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Within this detailed paper relating to acu entrepreneurship fellows.
MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST 9 HOURS
COURSES
ACU ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
BUSA 120 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
A broad preview of business and entrepreneurial thinking. Topics
include accounting, finance, information systems, management
and marketing.
MGMT 419 GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUR
This course examines different aspects of operating an entrepre-
neurial venture in other countries, including economic, political,
and cultural influences. This course is offered exclusively through
study abroad programs outside the United States and will include
a focus on unique issues associated with the particular country or
region being visited.
MGMT 430 ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE
MANAGEMENT
Focuses on the challenges of managing an entrepreneurial
enterprise effectively throughout the launch and growth phases of
a venture. Students will learn the importance of developing and
implementing systems and processes in such areas as operations,
human resources and legal issues.
MGMT 320 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Social Entrepreneurship will prepare students to start or join a
business that has a social mission at its core. These businesses
may utilize for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid structures. Topics
covered include personal and organizational mission, balancing
mission and profit, choosing the optimal structure, networking,
social media, measuring success, and expansion.
MGMT 305 FOUNDATIONS OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Introduces students to the entrepreneurial process. Students will
examine entrepreneurship as a calling in their life and career and
assess their own aspirations and skills as they relate to entrepre-
neurship. The course also includes a focus on opportunity
recognition and evaluation.
FIN 420 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
This course is focused on the financial aspects of a new venture
from idea to operation to harvest. The course will help students
develop understanding and proficiency with respect to the
concepts and tools of entrepreneurial finance and help foster an
entrepreneurial spirit.
ECON 438 INTERNATIONAL POVERTY AND
DEVELOPMENT
Global poverty and development, including challenges facing
economically poor countries and individuals, material and
non-material views of poverty, relief and development paradigms
and organizations, and assessment and intervention tools used by
development agencies.
MGMT 440 / FIN 440: CASH AND
VALUATION FOR STARTUPS
Hosted at the Acton School of Business in Austin, Texas, this
course is designed to be an intensive exploration of valuing
businesses. The unique case-based course taught by industry
experts is invaluable for students seeking to understand the
economics of their future company.
HON 440: STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY
Students will work in teams to evaluate giving opportunities with
Abilene non-profits. At the end of the course, teams will make
recommendations to the entire class, which will serve as a
foundation's board of directors and decide how and where to
distribute at least $15,000 in funding. Through the process,
students will also be asked to develop a personal approach to
philanthropy that will serve them in their future giving.
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MGMT 432 LAUNCHING THE VENTURE
Provides hands-on experience in the process of launching a
business. Topics will be introduced primarily through preparation
of a written business plan for an actual venture which the student
plans to implement in the future. Students will submit drafts of
the plan and make oral presentations throughout the course.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
ACU ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
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MEMBER
OFFICER
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
.5 PTS
2 PTS
1 PT
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
.5 PTS
2 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
MEMBER
OFFICER
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
.5 PTS
2 PTS
1 PT
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
EMPLOYEES
CEO OR EXECUTIVE TEAM
ATTEND NETWORKING EVENTS
MENTOR PROGRAMMING
.5 PTS
2 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITION
FINALIST IN COMPETITION
WIN COMPETITION
.5 PTS
.5 PTS
1 PT
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - DAY
ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - WEEK
SERVE ON PLANNING COMMITTEE
.5 PTS
3 PTS
3 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CENTRAL AMERICA
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CHINA
TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EUROPE
FALL BREAK IN SILICON VALLEY
2 PTS
2 PTS
2 PTS
2 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
MUST EARN AT LEAST 18 POINTS
doc_140138270.pdf
Within this detailed paper relating to acu entrepreneurship fellows.
MUST COMPLETE AT LEAST 9 HOURS
COURSES
ACU ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
BUSA 120 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS
A broad preview of business and entrepreneurial thinking. Topics
include accounting, finance, information systems, management
and marketing.
MGMT 419 GLOBAL ENTREPRENEUR
This course examines different aspects of operating an entrepre-
neurial venture in other countries, including economic, political,
and cultural influences. This course is offered exclusively through
study abroad programs outside the United States and will include
a focus on unique issues associated with the particular country or
region being visited.
MGMT 430 ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURE
MANAGEMENT
Focuses on the challenges of managing an entrepreneurial
enterprise effectively throughout the launch and growth phases of
a venture. Students will learn the importance of developing and
implementing systems and processes in such areas as operations,
human resources and legal issues.
MGMT 320 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Social Entrepreneurship will prepare students to start or join a
business that has a social mission at its core. These businesses
may utilize for-profit, nonprofit, or hybrid structures. Topics
covered include personal and organizational mission, balancing
mission and profit, choosing the optimal structure, networking,
social media, measuring success, and expansion.
MGMT 305 FOUNDATIONS OF
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Introduces students to the entrepreneurial process. Students will
examine entrepreneurship as a calling in their life and career and
assess their own aspirations and skills as they relate to entrepre-
neurship. The course also includes a focus on opportunity
recognition and evaluation.
FIN 420 ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE
This course is focused on the financial aspects of a new venture
from idea to operation to harvest. The course will help students
develop understanding and proficiency with respect to the
concepts and tools of entrepreneurial finance and help foster an
entrepreneurial spirit.
ECON 438 INTERNATIONAL POVERTY AND
DEVELOPMENT
Global poverty and development, including challenges facing
economically poor countries and individuals, material and
non-material views of poverty, relief and development paradigms
and organizations, and assessment and intervention tools used by
development agencies.
MGMT 440 / FIN 440: CASH AND
VALUATION FOR STARTUPS
Hosted at the Acton School of Business in Austin, Texas, this
course is designed to be an intensive exploration of valuing
businesses. The unique case-based course taught by industry
experts is invaluable for students seeking to understand the
economics of their future company.
HON 440: STRATEGIC PHILANTHROPY
Students will work in teams to evaluate giving opportunities with
Abilene non-profits. At the end of the course, teams will make
recommendations to the entire class, which will serve as a
foundation's board of directors and decide how and where to
distribute at least $15,000 in funding. Through the process,
students will also be asked to develop a personal approach to
philanthropy that will serve them in their future giving.
"#$%&"% '() ''*"+$%+(,&"-. +/-
0#( 1#(+ ) $0#(1&%) #$
MGMT 432 LAUNCHING THE VENTURE
Provides hands-on experience in the process of launching a
business. Topics will be introduced primarily through preparation
of a written business plan for an actual venture which the student
plans to implement in the future. Students will submit drafts of
the plan and make oral presentations throughout the course.
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
ACU ENTREPRENEURSHIP FELLOWS
ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
"+#
2)3/"&% 4+$%-(+*
*5()$'6#&(/
+$&"%-*
+$% $+%2#(7
*%&(%-5 2++7
*%-/8 &6(#&/ 9 /#1+*%)" %()5*
MEMBER
OFFICER
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
.5 PTS
2 PTS
1 PT
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
.5 PTS
2 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
MEMBER
OFFICER
NATIONAL CONFERENCE
.5 PTS
2 PTS
1 PT
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
EMPLOYEES
CEO OR EXECUTIVE TEAM
ATTEND NETWORKING EVENTS
MENTOR PROGRAMMING
.5 PTS
2 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITION
FINALIST IN COMPETITION
WIN COMPETITION
.5 PTS
.5 PTS
1 PT
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - DAY
ACTIVE PARTICIPANT - WEEK
SERVE ON PLANNING COMMITTEE
.5 PTS
3 PTS
3 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CENTRAL AMERICA
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN CHINA
TECH ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN EUROPE
FALL BREAK IN SILICON VALLEY
2 PTS
2 PTS
2 PTS
2 PTS
ACTIVITY POINTS/SEMESTER
MUST EARN AT LEAST 18 POINTS
doc_140138270.pdf