Other implications of growth will also be discussed, such as changes in the strategy of the venture, performance downturns, sale or liquidation of the business, acquisition of another business, and initial public stock offerings. The concept behind this class is to address a variety of business topics with a particular emphasis on the special challenges and opportunities to being an entrepreneur. They will be asked to cover specific topics in their area of expertise. David Minor, William M. Dickey Entrepreneur in Residence, and Director of the James A. Ryffel Center for Entrepreneurial Studies will teach this class. Students gain practical exposure to entrepreneurial businesses through participation in a summer internship in a business or community organization.
Emphasis is placed on the development of applied skills in one or more of the business disciplines.
Students learn about organizational realities and work demands. Students interested in pursuing employment in entrepreneurial companies or in starting their own businesses would be well advised to consider the Entrepreneurial Management major or taking some of the entrepreneurial studies offerings. For further information contact the Neeley Student Resource Center, the Department of Management, or the James A. Ryffel Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.