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Miami University 1
Entrepreneurship (ESP)
ESP 101. Entrepreneurship Foundations. (1)
This sprint course will provide a hands-on approach to understanding
entrepreneurship in start-up, social, and corporate settings.
The course will analyze and investigate the current trends and
opportunities in entrepreneurship. Students will meet with and
learn from successful entrepreneurs about their lives and work
as entrepreneurs. The course will focus on the skills and tactics
necessary to succeed in various entrepreneurial settings, and discuss
how students can apply these skills to their personal and professional
passions and interests. By collaborating with like-minded peers
and award winning faculty, students will learn what it takes to turn
"possibilities" into "probabilities".
ESP 102. Startup Bootcamp: Inception to Prototype. (1)
This course immerses students in the methods and practices of
starting a business. In a fast-paced environment, for the duration of
one weekend, students learn how to build companies, teams and
insight. Over the course of the weekend, students will present ideas,
form teams, and create a business model canvas. They will pitch
their business concepts to real investors and practitioners, who will
provide mentorship, coaching and feedback. The course is designed
to integrate decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, and
leadership skills in an environment similar to that of the startup
business world. The course will provide an understanding of the tools
necessary to succeed in any business venture.
ESP 130. Special Topics and Student Projects I. (1-3)
Introductory level course focused on a special topic and/or
interdisciplinary student project.
Cross-listed with CEC.
ESP 151. Rewards of an Entrepreneurial Life. (1)
This first year seminar is required for all participants in the
Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC). Through
readings, discussions, teaching cases, guest speakers and field trips
students will learn what it means to be an entrepreneur and how
they can use entrepreneurship to pursue passions in business, their
community and personal lives. Students will be exposed to both the
rewards associated with entrepreneurship and the challenges such
as work/life balance. Students will be given an opportunity to use the
course content to develop and execute a community service project
as part of their ELLC experience.
ESP 177. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 201. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Models.
(3)
Topics include requirements and challenges of successful
entrepreneurship, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs,
the life cycle stages of a business, careers and opportunities for
entrepreneurship. Pre-/Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 230. Special Topics and Student Projects II. (1-3)
Fundamental activities in the research and implementation of a
special topic and/or interdisciplinary student project.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with CEC.
ESP 251. Entrepreneurial Value Creation and Capture. (3)
In this class, students will focus on the marketing and financial
issues confronting entrepreneurial venture. This course looks at
the challenges entrepreneurs face in attempting to start, grow and
build ventures, specifically aspects related to customer acquisition,
customer retention, and capital resources. Students are exposed to
tools, concepts, and approaches related to marketing and financial
operations of entrepreneurial ventures with emphasis on the
application of this material using a series of real-world cases and
examples. Class environment is highly interactive and experiential.
Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 252. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creativity and Organization. (3)
In this class, students will learn concepts of leadership and creativity
as it relates to the organization of entrepreneurial ventures. Students
will learn the role of creative thinking and leadership models in the
growth of entrepreneurial organizations. In both parts of the class, the
environment is highly interactive and experiential.
Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 277. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 293. Entrepreneurship: Dilemmas and Debates. (1)
Successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs explore unique
challenges, controversies, and choices encountered in starting and
growing new ventures.
ESP 321. Startup Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course explores the concepts, opportunities and challenges
associated with starting a business with limited resources. In this
class, students will focus on aspects of starting and growing new
ventures. Topics include how to identify resources available to startup
entrepreneurs, how to source and recruit talent, how to identify
technology needs for various business types, and how to identify
appropriate legal and political paperwork. Students will also learn
from successful founders and startup entrepreneurs through guest
speakers, class discussions or startup visits. This is the first of three
courses as part of the Startup Entrepreneurship Track within the
Entrepreneurship Curriculum.
Prerequisite: ESP 201 or approval from academic advisor.
ESP 330. Professional Practice. (0-1; maximum 2)
Students participating in an internship program register for this
course during the semester they are on work assignment.
Prerequisite: permission of departmental internship coordinator
for one hour of credit with a minimum of 55 hours earned and a
sponsoring faculty member prior to the start of the internship.
Cross-listed with ACC/BLS/BUS/ECO/FIN/ISA/MGT/MKT.
ESP 331. Social Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges
associated with building and growing enterprises that are both self-
sustaining and focused on a social mission. Students will engage
in an experiential learning process with others to develop a better
understanding of the domain of social entrepreneurship including
the development, measurement and assessment of various social
enterprises.
2 Entrepreneurship (ESP)
ESP 340. Internship. (0-20)
ESP 341. Corporate Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course focuses on the value and use of entrepreneurial thinking
and behavior in large, corporate and/or public organizations.
Students will examine both the benefits and challenges of acting
like an entrepreneur when they may not be the owner or CEO of the
organization, or be a part of a much larger, complex organization.
These concepts are introduced through research, cases and
conversations with successful intrapraneurs.
Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 351. Creativity in Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course will explore the application of creative thinking in
addressing business opportunities and problems, especially within an
entrepreneurial context. The course takes a systematic approach to
creating, evaluating, refining and selling breakthrough ideas. Students
will be exposed to a number of techniques, concepts and methods
useful in managing the creative process in individual and group
contexts with emphasis on accountability for creative quality. Class is
highly interactive and experiential. This is the first of three courses as
part of the Creativity Track within the Entrepreneurship Curriculum.
ESP 377. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 401. Entrepreneurship: New Ventures. (3)
This course examines the venture creation process within a startup
ecosystem. ESP 401 explores a variety of issues surrounding
new venture creation, including how to recognize and assess an
opportunity, the process and steps in starting a new venture, the
financials of the new business, determining and acquiring resource
needs, marketing requirements, deal structure and exit strategy,
technology issues, legal and ethical issues and creating a written
business plan in support of the new venture. Small teams are formed
to work on a new business venture, which is presented in an oral
presentation and written business model.
ESP 461. Entrepreneurial Consulting. (3)
Student teams apply a problem-solving methodology by consulting
with selected entrepreneurial organizations that have requested
assitance. Each selected company will have a wide range of
entrepreneurial challenges crossing the fields of finance, marketing,
accounting, production, human resources, information systems,
strategic and tactical planning, growth or down-sizing problems,
procurement issues, inventory control, quality control and forecasting.
Through this consulting experience, students learn to integrate and
apply their business knowledge to "real-world" settings and to test
their analytical skills by solving complex entrepreneurial business
problems.
ESP 477. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 481. Technology, Products & Ventures. (3)
An interdisciplinary perspective on the interfaces between new
product development, innovation, and technology. Examines product
development capability as an essential element of successful business
strategy and a key component of an "entrepreneurial mindset."
Students develop a working prototype for a new product and a
comprehensive new product plan.
ESP 490. Special Topics in Entrepreneurship. (1-3; maximum 6)
Issue oriented seminar for juniors or seniors focusing on a
contemporary topic related to the rewards, requirements
and challenges associated with entrepreneurship in different
environments.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
ESP 677. Independent Studies. (1-5)
doc_195964038.pdf
In such a detailed paper in regard to entrepreneurship dilemmas and debates.
Miami University 1
Entrepreneurship (ESP)
ESP 101. Entrepreneurship Foundations. (1)
This sprint course will provide a hands-on approach to understanding
entrepreneurship in start-up, social, and corporate settings.
The course will analyze and investigate the current trends and
opportunities in entrepreneurship. Students will meet with and
learn from successful entrepreneurs about their lives and work
as entrepreneurs. The course will focus on the skills and tactics
necessary to succeed in various entrepreneurial settings, and discuss
how students can apply these skills to their personal and professional
passions and interests. By collaborating with like-minded peers
and award winning faculty, students will learn what it takes to turn
"possibilities" into "probabilities".
ESP 102. Startup Bootcamp: Inception to Prototype. (1)
This course immerses students in the methods and practices of
starting a business. In a fast-paced environment, for the duration of
one weekend, students learn how to build companies, teams and
insight. Over the course of the weekend, students will present ideas,
form teams, and create a business model canvas. They will pitch
their business concepts to real investors and practitioners, who will
provide mentorship, coaching and feedback. The course is designed
to integrate decision making, critical thinking, problem solving, and
leadership skills in an environment similar to that of the startup
business world. The course will provide an understanding of the tools
necessary to succeed in any business venture.
ESP 130. Special Topics and Student Projects I. (1-3)
Introductory level course focused on a special topic and/or
interdisciplinary student project.
Cross-listed with CEC.
ESP 151. Rewards of an Entrepreneurial Life. (1)
This first year seminar is required for all participants in the
Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC). Through
readings, discussions, teaching cases, guest speakers and field trips
students will learn what it means to be an entrepreneur and how
they can use entrepreneurship to pursue passions in business, their
community and personal lives. Students will be exposed to both the
rewards associated with entrepreneurship and the challenges such
as work/life balance. Students will be given an opportunity to use the
course content to develop and execute a community service project
as part of their ELLC experience.
ESP 177. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 201. Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Business Models.
(3)
Topics include requirements and challenges of successful
entrepreneurship, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs,
the life cycle stages of a business, careers and opportunities for
entrepreneurship. Pre-/Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 230. Special Topics and Student Projects II. (1-3)
Fundamental activities in the research and implementation of a
special topic and/or interdisciplinary student project.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Cross-listed with CEC.
ESP 251. Entrepreneurial Value Creation and Capture. (3)
In this class, students will focus on the marketing and financial
issues confronting entrepreneurial venture. This course looks at
the challenges entrepreneurs face in attempting to start, grow and
build ventures, specifically aspects related to customer acquisition,
customer retention, and capital resources. Students are exposed to
tools, concepts, and approaches related to marketing and financial
operations of entrepreneurial ventures with emphasis on the
application of this material using a series of real-world cases and
examples. Class environment is highly interactive and experiential.
Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 252. Entrepreneurial Mindset: Creativity and Organization. (3)
In this class, students will learn concepts of leadership and creativity
as it relates to the organization of entrepreneurial ventures. Students
will learn the role of creative thinking and leadership models in the
growth of entrepreneurial organizations. In both parts of the class, the
environment is highly interactive and experiential.
Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 277. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 293. Entrepreneurship: Dilemmas and Debates. (1)
Successful and unsuccessful entrepreneurs explore unique
challenges, controversies, and choices encountered in starting and
growing new ventures.
ESP 321. Startup Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course explores the concepts, opportunities and challenges
associated with starting a business with limited resources. In this
class, students will focus on aspects of starting and growing new
ventures. Topics include how to identify resources available to startup
entrepreneurs, how to source and recruit talent, how to identify
technology needs for various business types, and how to identify
appropriate legal and political paperwork. Students will also learn
from successful founders and startup entrepreneurs through guest
speakers, class discussions or startup visits. This is the first of three
courses as part of the Startup Entrepreneurship Track within the
Entrepreneurship Curriculum.
Prerequisite: ESP 201 or approval from academic advisor.
ESP 330. Professional Practice. (0-1; maximum 2)
Students participating in an internship program register for this
course during the semester they are on work assignment.
Prerequisite: permission of departmental internship coordinator
for one hour of credit with a minimum of 55 hours earned and a
sponsoring faculty member prior to the start of the internship.
Cross-listed with ACC/BLS/BUS/ECO/FIN/ISA/MGT/MKT.
ESP 331. Social Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course introduces students to the opportunities and challenges
associated with building and growing enterprises that are both self-
sustaining and focused on a social mission. Students will engage
in an experiential learning process with others to develop a better
understanding of the domain of social entrepreneurship including
the development, measurement and assessment of various social
enterprises.
2 Entrepreneurship (ESP)
ESP 340. Internship. (0-20)
ESP 341. Corporate Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course focuses on the value and use of entrepreneurial thinking
and behavior in large, corporate and/or public organizations.
Students will examine both the benefits and challenges of acting
like an entrepreneur when they may not be the owner or CEO of the
organization, or be a part of a much larger, complex organization.
These concepts are introduced through research, cases and
conversations with successful intrapraneurs.
Co-requisite: ESP 101.
ESP 351. Creativity in Entrepreneurship. (3)
This course will explore the application of creative thinking in
addressing business opportunities and problems, especially within an
entrepreneurial context. The course takes a systematic approach to
creating, evaluating, refining and selling breakthrough ideas. Students
will be exposed to a number of techniques, concepts and methods
useful in managing the creative process in individual and group
contexts with emphasis on accountability for creative quality. Class is
highly interactive and experiential. This is the first of three courses as
part of the Creativity Track within the Entrepreneurship Curriculum.
ESP 377. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 401. Entrepreneurship: New Ventures. (3)
This course examines the venture creation process within a startup
ecosystem. ESP 401 explores a variety of issues surrounding
new venture creation, including how to recognize and assess an
opportunity, the process and steps in starting a new venture, the
financials of the new business, determining and acquiring resource
needs, marketing requirements, deal structure and exit strategy,
technology issues, legal and ethical issues and creating a written
business plan in support of the new venture. Small teams are formed
to work on a new business venture, which is presented in an oral
presentation and written business model.
ESP 461. Entrepreneurial Consulting. (3)
Student teams apply a problem-solving methodology by consulting
with selected entrepreneurial organizations that have requested
assitance. Each selected company will have a wide range of
entrepreneurial challenges crossing the fields of finance, marketing,
accounting, production, human resources, information systems,
strategic and tactical planning, growth or down-sizing problems,
procurement issues, inventory control, quality control and forecasting.
Through this consulting experience, students learn to integrate and
apply their business knowledge to "real-world" settings and to test
their analytical skills by solving complex entrepreneurial business
problems.
ESP 477. Independent Studies. (0-5)
ESP 481. Technology, Products & Ventures. (3)
An interdisciplinary perspective on the interfaces between new
product development, innovation, and technology. Examines product
development capability as an essential element of successful business
strategy and a key component of an "entrepreneurial mindset."
Students develop a working prototype for a new product and a
comprehensive new product plan.
ESP 490. Special Topics in Entrepreneurship. (1-3; maximum 6)
Issue oriented seminar for juniors or seniors focusing on a
contemporary topic related to the rewards, requirements
and challenges associated with entrepreneurship in different
environments.
Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
ESP 677. Independent Studies. (1-5)
doc_195964038.pdf