Entrepreneurship For Engineers

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Author:

Jim Jindrick

Subject:

Business

Institution Name:

United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship

Collection:

USASBE Syllabus Exchange

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

Objectives: Create an awareness of the value of an entrepreneurial educational experience; create an awareness of the relationship between entrepreneurship and engineering; create an awareness of the role of entrepreneurs in the growth of the American and world economy; introduce the student to the psychological, cultural and economic nature of entrepreneurial activity in the US and the global community; create an awareness of the career paths available to the entrepreneur; introduce the skill sets characteristic of successful entrepreneurs, critical thinking, problem solving, can do attitude, planning and implementation; "thinking like an entrepreneur," recognizing opportunities, mobilizing resources, ideas, people and money; introduce the relationship between technological innovation and entrepreneurial activity; introduce the relationship between the research of the university and the commercialization of technology; introduce the student to the concept of the business plan as an accepted business practice for planning and critical thinking; introduce the student to the role of The University of Arizona's Office of Technology Transfer, Berger Entrepreneurship Program, Karl Eller Center, etc.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Syllabi

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

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