BU 2710 - Small Business and Entrepreneurship

This course examines the process of entrepreneurship and its role in the economy. Entrepreneurship is explored not only as a set of personal attributes but from the perspectives of various contributing factors such as displacement and economic opportunity. Opportunity screening is discussed extensively and applied through individual and group projects as a foundation for successful profit and not for profit planning. The course considers the basic principles and functions of management, including essential record keeping in the start up and growth phase of the enterprise. Credits: 4