DTE 505 Entrepreneurial Management and Finance

This course introduces students to the major activities and concepts in entrepreneurship to successfully manage a female-owned small business. The course will also address how gender influences entrepreneurship, innovation, and small business and how to overcome these gender-related barriers. Students will learn the major areas of small business operations such as human resource management, recruiting, financial statements, sources of capital, partnerships, legal setup, sales, and customer service. Equipped with this knowledge, students will create a draft diverse business model canvas they will use throughout the program to assist with the launch of their company, product, or service. Pre-requisite(s): DTE 500, DTE 501 or permission of Program Chair or designate. Co-requisite(s): None. 3 semester hours