ENTR – Entrepreneurship
ENTR 111Survey of Entrepreneurship (1)
Introduces the fundamentals of new venture creation including creating a new business and the necessary skills entrepreneurs need for start-ups. Key topics covered in the class include making decisions under uncertainty, opportunity recognition, and venture financing. Entrepreneur speakers will attend the course for students to learn from directly. Offered pass/ no credit only.
ENTR 215 The Entrepreneurial Mindset (3)
This course is designed to inspire and engage participants in the fundamental aspects of an entrepreneurial mindset and the unlimited opportunities it can provide. The overall objective is to empower learners through entrepreneurial thinking and immerse them in entrepreneurial experiences that will enable them to develop entrepreneurial skills.
ENTR 225 Social Entrepreneurship (3)
Prerequisite: CIV 110 and 28 completed credits. Explores the role that some entrepreneurs play in fulfilling a societal need while maintaining profitability. Students in this course will be exposed to the vast research and theory in social entrepreneurship. This class also allows for the experiential opportunity to explore local community issues that could be addressed through social entrepreneurship. (CTN)
ENTR 311 Professional Sales (3)
Prerequisite: Third year standing. Professional and personal selling techniques and methods are the main objectives of the course. Written and oral communication, presentation, and emotional management skills are focal points of this course. Problem solving, expense management, motivation, training, will be taught by faculty and leaders from industry as guest speakers.
ENTR 315 Advanced Entrepreneurship: Startup Semester (3)
Prerequisite: third year standing or 60 credits completed. This course provides students with a toolkit of techniques, skills and resources that will empower them to accept the entrepreneurial challenge of starting and operating a new business venture, all in a semester’s time. Students will learn the fundamentals of business models/customer development and then get out of the building to interact with customers, vendors, partners and suppliers while developing a sustainable business.
ENTR 387 Project Management and Product Design (3)
Prerequisite: CIV 210, MATH 131 or above or BMGT 261. This course introduces students to the principles and practices of project management and product design through a structured, team-based approach. Students will learn to evaluate project feasibility, define customer, financial, and technical requirements, apply tools common in project management and perform risk assessment. The course emphasizes communication, ethics, and the social and environmental impacts of decisions Students will explore creative design methodologies and develop cost estimates for materials, manufacturing, and personnel. The course culminates in a final group presentation showcasing a comprehensive project plan and product concept. May include local field trips. (CTN, WOC)