Principles of Entrepreneurship

Do you have a desire to follow your passion, control your schedule, and a willingness to take risks and work hard? Do you have an innovative idea and want to start your own business but don’t know where to start? The right tools and knowledge about business plans, marketing, financing, and small business management will help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. In Principles of Entrepreneurship, students identify characteristics and traits of entrepreneurs and assess personal strengths and weaknesses for entrepreneurial success. This course focuses on the steps in starting a business; how the economy plays a role in small businesses; the basic principles of marketing, selling, distributing, and financing, and the workforce readiness skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Throughout the course, students focus on learning about and practicing their entrepreneurial mindset, a set of skills and attitudes that are personally and professionally beneficial.