MGO 330LEC—Entrepreneurship and Small Business

What’s your big idea? Dreaming about starting a company, but not sure where to start? Whether your interest lies in solving the world’s biggest problems, creating the next commercial success or starting a non-profit venture, this course will give you the tools to test your ideas in the real world. Learn about the key ingredients that drive success in entrepreneurial ventures. Learn what makes entrepreneurs entrepreneurial, and how they bring new ideas to market. In this course, you will gain valuable insights into how entrepreneurs start and grow companies. We will explore how to identify customers for your new venture, how to build a business model around those customers, and how to obtain financing to support your efforts. Through engaging lectures and hands-on projects, you will discover tools practiced by successful entrepreneurs. By the end of the course you will have an understanding of the entrepreneurial mindset and what it takes to thrive in your own venture.