Course Methodology and Structure To meet objectives, this class will use a combination of methods and activities including: Exercises Activities allow you to apply entrepreneurial practices to your business concept – or a sample business. Scenarios Group activities provide experience in applying entrepreneurial concepts to a – given business followed throughout the course. Practical applications of entrepreneurial concepts guide you through the Assignments – planning process. You can use a business idea you are considering for a start-up business. Progress checks Multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter let you check your – understanding of various entrepreneurial concepts. Guest speakers Entrepreneurs and professionals bring additional perspectives to your – classroom experience. Facilitated lectures, presentations, and discussions reinforce and enhance the online content. Video clips inspire and motivate you. Video Resources and More Info links provide you with additional entrepreneurial resources. Primary and secondary research supply information you can use to define your business concept. This course offers the advantages of blended learning using three primary components: Toolkit Students explore aspects of the Business Plan by accessing the toolkit located on . – Classroom Students learn from facilitated lectures, presentations, and discussions that reinforce – the online content and provide additional information. Guest speakers, including local entrepreneurs, share the lessons they have learned for starting and operating a business. Lab - Students practice and apply what they are learning in group activities and individual work on exercises, scenarios, and assignments. Course Content Learning about entrepreneurship and whether a good fit for you is the focus of the it’s Introduction to Entrepreneurship course. Components include: Developing an awareness of entrepreneurship What does it take to be a successful – entrepreneur? How can you develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be a successful
Course Methodology and Structure To meet objectives, this class will use a combination of methods and activities including: Exercises – Activities allow you to apply entrepreneurial practices to your business concept or a sample business. Scenarios – Group activities provide experience in applying entrepreneurial concepts to a given business followed throughout the course. Assignments – Practical applications of entrepreneurial concepts guide you through the planning process. You can use a business idea you are considering for a start-up business. Progress checks – Multiple-choice questions at the end of each chapter let you check your understanding of various entrepreneurial concepts. Guest speakers – Entrepreneurs and professionals bring additional perspectives to your classroom experience. Facilitated lectures, presentations, and discussions reinforce and enhance the online content. Video clips inspire and motivate you. Video Resources and More Info links provide you with additional entrepreneurial resources. Primary and secondary research supply information you can use to define your business concept. This course offers the advantages of blended learning using three primary components: Toolkit – Students explore aspects of the Business Plan by accessing the toolkit located on . Classroom – Students learn from facilitated lectures, presentations, and discussions that reinforce the online content and provide additional information. Guest speakers, including local entrepreneurs, share the lessons they have learned for starting and operating a business. Lab - Students practice and apply what they are learning in group activities and individual work on exercises, scenarios, and assignments. Course Content Learning about entrepreneurship and whether it’s a good fit for you is the focus of the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course. Components include: Developing an awareness of entrepreneurship – What does it take to be a successful entrepreneur? How can you develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be a successful
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