This course introduces students to entrepreneurship and its practical implementation. The fundamentals of starting and operating a business, assessing opportunities, developing a business model (and, to a lesser extent, a business plan, with a special emphasis on NGOs) and obtaining financing will be covered. Students will also evaluate their options, including building a start up from scratch, buying an existing business, acquiring a franchise or getting involved in a family business.
Code
BA5032
Name
STARTUP BUSINESSES
Credits
2
Pre-requisites
Major=MSc: International Management OR Major=MSc: Int'l Mgmt (NGO & Mission-Based Track) OR Major=MSc: Int'l Mgmt (Sustainability Systems Track)
Co-requisites
None
Can be taken twice for credit?
No
Discipline
BA (Business)
Level
Graduate
Type
Regular
CAMS ID
4555
Last update with CAMS
Develop an understanding of the role and activities of entrepreneurship in a global setting.
Provide an opportunity to evaluate their own entrepreneurial tendencies and ability to create a global business model for an NGO.
Explain the differences between getting a franchise, building a start up from scratch or buying a business. Learn how to evaluate and compare buyout/ franchise opportunities.
Articulate the forces that can keep a family business moving forward and comprehend the issues that need to be addressed in a succession plan.
Examine the methods of developing managers for corporate entrepreneurship
| Term | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | BA5032 | STARTUP BUSINESSES |