ENTR 1505 Entr I: Entrepreneurial Mindset

This course explores the entrepreneurial mindset within both its economic and social contexts, examining the opportunities that entrepreneurship provides. The student will study the key skills, attitudes, and behaviors that successful entrepreneurs have demonstrated, while also analyzing the challenges and obstacles they faced. By comparing historical and modern-day entrepreneurs, the student will gain insights into how an entrepreneurial mindset can drive innovation and overcome adversity. Through critical reflection, the student will assess the core elements of the entrepreneurial mindset and consider how these principles can shape their own approach to entrepreneurship. (3 lect.)

Credits

3 credits

Major Topics

• Benefits and drawbacks of entrepreneurship
• Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs
• Cultural diversity of entrepreneurship
• Avoiding the pitfalls of entrepreneurship
• The entrepreneurial mind
• Competitive advantages
• Strategic planning
• Conducting a feasibility study

Outcomes

In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:

1. Analyze the economic, political, social, and technological climate that supports or hinders the spirit of entrepreneurship.

2. Describe the origins of entrepreneurial ideas in the context of the economic, political, social, and technological conditions of the time.

3. Explain the impact and benefits of applying the lessons learned in dissecting the entrepreneurial mindset.

4. Apply historical entrepreneurial examples to modern-day situations.

5. Examine the potential for implementing an entrepreneurial mindset in current contexts considering modern-day issues, opportunities, and obstacles.

6. Discuss the application of the entrepreneurial mindset to problem solving.

7. Discuss the value of the entrepreneurial mindset and its application to the future of society.

8. Compare and contrast one's perspective, history, and experience with the characteristics of an entrepreneurial mindset.

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