Class Lab Credit

    ENTREPRENEURSHIP

    Effective Term – Fall 2008 [2008*03] – SBCC 01/18/08 ETR 210 Intro to Entrepreneurship 3 0 3 Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

This course provides a survey of the starting and operating of an entrepreneurial venture. Topics include new venture

    creation, the business plan, economics of the business, determining resource needs and acquiring resources, marketing,

    technology, leadership skills, and business ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an

    understanding of entrepreneurship concepts and how to use the entrepreneurial mindset to succeed in their careers.

    Effective Term – Fall 2008 [2008*03] – SBCC 01/18/08 ETR 215 Law for Entrepreneurs 3 0 3 Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

This course introduces students to basic legal concepts specifically relevant to a business start-up venture. Topics

    include bailments and documents of title, nature and form of sales, risk and property rights, obligations and

    performance, business organizations, and agency and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to assess

    the legal responsibilities of a business start-up.

    Effective Term – Fall 2008 [2008*03] – SBCC 01/18/08 ETR 220 Innovation and Creativity 3 0 3 Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

This course provides a study of developing and enhancing individual and organizational creativity and innovation.

    Topics include that innovation needs to be applied to products, services, and processes to increase competitive

    advantages and add value to businesses. Upon completion, students should be able to apply innovation and creativity

    principles in the work place.

    Effective Term – Fall 2008 [2008*03] – SBCC 01/18/08 ETR 230 Entrepreneur Marketing 3 0 3 Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

This course covers the techniques to correctly research and define the target market to increase sales for start up

    businesses or to expand current businesses. Topics include how to target market and meet customers’ needs with a

    limited budget in the early stages of the life of a start up business. Upon completion, students should be able to

    demonstrate an understanding of how to correctly target market for a start-up business with limited resources.

    Effective Term – Fall 2008 [2008*03] – SBCC 01/18/08 ETR 240 Funding for Entrepreneurs 3 0 3 Prerequisites: ACC 120

    Corequisites: None

This course provides a focus on the financial issues and needs confronting entrepreneurs attempting to grow their

    businesses by attracting startup and growth capital. Topics include sources of funding including angel investors,

    venture capital, IPO’s, private placement, banks, suppliers, buyers, partners, and the government. Upon completion,

    students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of how to effectively finance a business venture.

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     Class Lab Credit

Effective Term – Fall 2008 [2008*03] – SBCC 01/18/08

    ETR 270 Entrepreneurship Issues 3 0 3

    Prerequisites: None

    Corequisites: None

This course introduces current and emerging entrepreneurship issues and opportunities. Topics include franchising,

    import/export, small business taxes, legal structures, negotiations, contract management, and time management. Upon

    completion, students should be able to apply a variety of analytical and decision-making requirements to start a new

    business.

See the SEL and SEM prefixes for generic Selected Topics and Seminar course descriptions.

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