MIB532 Entrepreneurship (1 cr.)

This course examines characteristics of contemporary entrepreneurship domestically and globally. Critical factors in the entrepreneurial business process, such as identifying new opportunities, financing a new venture, development and evaluation of a business plan from a strategic perspective, and utilizing alternative forms for establishing a business, are explored.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Identify and describe the resources offering small business services to the public.
2. Understand the need to identify new global opportunities when considering new business ventures.
3. Select the forms of business entities available to the entrepreneur and understand their application domestically and internationally.
4. Select appropriate financing for a new business venture and understand its application globally.
5. Describe and understand the concepts of marketing a small business globally.
6. Design an effective international business plan.