Entrepreneurship (ENT) Courses
ENT 3123. Innovation and Entrepreneurship. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course introduces students to entrepreneurial thinking, its importance to our economy and society, and its role in bringing new ideas to market. Students will learn tools and frameworks to help them think innovatively about creating new products or services to solve customer problems and address market needs. The course emphasizes idea generation, design thinking, opportunity evaluation, and market and customer analysis to determine the desirability and viability of a business idea. Generally Scheduled Location: Main Campus, Internet. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ENT 4123. Enterprise Planning. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ENT 3123 or instructor's permission. This course offers students step-by-step instruction in how to plan and launch new enterprises (products and services). Students will learn to validate their business models and present and defend their plans to investors. The course emphasizes the format and components of business plans and pitches, including marketing, organization building, and financial projections. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: DL01 $75.
ENT 4623. Tools and Objectives of the Social Enterprise. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course investigates the distinctive characteristics of social enterprises and social entrepreneurs. It examines the role of innovation in solving social problems, the for-profit and not-for-profit models of the social enterprise, accompanying legal and corporate structures, and the types of funding available to social entrepreneurs. Develops ability to evaluate, plan, and manage a social enterprise. This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4733. Essentials of Corporate Entrepreneurship. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
This course examines the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the context of established organizations. It explores the economic, political, cultural and technological challenges of introducing innovative ideas, both internally and externally. Students will learn how to spur innovation within an organization; evaluate opportunities to launch new products and services; and garner the resources and support to act on these opportunities. This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4863. Managing Small and Family Business. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ENT 4123 or Instructor's permission. This course takes a deeper dive into the specific challenges of small and family businesses, such as risk management, growth strategies, and succession. It uses case studies and examples to help students understand how to reinforce what is great about family businesses (e.g., community commitment, values, and culture) while innovating in ways that the business can absorb (e.g., incremental innovations in products, business processes, delivery channels, etc.). This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4883. Managing the Emerging Enterprise. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. This course examines how entrepreneurs develop and grow their organizations, as facilitated by their objectives and resources. Students will learn how to develop a comprehensive business model and competitive strategy for different types of small to mid-sized organizations, including start-ups, family enterprises, and nonprofits. They will learn about finance, human resources, culture, brand, leadership, and other factors that affect the growth and success of these businesses. (Formerly MGT 4883. Credit cannot be earned for both ENT 4883 and MGT 4883.) This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41.
ENT 4893. Stimulating Urban Renewal through Entrepreneurship Program. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: Instructor's permission. SURE (Stimulating Urban Renewal through Entrepreneurship) is an experiential learning course where students work with industry experts and local entrepreneurs to develop a plan to achieve the entrepreneur’s goals for their business. Students serve as consultants, researchers, project managers, and performance coaches for their “client” entrepreneurs, learning both business skills and “soft” skills to manage client relationships. This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4903. Entrepreneurship Practicum. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ENT 4123 or Instructor's permission. This practicum will allow students to gain valuable experience. Drawing on resources from the Carlos Alvarez College of Business, local businesses, entrepreneurs, and the broader business community, this practicum will give students the chance to solve real-world entrepreneurship problems through competition, consultation, or other applied and comprehensive projects. (Formerly titled "Practicum in Small Business and Entrepreneurship" and "Business Venture Practicum.") This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4911. Independent Study. (0-0) 1 Credit Hour.
Prerequisite: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average and permission in writing from the instructor and the Department Chair. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4913. Independent Study. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: A 3.0 Carlos Alvarez College of Business grade point average, permission in writing from the instructor and the Department Chair. Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester credit hours of independent study, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4933. Internship in Entrepreneurship. (0-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: At least 9 semester credit hours of Carlos Alvarez College of Business courses, a university grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and approval from the instructor and the Department Chair. The opportunity for entrepreneurial work experience. Requires a semester-long experience in private business or a not-for-profit enterprise and a written component. Opportunities and output requirements are developed in consultation with a faculty advisor and the Department Chair and require approval of both. Internship may be repeated once (for a total of 6 semester credit hours), provided the internships are with different organizations. This course has Differential Tuition.
ENT 4953. Special Studies in Entrepreneurship. (3-0) 3 Credit Hours.
Prerequisite: ENT 4873. An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor’s degree. This course has Differential Tuition. Course Fee: BISP $10; BTSI $15.41; LRB1 $15.41.
