Entrepreneurship: Becoming a Change Agent
About Course
Entrepreneurs assume the risk of creating an enterprise that will provide them with a return on the capital employed. In this introductory unit, we will look more closely at small business creation and the history and evolution of entrepreneurship. You will study various economists and their theories, assess entrepreneurial characteristics, and learn about the phases of the entrepreneurial process. Finally, you will review ethics and social responsibility as they relate to entrepreneurship before evaluating methods for launching a business geared towards your target market.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- analyze the entrepreneurial process through which business ideas are evaluated;
- identify the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs;
- distinguish between business ideas and opportunities; and
- examine entrepreneurial potential.
Course Content
Section 1: Entrepreneurship
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What is Entrepreneurship?
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The Definition of Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneur Assessment Survey
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Small Business in US History
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The Drive of an Entrepreneur
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Introduction to Entrepreneurship
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Entrepreneurship Is…
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Entrepreneurs vs. Intrapreneurs
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Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Seminar
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Creating a Business Plan
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What Makes Someone an Entrepreneur?
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Why Become an Entrepreneur?
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Principles of Entrepreneurship
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An Entrepreneurial Model
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Due Diligence
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What Legal Entity is Right for Your Business?
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Did You Say “Intellectual Property”? It’s a Seductive Mirage
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Business Ethics in a Nutshell
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Entrepreneurship Myths
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