Studies show that developing and executing a business plan can increase the probability of having a successful venture. These courses are meant to cover two different methods of creating a successful venture. The course work of each can stand alone. But students taking both will develop skills and appreciation of the similarities and differences in successful models of each venture method. Early in the course, teams will be formed which will develop ideas for a venture.
Teams present portions of their plan to the class for analysis and discussion.
Regular preparation and contribution to class discussions is critical for both individual and group learning. We can each learn a great deal from another point of view and experiences. And we learn more by participating in the debate than by passive listening. To encourage preparation and participation, each class session will start with the cold calling on a team at random. This course will be limited to 30 students.