ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE CREATION (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this Course, students will be able to: Build the skills, framework and knowledge in entrepreneurship and new venture creation in order to acquire the knowledge and spirit for venturing; Set the context for entrepreneurship and understand the role and importance of the small to medium sized enterprises in the economic and social development of countries and regions; Gain knowledge on the characteristics of entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial process; Examine  the  importance  of  the  planning  process  and  learn  how  to  develop, write and present an effective business plan for a new venture; Building a Business Plan.

Topics:

1. Entrepreneurial Process;
2. The Opportunity;
3. Reaching the Customer;
4. Legal & Ethical Issues;
5. The Business Model;
6. The Business Plan;
7. New Venture Team;
8. Resource Acquisition;
9. Entrepreneurial Finance;
10. The Deal;
11. Screening Venture Opportunities (Elevator Pitches);
12. Workshop Legal & Ethical Issues;
13. Guest Lecturer;
14. Workshop New Venture Team;
15. Workshop Entrepreneurial Finance;
16. Guest Lecturer.