3 credits
Spring 2026 Lecture Upper Division
This course prepares students for entrepreneurial careers by requiring them to apply the knowledge and skills learned in prerequisite entrepreneurship courses to the development of their professional goals and networks. Students explore how they can use their entrepreneurial talents, skills, and interests in a variety of ways, including launching startups, joining family businesses, or being intrapreneurs in established organizations. The course serves as a capstone for the Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Learning Outcomes1Identify unique personal entrepreneurial strengths to help shape career decisions.
2Understand the practical application of team building and leadership.
3Explore different types of entrepreneurial careers in startups and large organizations.
4Research and interview entrepreneurs about career pathways.
5Use secondary research to assess potential employers and their alignment with personal goals.
6Explore options for using entrepreneurial skills within existing organizations.
7Understand key elements of personal financial planning and management.
8Build a personal brand and use social media platforms to expand professional networks.
9Create a personal business plan.
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