Entrepreneurship&NewVenturePract. (BUS 160)

Term: 2014-2015 Fall

Faculty

Rhonda FrenchShow MyInfo popup for Rhonda French

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Office Hours

• Tuesday/Thursday - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• (Additional meeting times by appointment.)

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 9:30 AM - 10:50 AM (9/4/2014 - 12/18/2014) Location: MAIN RIVER 301

Description

This course is designed to bring out the required attributes of an entrepreneur. It begins by discussing the characteristics and personality of successful entrepreneurs, then provides information on becoming an entrepreneur, types of ownership, the importance of developing a business plan, marketing a business, hiring and managing a staff, and financing, protecting and insuring the business. Entrepreneurship class members will consider business-planning, self-assessment, idea generation, and operating strategies required to set up small business. The business planning process includes opportunity recognition, concept development, feasibility analysis, and the business plan. Students will be introduced to the skills and strategies relevant for start-up and early stage entrepreneurs.