This course is case-based and covers all aspects of entrepreneurship. Finally, a third course in small business strategy is also available to business majors. This course specifically focuses on the problems of developing entrepreneurial firms and internal corporate ventures. On average, about 30-50 students take these courses each year. Students at UNI have a number of other options for learning about and experiencing entrepreneurship and small business problems.
Internships are available in all fields.
These are designed to introduce the students to the needs and activities of real firms, many of which are small, entrepreneurial companies. Internships are also available through Strategic Marketing Services, the Small Business Development Center, and the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center. Students may choose to be involved with smaller firms directly in other courses as well. For several years, one professor in accounting has assigned the students in his advanced cost accounting class to project teams who work for the entire semester at a target firm to solve a specific problem or complete a project task. While some of these groups have worked with governmental agencies and non-profit organizations such as the Donna Reed Foundation for the Performing Arts, most have worked with small firms to develop managerial and cost accounting systems, flow chart processes, and solve various operational problems.