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Entrepreneurship Minor at WIU-Quad Cities

Directed Electives (Choose One):

  • ACCT 200—Introduction to Accounting
  • ACCT 201—Principles of Financial Accounting
  • ACCT 307—Accounting for Managers and Management Decisions
  • ECON 232—Principles of Microeconomics II

Core Courses:

  • MGT 349—Principles of Management
  • MKTG 327—Principles of Marketing
  • FIN 311—Introduction to Finance
  • MGT 472—Entrepreneurship I
  • MGT 473—Entrepreneurship II
  • MGT 474G—Small Business Management

MGT 472 - Entrepreneurship I: The Concept

Are you ready to be different? Entrepreneurs are different, and are willing to take calculated risks. Many persons are intrigued by the idea of starting or having a business whether now, in the near future, or sometime further down the road. This course is the first in a three-course minor, and focuses on the foundation for creating and/or recognizing opportunities. Think you're not creative, and can't be innovative? You my be surprised to learn that you can learn to be more creative, and surprisingly resourceful.

Star number: 83739
Mondays and Wednesdays
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
Riverfront Room 239
Dr. Emeric Solymossy, PhD

Entrepreneurship

Course Requirements: We will have at least one research project, and several in-class and outside of class exercises, including creativity and feedback sessions. You will generate a conceptual business plan, and solicit feedback on the idea from friends, family, and outsiders.

Course Readings: The readings have not been assembled yet. Any required readings will either be available in PDF format, or available either on the used-book market or as a low-cost paperback.

Contact Information: E-Solymossy@wiu.edu

This class is open to all majors.