3 credits
Spring 2025 Lecture Upper DivisionThis course builds on entrepreneurship concepts and skills developed in ENTR 20000 (prerequisite course) to understand the differences, benefits, and opportunities associated with social impact business models. Students work in teams on experiential activities including gathering customer feedback, creating forecasts, developing a strategy, and pitching to stakeholders and investors. Students can choose ENTR 31000, ENTR 31500, or ENTR 32500 to serve as the second required core course for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Learning Outcomes1Develop convincing social enterprise business models.
2Conduct feasibility analysis.
3Create pro-forma financial statements.
4Understand legal, regulatory, and ethical issues social entrepreneurs face.
5Understand the process of recruiting, hiring, and developing a new venture team.
6Identify sources of funding and investor needs.
7Persuade potential investors to support a social impact venture.
8Participate effectively as a team member or leader.