FIN 660

Entrepreneurship

The course examines the attributes and skills of entrepreneurs: their mindsets, strengths and weaknesses. The course also examines the process of evaluating an idea, marshalling the required resources to implement a successful idea, and managing a successful venture through different stages of growth. Students are expected to acquire the skills to prepare, analyze, and evaluate a business plan of a viable venture opportunity. This course examines aspects of starting and running a business, including the entrepreneur as a person, finding an idea, target market, regulation, working with others, cash, financial analysis.

Units: 3.0