1. MGMT 631 Entrepreneurism Introduction
Information Sources
Syllabus
Canvas
Announcements
Modules
Assignments
Calendar
Text
HBR Materials
Bibliography
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2. Syllabus: Course Objectives
Identify the nature and value of an entrepreneurial business in the context of 21st century global conditions
Gain knowledge of the process of business planning
Leadership and its essential role in successful entrepreneurship
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3. Syllabus: Learning Outcomes
Identify the value and significance of entrepreneurism in the 21st century business world.
Utilize the business plan process to develop a blueprint for startup businesses.
Identify the main drivers of small business success.
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4. MGMT 631 Summer 2016 Introduction
Canvas
Check Announcements
Canvas
Review Materials on Modules by Class Session Date
Note Assignments and Course Calendar for due dates.
Submit assignments on Canvas
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5. Course Information Sources
Text
Powerpoints posted on Canvas (Modules section) are summaries of chapters
Support material
E-text available
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6. Course Information Sources
Case Studies/Articles
HBR MGMT 631 Coursepack
Access: See Canvas/syllabus for link
Review and be prepared to discuss in class according to the schedule
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7. Written Semester Project
Business Plan for either an actual or projected organization.
Business Plan Model format as outlined in the text. Use Chapters as your guide. – or other format of your choosing
Length of the final written project is 15 pages, doublespaced.
Due on 8/23/16
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8. Written Project Evaluation
Clear exposition of key issues
Identification and description of opportunities and potential risks
Narrative
Recommendation of course of action (s) and support for each action.
Use of innovation and creativity
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9. Continuous Semester Project
Each section of the plan (‘continuous project’) will be due at the end of each week of the class, according to the schedule on the syllabus
See Assignments section in Canvas
20 maximum pts per plan section
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10. Continuous Project Building Blocks
Topic Selection and Rationale
External Analysis and Mission Statement
Cash Flow and Financial Analysis
Legal and HR Strategies
Marketing Plan
Operations Plan and Harvest/Exit Plan
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11. Semester Project Presentation
Each student will present a summary (presentation) of his/her business plan to the class
This presentation will feature powerpoints and a handout consisting of an outline of the presentation.
15-20 minutes in length
Presentation date is final class on 8/23/16.
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12. Semester Project Presentation Evaluation Criteria
Identification and description of key issues
Quality of recommendations and conclusions
Ability to answer relevant questions and challenges
Speaking skills, level of interest, audience engagement, and use of presentational aids
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13. MGMT 631 Summer 2016 Introduction
MidTerm/Final Exams
Short-answer essay
See Assignments for exams and Modules for articles
Due dates are 7/26 and 8/23
Submit on Canvas
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14. MGMT 631 Summer 2016 Introduction
Class Participation
Preparation
Contribution
Innovation/Creativity
Leadership
Dialogue
Collaboration
Outcomes
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15. A Word About Class Absences………
Notify instructor
Review Chapter (s), Case Study, and Article
Write one-page summary (and recommendations) of assigned case
submit electronically prior to missed class session
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