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ENT 151. INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE I THREE CREDITS Same as ACC 151 and BA 151. ENT 152. INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE II THREE CREDITS Same as ACC 152 and BA 152. Prerequisite: ACC 151 or BA 151 or ENT 151. ENT 201. NATURE AND ESSENCE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP THREE CREDITS An introduction to entrepreneurs and self-career creation in small and large entrepreneurial organizations. The importance of entrepreneurs in the local, national and world economies and personal characteristics of successful entrepreneurs will be studied. Guest speakers and a case study are included. ENT 203. OPPORTUNITY IDENTIFICATION: INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY THREE CREDITS An introduction to the creative and innovative processes. Emphasis on forms of creativity and how they are interrelated, psychology and behavioral aspects of creativity, recognizing creativity, and the practice of managing innovation and creativity in different environments. Direct experience with two or more forms of creativity. ENT 252. THE ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADER THREE CREDITS Examines leadership characteristics and behaviors of entrepreneurs. Emphasis on authentic and integrity-based leadership, role of emotional intelligence, and effective leadership strategies in entrepreneurial environments. ENT 321. ANALYZING MARKETS AND COMPETITION THREE CREDITS In-depth study of identification and assessment of markets and competition. Sources of information, key analytical techniques, and evaluation strategies are examined. Prerequisite: BA 321. ENT 342. ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE THREE CREDITS The study of the financial dimensions of launching and growing ventures. Topics include financial characteristics and requirements of growth, venture capital, angel capital and private investment, equity markets and public offerings, and specialized funding programs. Prerequisite: BA 341. ENT 361. PRACTICING ENTREPRENEURSHIP THREE CREDITS Advanced essentials and elements of becoming an entrepreneur, or intrapreneur, will be examined through current classic "real life" entrepreneurial case readings and entrepreneur and guest faculty lectures. Students will create their own entrepreneurial enterprise as a team project. Prerequisites: Senior standing, ENT 201, or permission of instructor. ENT 362. ENTREPRENEURIAL INTERNSHIP THREE CREDITS The course content provides on-the-job multi-discipline experience assisting a working local entrepreneur in the development and operation of a business enterprise. ENT 384. SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTANCY THREE CREDITS Teams of students diagnose, analyze, and recommend solutions for problems defined by small business clients. Course requires students to apply a range of classroom skills in a real situation and present oral and written reports to the client firm. Prerequisites: Senior standing and instructor permission. ENT 385. OPPORTUNITY ASSESSMENT: TECHNICAL, ECONOMIC AND MARKET FEASIBILITY THREE CREDITS Theory and practice of assessing market, economic, and technical feasibility. Use of project management techniques to develop an in-depth feasibility analysis plan for expected outcomes. ENT 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of the major under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required. ENT 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student’s academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student’s discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of this Bulletin for placement procedures.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.0 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor, approval of placement by department chairperson. ENT 198/298/398. TOPICS VARIABLE CREDIT Special offerings designed to introduce students to subjects of current interest in entrepreneurship.
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