This
interdisciplinary course is designed to introduce students to the concept of
sustainable entrepreneurship, a manageable process that can be applied across
careers and work settings. It focuses on building entrepreneurial attitudes and
behaviors that will lead to creative solution within community and
organizational environments. Course topics include the history of
entrepreneurship, the role of entrepreneurs in the 21st century global economy,
and the identification of entrepreneurial opportunities. The elements of
creative problem solving, the development of a business concept/model, the
examination of feasibility studies and the social /moral/ethical implication of
entrepreneurship will be incorporated. Issues related to starting and financing
a new venture is included.
- Teacher: Mezgebu Mandefro