Subject: ENTP

Term: Spring 2024

ENTP 222: Social Entrepreneurship: Igniting Social Change (100/10925)

TR 01:00-02:15 PM Jan 16-Apr 29

Cashon, T

Social entrepreneurs aspire to achieve systemic impact by launching new ventures and organizations to address problems such as poverty, inequity, and climate change. They are dedicated to deeply understanding the problem, then applying entrepreneurial thinking to create innovative solutions and services that create lasting change in an impactful, scalable, and sustainable way. Through case studies, invited speakers, and classroom discussions, students will progressively develop an understanding of the broader systems in which social or environmental challenges exist in order to investigate and identify solutions that benefit both communities and society as a whole. Topics explored in this course include the various social enterprise models (for-profit, non-profit, and hybrid), social impact theory, mindsets and motivations of social entrepreneurs, Human Centered Design methodology, obtaining and managing resources, and evaluating success. The course culminates with students gaining hands-on experience by working in teams to develop a social venture plan.

ENTP 301: Entrepreneurial Strategy (100/1224)

TR 02:30-03:45 PM Jan 16-Apr 29

Buchter, M

This course is designed to show students how to identify potential business opportunities, determine what constitutes a good business model, and to strategically implement a business proposal. Topics of focus include an overview of the entrepreneurial process, determinants of venture success in high tech and other business environments, and strategies for industry entry and venture growth.