UNCG 2008-09 UGB: Entrepreneurship

Courses for Undergraduates

200 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Finance (3:3)

Pr. GPA of 2.0 or higher

Introduction to problems and methods in business finance within the context of entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include business formation, sources of financing, financial statements, business valuation, budgeting, and measuring financial performance. (Same as FIN 200) (Summer)

204 Experimental Course: Entrepreneurial Bootcamp (3:3)

Provides students, in an intensive environment, with an assessment of their entrepreneurial potential and an introduction to the business discipline needed to convert potential into a sustainable endeavor. (Same as BUS 204) (Offered summer '08)

205 Opportunities in Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Introduction to the concepts of entrepreneurship in a retail setting. Business concepts of leadership, management, marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management will be covered. (Same as BUS 205) (Fall and Spring)

215 The Economics of Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Pr. ECO 101 or 201

Study of entrepreneurship from history of economic thought perspective and application of such concepts to economic agents. Emphasis on economic thought, market activity, and economic growth. (Same as ECO 215) (Spring)

240 Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Experience (3:3)

Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above

Introduction to the entrepreneurial experience including historical perspectives, the role of entrepreneurs in supporting the economy, the entrepreneurial process, venture creation, and innovation. (Same as MGT 240)

290 Entrepreneurship and the Internet (3:3)

Pr. BUS 205 or MGT 240 or BUS 306; GPA of 2.0 and above

This introductory course provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation needed to become an entrepreneur able to conceive and develop business plans to create a new venture on the Internet. (Same as ISM 290) (Spring)

291 Entrepreneurship and Technology in Health Care (3:3)

Pr. junior standing or permission of the instructor; GPA of 2.0 and above

Introduces how technology helps create new business ventures in the health care industry. Health care delivery processes and mechanisms relevant to turning ideas into profitable opportunities will be addressed. (Same as ISM 291) (Summer)

292 IT Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Pr. ISM 280 and BUS 205 or MGT 240 or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 and above

Fundamentals of advanced technologies are presented and entrepreneurial skills needed to manage the challenges inherent in attempting to take advantage of innovations driven from those technologies are discussed. (Same as ISM 292)

306 Campus Entrepreneurs (3:3)

Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above

An understanding of business processes needed to establish a new business is learned experientially. Students may have the opportunity to establish a viable business on campus at course completion. (Same as BUS 306) (Fall and Spring)

312 Economics of Technology (3:3)

Pr. ECO 101 or 201; 2.0 GPA

Economic analysis of technological change. Topics include sources of productivity, inventive activity, entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, R&D management, patenting, and technology assessment. (Same as ECO 312) (Fall)

340 Seminar in Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership (3:3)

Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above

Introduction to theories and practices that support the creation and sustainability of socially responsible enterprises. Taught from an interdisciplinary perspective with a foundation of effective management principles. (Same as MGT 340) (Fall and Spring)

342 International Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Pr. ECO 300 or MGT 301 or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above

Creation and management of business ventures with international dimensions are examined, and economic and formal/informal institutions affecting entrepreneurship are discussed. (Same as BUS 342)

403 Marketing for Small Firms (3:3)

Pr. grade of C or better in MGT 312 or MKT 320; senior standing; admission to approved program

Focuses on marketing strategy, planning, and tactics for small firms. Addresses general marketing issues and specific “real world” marketing problems. Small firms serve as clients for student consulting teams. (Same as MKT 403) (Spring)

470 Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management (3:3)

Pr. MKT 320, FIN 315, SCM 302; admission to approved program

Application of management principles to small business organizations. How to start a new enterprise. Requirements for successful operation of a small business. (Same as MGT 470) (Fall)

Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students

589 Experimental Course: Theatre Entrepreneurship (3:3)

Entrepreneurial concepts applied to the formation and management of a new theatre/performing arts company. (Offered fall '08)

Undergraduate Bulletin Index Entrepreneurship Courses Minor		Entrepreneurship Courses (ENT) Courses for Undergraduates 200 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Finance (3:3) Pr. GPA of 2.0 or higher Introduction to problems and methods in business finance within the context of entrepreneurial ventures. Topics include business formation, sources of financing, financial statements, business valuation, budgeting, and measuring financial performance. (Same as FIN 200) (Summer) 204 Experimental Course: Entrepreneurial Bootcamp (3:3) Provides students, in an intensive environment, with an assessment of their entrepreneurial potential and an introduction to the business discipline needed to convert potential into a sustainable endeavor. (Same as BUS 204) (Offered summer '08) 205 Opportunities in Entrepreneurship (3:3) Introduction to the concepts of entrepreneurship in a retail setting. Business concepts of leadership, management, marketing, finance, operations, and human resource management will be covered. (Same as BUS 205) (Fall and Spring) 215 The Economics of Entrepreneurship (3:3) Pr. ECO 101 or 201 Study of entrepreneurship from history of economic thought perspective and application of such concepts to economic agents. Emphasis on economic thought, market activity, and economic growth. (Same as ECO 215) (Spring) 240 Introduction to the Entrepreneurial Experience (3:3) Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above Introduction to the entrepreneurial experience including historical perspectives, the role of entrepreneurs in supporting the economy, the entrepreneurial process, venture creation, and innovation. (Same as MGT 240) 290 Entrepreneurship and the Internet (3:3) Pr. BUS 205 or MGT 240 or BUS 306; GPA of 2.0 and above This introductory course provides students with the theoretical and practical foundation needed to become an entrepreneur able to conceive and develop business plans to create a new venture on the Internet. (Same as ISM 290) (Spring) 291 Entrepreneurship and Technology in Health Care (3:3) Pr. junior standing or permission of the instructor; GPA of 2.0 and above Introduces how technology helps create new business ventures in the health care industry. Health care delivery processes and mechanisms relevant to turning ideas into profitable opportunities will be addressed. (Same as ISM 291) (Summer) 292 IT Entrepreneurship (3:3) Pr. ISM 280 and BUS 205 or MGT 240 or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 and above Fundamentals of advanced technologies are presented and entrepreneurial skills needed to manage the challenges inherent in attempting to take advantage of innovations driven from those technologies are discussed. (Same as ISM 292) 306 Campus Entrepreneurs (3:3) Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above An understanding of business processes needed to establish a new business is learned experientially. Students may have the opportunity to establish a viable business on campus at course completion. (Same as BUS 306) (Fall and Spring) 312 Economics of Technology (3:3) Pr. ECO 101 or 201; 2.0 GPA Economic analysis of technological change. Topics include sources of productivity, inventive activity, entrepreneurship, innovation strategy, R&D management, patenting, and technology assessment. (Same as ECO 312) (Fall) 340 Seminar in Social Entrepreneurship and Leadership (3:3) Pr. sophomore standing or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above Introduction to theories and practices that support the creation and sustainability of socially responsible enterprises. Taught from an interdisciplinary perspective with a foundation of effective management principles. (Same as MGT 340) (Fall and Spring) 342 International Entrepreneurship (3:3) Pr. ECO 300 or MGT 301 or permission of instructor; GPA of 2.0 or above Creation and management of business ventures with international dimensions are examined, and economic and formal/informal institutions affecting entrepreneurship are discussed. (Same as BUS 342) 403 Marketing for Small Firms (3:3) Pr. grade of C or better in MGT 312 or MKT 320; senior standing; admission to approved program Focuses on marketing strategy, planning, and tactics for small firms. Addresses general marketing issues and specific “real world” marketing problems. Small firms serve as clients for student consulting teams. (Same as MKT 403) (Spring) 470 Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management (3:3) Pr. MKT 320, FIN 315, SCM 302; admission to approved program Application of management principles to small business organizations. How to start a new enterprise. Requirements for successful operation of a small business. (Same as MGT 470) (Fall) Courses for Advanced Undergraduates & Graduate Students 589 Experimental Course: Theatre Entrepreneurship (3:3) Entrepreneurial concepts applied to the formation and management of a new theatre/performing arts company. (Offered fall '08)