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BUS 128 - Intro to Entrepreneurship

Institution:
Delaware County Community College
Subject:
Business
Description:
This Introduction to Entrepreneurship focuses on the basics of how to launch an entrepreneurial venture, including entrepreneurial development and planning, funding and accounting, marketing, as well as relevant laws and regulations. Topics for discussion will include proper self-evaluation, how to recognize and shape new ideas and opportunities, analysis, methods, technology, globalization and diversity, and ethical responsibilities. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Develop a new business idea/concept, including how to identify, develop, and evaluate opportunities for new businesses in the market; Compose a practical business plan based upon a realistic business idea/concept; Differentiate between different structures of business ownership and demonstrate knowledge of how to legally form and register a business; Discuss different elements of a valid business contract law and provide examples of different types of basic business contracts; Explain basic business financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flow) and perform basic accounting procedures; Demonstrate personal and interpersonal skills needed to be a successful "entrepreneur" in different organizational contexts.
Credits:
3.00
Credit Hours:
Prerequisites:
(ENG 050 and REA 050) or ENG 099 or REA 075 or Appropriate Placement Test Scores)
Corequisites:
Exclusions:
Level:
Instructional Type:
Lecture
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Additional Information:
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Institution Website:
Phone Number:
(610) 359-5000
Regional Accreditation:
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Calendar System:
Semester

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