Select four classes from the following.
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Graduate Study Abroad
One graduate study-abroad course completed in a business discipline other than the concentration field may be counted toward the concentration. |
| EDEN 6350 |
Introduction to Economic Development and Entrepreneurship
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
This course investigates the complicated intermingling of public and private roles in economic development within cities and surrounding regions. Topics include: small business development and government subsidies, approaches to land acquisition and disposition, private provision of public benefits through exactions, linkage, and inclusionary/incentive zoning, strategic capital investments, and urban redevelopment strategies. |
| EDEN 6351 |
Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
At the center of entrepreneurial activity is the individual entrepreneur combined with an opportunity to create something new and valuable. This course investigates the relation between the entrepreneur and the opportunity to ignite the creative spark that leads to this creation. Topics include who the entrepreneur is and the entrepreneur’s contribution to society, creative thinking, innovation, opportunity recognition, opportunity evaluation, franchising opportunities, global entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial resources. |
| EDEN 6352 |
Developing the Business Plan
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDEN 6351
Turning a viable entrepreneurial opportunity into valuable enterprise is a critical part of the entrepreneurial process. This course will use the development of a formal business plan to teach the student the process of turning an opportunity into a real enterprise. Topics include developing the marketing plan, financial plan, formal organization plan, and production/service plan. Additional topics will include tax issues, legal and regulatory issues, intellectual property protection, and risk management. |
| EDEN 6353 |
Nurturing and Growing the Fledgling Venture
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
This course investigates the early stages of a firm’s growth, which are critical to long-term success. Topics include financial analysis and control, sources of early-stage financing (both private and public), establishment of a strong customer base, human resource issues for early-stage firms, the basics of planning and budgeting, leadership, managing change, E-commerce, ethical behavior and social responsibility, and management for long-term growth. |
| EDEN 6354 |
Growing the Successful Venture
Cr. 3. (3-0) EDEN 6353
This course investigates the challenges and issues facing the entrepreneur as the firm grows and matures beyond the early stages. Topics include private and public funding sources, including going public; strategic planning; human resource issues for the growing firm; managing change; growth and expansion options; leadership; ethical behavior and social responsibility; succession planning; estate planning; and exit strategies. |
| EDEN 6355 |
Economic Development and Entrepreneurial Finance
Cr. 3. (3-0) Graduate standing
The course first examines the fundamentals of economic development finance, including an overview of economic development finance, business credit analysis, fixed asset financing, real estate financing, sources of private and public finance, and capital budgeting. Coverage also includes entrepreneurial finance designed to help managers make better investment and financing decisions in entrepreneurial settings, including venture capital and private equity. |
