ENTR 1170 Students taking this course will learn what it takes to own, operate, and grow a small business successfully. The student will learn the personal traits and characteristics necessary to succeed in the fast-paced small business environment. This course will also examine the various ways small business can start. Some of these ways include starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business, or buying a franchise. Various case studies will be examined as to why some businesses fail, while other succeed. In addition, the student will identify their individual strengths and weaknesses and will learn which of these areas help or hinder the success of small business ownership. Although there is no way to 100% "failure-proof" a business, the student will learn the three main secrets to launching a small business successfully.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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ENTR 1180 This course covers all aspects of Business Law for the entrepreneur/small business owner operator. Every business owner needs to understand the legal aspects of his or her business so as to protect not only the business, but the personal assets of the business owner as well. Topics covered in this class include types of business entities and which entity is the best for his or her business, writing contracts, dealing with employees, protecting your business with legal agreements, intellectual property including patents, trademarks, copyrights, business ethics, and creating a code of ethics for your company. In addition, the student will examine the very serious business issues of sexual harassment, workplace violence, discrimination, and be able to create small business polices for each of these areas.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
ENTR 1445 This course provides the basics of "e-commerce" for the small business owner/entrepreneur. Students will be introduced to typical Internet-based business models including e-retailing, supply chain management and online auctions. The course provides an overview of the technologies used in e-commerce applications and how to set up an Internet-based sales operation. The course will also cover e-marketing and online customer service utilizing web-based technology.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
ENTR 1490 Students will be given a complete overview of all aspects of marketing used to grow a small business. Specific topics include research, determining a target market, selecting the right marketing tactics for a specific target customer, and creating the best marketing messages for results oriented marketing. The student will be exposed to over 30 marketing tactics and will learn how to use these tactics to grow their own small business. In this class both traditional marketing tactics and web marketing tactics will be discussed so that the student will have a complete understanding of marketing for his or her small business in today?s world.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
ENTR 1760 Your success as a business owner is directly related to your ability to sell yourself, your company, and your products or services. This course is ideal for the new business owner especially if they have never sold before. The entire sales process is clearly defined and broken down into seven steps that lead the student through all aspects of sales. Each student learns how to sell his or her own product or service and is given ample opportunity to practice selling his or her own products and services in a safe setting. In addition to learning how to sell, the student will also learn how to negotiate and will be able to practice negotiating skills in a safe environment. The student will learn the importance of a ?win/win? negotiation and learn the consequences when one party wins and the other party loses. The student will be part of a negotiation team and the team will be part of a negotiation role play. ** This course is cross-listed with MKTC1100.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
ENTR 1860 This course will give the student all the necessary tools to create a business plan that gets results. The student will, during the course of the semester, create his or her own business plan, which is the main objective of the course. The business plan process will be broken down into five areas: vision, customers product/service, numbers, and team. Numerous business plans will be examined and good points and bad points will be examined in each. Students will also be given the opportunity to present their plans to the group in a safe setting and have them critiqued for clarity and effectiveness.
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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ENTR 1870 This course provides the entrepreneur or intrapreneur with an understanding of business accounting terms, budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, break even analysis and cash flow statements. Students will develop and apply these skills in financial management to make well developed financial projections for business planning and well informed decisions in the operation of a small business.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
ENTR 1900 This course will provide the student with the information and tools necessary to fund a small business. The student will be exposed to various methods of raising both start-up and operating capital. These methods include bank loans, SBA loans, venture financing, and grant opportunities. The student will practice presenting his or her company in preparation for presenting to bankers and investors. Prerequisites: ENTR1800 or may take courses concurrently.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Future Offering: None
ENTR 1920 This course will provide the student with the basics of raising money for his or her business, along with gaining a basic understanding of the financial management aspects of any small business. The student will be exposed to the various methods of raising both start-up capital and capital for continuing operations. The methods for raising money presented in the class include bank loans, SBA loans, other debt instruments, venture capital, equity financing, and Federal Grant opportunities. The student will also learn the basic, common-sense aspects of money management including understanding cash flow, basic spreadsheets, and monthly/quarterly and annual financial requirements for tax purposes.
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
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