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ENT 486 International Entrepreneurship

This course includes the study of cross-national comparisons of entrepreneurial activity and examines the formation and functioning of innovative, proactive and risk-taking organizations that cross national borders. Attention is given to understanding the skills necessary to successfully launch a new venture in the global economy.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ENT 320.

Cross Listed Courses

IBS 486

ENT 487 Business Plan Development

This course draws on a broad range of business disciplines including management, marketing, finance and accounting to develop the business plan. Critical elements of the plan include industry/market analysis, clear opportunity and concept definition, target market analysis, a comprehensive human resource plan, financial pro forma analysis, as well as statements of sources and uses of funds, and an assessment of critical risks. Semester-long work on the business plan culminates with a business plan competition.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ENT 320 and MKT 360.

Corequisites

ENT 360.

ENT 490 Entrepreneurship Internship

Credit Hours: 4-8

Prerequisites

ENT 320, junior or senior standing and at least a 2.75 cumulative GPA or a 3.0 in COB courses. This internship exposes the student to a real-life learning experience. Students are hired by an organization for the specific objective of gaining work experience in that organization. The paid or unpaid internship position should be relevant to the student's major, and is worked out between the organization and the student. May be used to satisfy up to 4 credit hours of entrepreneurship electives. Approval of the department chair required.

ENT 495 Seminar in Entrepreneurship

Topics vary and focus on emerging ideas and the latest research in areas of entrepreneurship that are not covered by the current curriculum. Sample topics include creativity and problem-solving, innovation and technology entrepreneurship, legal issues for entrepreneurs, corporate entrepreneurship, real estate venturing and social entrepreneurship.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

ENT 320 or permission of instructor.