses, examination of how functional models such as pricing models can be modified for small business use, and ways for small business to identify and exploit weaknesses of larger, better financed competitors. Prerequisite(s): ACC 200 or 208; MGT 201; junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores multiple business models for launching a new venture. Business models are examined in terms of the type of product/service being offered as well as the goals of the entrepreneur, firm growth, and time to market. The benefits and costs of different types of business plans will be examined relative to the opportunities that students may wish to pursue. Students taking this course must have a potential business opportunity in mind. Prerequisite(s): MGT 320, 321; junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
This course explores issues unique to the human resource management (HRM) needs and challenges facing entrepreneurs and their firms. Emphasis is placed on how entrepreneurs can create effective HRM systems in the areas of staffing, recruitment and selecti
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3.00 Credits
This course explores topics relevant to entrepreneurs within the family business environment. Specific topics examined will include how family businesses emerge and evolve as well as the unique challenges often found in family business context (e.g., dealing with family conflicts, how to motivate and evaluate employees when a mix of family and non-members are involved, and planning for succession). Prerequisite(s): MGT 320, 321; junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Provides an overview of business franchising and how franchising can be used to grow a business concept. Students will learn how franchises operate and when to use franchising as a business model. Understanding the complexities of franchising (e.g., which ideas can be franchised, pricing strategies, and territory management) and the keys to success (e.g., the importance of communications, networking, teamwork, leadership) are important goals of the course. Prerequisites: Junior standing, ENT/LDR majors and minors only, counts as elective credit for ENT/LDR.
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3.00 Credits
Exposes students to practicing entrepreneurs currently managing on-going entrepreneurial enterprises. Purpose of course is to develop mentor relationships with successful practicing entrepreneurs, to experience success working in entrepreneurial setting, and to gain first-hand experience about knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be a successful entrepreneur. Internships coordinated through the Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Students will submit reports throughout semester addressing questions that integrate Entrepreneurship and other business coursework with their work experience. Typically general elective credit only for ENT majors. Prerequisite(s): MGT 320; Entrepreneurship major; junior standing; permission of Internship Coordinator; overall 2.7 GPA or higher.
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3.00 Credits
In-depth examination of selected contemporary topics relevant to entrepreneurship. Subject matter may vary each semester. May be taken only once for credit toward Entrepreneurship major or minor. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Project-based capstone learning experience for Entrepreneurship major. Course objective is to integrate prior coursework through completion of a consulting project with local entrepreneurial firm, including business plan revision, market research, feasibility testing, financial modeling and analysis, and operations analysis. Course is coordinated through the Crotty Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership. Prerequisite(s): MGT 320, 321; Entrepreneurship major; senior standing; 2.7 overall GPA or higher.
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3.00 Credits
Course focuses on creating understanding of how concepts and analytical tools learned in other business courses are integrated in practice to create a unified whole. Students learn how general and top managers gather and use information to influence organizational mission, goals, and strategies. Course typically relies heavily on cases and/or business simulation. Prerequisite(s): DSC 211: FIN 301; MGT 301; MIS 301; MKT 301; OPS 301; senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Selection, design, investigation, and completion of an independent and original research thesis under guidance of departmental faculty member. Prerequisite(s): University Honors Program participant; permission of department chairperson and director of Honors Program; senior standing.
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