MGMT-3350 Foundations of Entrepreneurship

Initiation of new ventures and approaches to growth of existing firms through opportunity recognition, innovation, and change. The study of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship, and new business models will emphasize developing effective entrepreneurial skills and behaviors. Topics include start-up motives, strategic issues in small and entrepreneurial businesses, legitimacy of new business, growth and alliances for small businesses, decision making and the entrepreneur. Complete at least 84 Semester Credit Hours towards Bachelor of Applied Technology in Organizational Management. LEC 3, CR 3.

Credits

3

Outcomes

  1. Define entrepreneurship.
  2. Explore and evaluate entrepreneurship opportunities.
  3. Identify the start-up issues that confront entrepreneurs.
  4. Identify the advantages/disadvantages of different forms of business organizations.
  5. List financing options that are available to entrepreneurs.