Description
This course will explore and examine the 'entrepreneur as a phenomenon.' In exploring the entrepreneur, students will be exposed to the theory as well as the experiences associated with entrepreneurs, entrepreneurial acts, and entrepreneurship in all organizational settings - large, small, public, and private. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of theories and concepts with personal experiences.

Texts
Bangs, David H. Jr. and Pinson, Linda, The Real World Entrepreneur 1st Edition, Upstart Publishing Company, Inc., 1999.

Objectives
· Examine the entrepreneur as a phenomenon.
· Explore how entrepreneurs think, differ, and behave.
· Experience the process and act of being entrepreneurial.
· Develop a working model of entrepreneurship by creating a project, whether a new venture or a refinement of an existing system or product.
· Use technology to advise, counsel and coach students and entrepreneurs to enhance their probability of a successful venture.