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MGT 471. Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

3.00
This course provides an in-depth examination of entrepreneurship and its impact and significance in the global economy, including a focus on small business. Students will learn theory and then apply it through experiential exercises and a number of different engagements. This course explores topics such as the entrepreneurial process, idea generation methodology, sources of funding, growth, succession planning, and exit strategies. Students engage in activities such as feasibility analysis, selection of appropriate entry and growth strategies, and firm valuation techniques. Prerequisite: MGT 320  or permission of the instructor.