Master Syllabus BA2223, Entrepreneurship

Credits 3 Lab Hours 0 Lecture Hours 3 Clinical Hours 0
Course Description
A course designed to acquaint the prospective business owner with the background of business, characteristics of being an entrepreneur, rewards and penalties of owning your own business. A business plan to establish one's own business will be developed. Attention will be given to business protection and community relations. 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.

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.

Program and/or Department Mission Statement

Prepare students to obtain a job in mid-management or marketing position, possessing the skills to make them successful employees and employers.

Academic Year
AY2024-25
SCCC Outcomes

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 #9: Exhibit workplace skills to include respect for others, teamwork competence, attendance/punctuality, decision making, conflict resolution, truthfulness/honest, positive attitude, judgment, responsibility.

Course Outcomes
  • 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
Course Outline
  1. What is an Entrepreneur?
  2. What is Competitive Advantage?
  3. Business Models
  4. Who are Your Customers?
  5. The Financials.
  6. The Legal Structure.
  7. The Management Structure.
  8. Franchising and Harvesting a Business.
  9. Online Businesses.
  10. Customer Service.
Instructional Methods
  • Class lectures
  • Class discussion
  • Films and videos
  • Individual projects
Instructional Resources and Materials
  1. Textbook
  2. Teacher prepared handouts
  3. Guest speakers
  4. Overhead
  5. Computer Presentations
  6. Films and videos
  7. Periodicals
Methods of Assessment
  • Exams
  • Student participation
  • Assigned projects
  • Quizzes

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 9. Assessed through classroom projects and simulations that offer cases for decision-making and group participation.

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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.

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