For each unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.
Outcome #1: Read with comprehension, be critical of what they read, and apply knowledge gained from their reading to broader issues of the day.
Outcome #2: Communicate ideas clearly and proficiently in writing, appropriately adjusting content and arrangement for varying audiences, purposes, and situations.
Outcome #5: Demonstrate the ability to think critically by gathering facts, generating insights, analyzing data, and evaluating information.
Outcome #6: Exhibit skills in information and technological literacy.
Outcome #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.
Analyze the importance of Entrepreneurship to the economy
Analyze the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
Examine Business Growth as it relates to the Entrepreneur
Analyze ideas and opportunities in business
Create an effective business plan
- What is an Entrepreneur?
- What is Competitive Advantage?
- Business Models
- Who are Your Customers?
- The Financials.
- The Legal Structure.
- The Management Structure.
- Franchising and Harvesting a Business.
- Online Businesses.
- Customer Service.
Class lectures
Class discussion
Films and videos
Individual projects
Textbook
Teacher prepared handouts
Guest speakers
Whiteboard
Overhead
Computer Presentations
Films and videos
Periodicals
Exams
Student participation
Assigned projects
Quizzes
Outcome 1. Assessed through assigned reading material and electronic research.
Outcome 2. Assessed through classroom presentations, student participation, and various assigned projects.
Outcome 5. Assessed through projects requiring evaluation and application of course material.
Outcome 6. Assessed through projects using the Internet, PowerPoint presentations and electronically prepared brochures.
Outcome 9. Assessed through classroom projects and simulations that offer cases for decision making and group participation.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Seward County Community College will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations. Students should identify themselves to the Mental Health Counselor at 620-417-1106 or go to the Student Success Center in the Hobble Academic building, room A149.