ENTR 660 - Start a Business

3 Credits

This course provides an authentic action learning environment where you will start a business. You must start a business by mid-semester and have sales before the end of the semester. You may work individually or in a team (2-4 people). You will learn by doing. Specifically, you will determine the legal structure of your firm, establish the legal structure of the firm, obtain a tax ID number, register the firm, create and implement an operating agreement (if applicable), acquire any licenses needed, manage the firm, startup, create firm infrastructure, manage operations, develop financial plans, monitor financial performance, develop a product/service, market product/service, sell a product/service, get feedback from customers, and use customer feedback to improve the viability of the firm. You will interact with and get feedback from mentors. Student agree to met these requirements will receive $1,000 to help defray startup expenses.

Offered (AS NEEDED)