ENTR 20000

Introduction To Entrepreneurship And Innovation
Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation

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About the Course
A survey course designed to introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship and the commercialization of new technology, its importance in the world economy, and related career options. 
Course Goals/Learning Objectives
Students completing this course will understand entrepreneurial roles and possibilities, begin developing required skills required of successful entrepreneurs, including leadership and basic business skills, and will develop a sense of their own aptitude for entrepreneurial endeavors, thereby allowing an informed decision regarding the pursuit of the full 15 credit Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation.

ENTR 20000

Course Catalog
ENTR 20000 Introduction To Entrepreneurship And Innovation

Description
Credit Hours: 3.00. The course introduces students to the process of turning ideas, inventions and innovations into new business ventures. It covers foundational entrepreneurial concepts and practices, as well as leadership and communication skills required of individuals who choose to become entrepreneurs or to act entrepreneurially in established organizations. It serves as the first required core course for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
3.000 Credit hours
Levels:  Graduate, Professional, Undergraduate
Schedule Types:  Distance Learning, Lecture
Offered By:  School of Management
Department:  Office of The Provost
Course Attributes
Lower Division
May be offered at any of the following campuses:  West Lafayette
Learning Objectives
1. Understand how innovation and entrepreneurship drive economic growth. 2. Identify new venture market opportunities through creativity and ideation. 3. Use market research to evaluate the feasibility of new venture opportunities. 4. Interpret financial statements, profit and loss, and break even analysis. 5. Understand how to prepare a proper legal and ethical foundation for a new venture. 6. Define the roles of diverse individuals on an entrepreneurial team.
Other Information
Restrictions:  May not be enrolled as the following Classifications: Senior 90 - 104 hours Senior 105+ hours