BET 340Essentials of Entrepreneurial Planning and Execution
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Engineering
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 7 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: scheduled, 2 lecture sections. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
Entrepreneurial success starts with finding a solution to a problem and then creating the right strategy to bring it to market. The final step in the process is explored in this course, the disciplined execution of strategy. A broad range of skills are required to do this including understanding founder and team dynamics, hiring and firing, cash flow management, project management, developing suitable equity structures and compensation, pitching, fundraising, internal and external communications, and people skills. This course explores the business skills and knowledge needed to take a new venture, whether it is a startup or part of an existing organization, from strategy to market.
Prerequisites
None listed.
Antirequisites
None listed.
Notes
Leads to
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4853 | 30 / 70 | Th 18:30–21:20 |
Winter 2027 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 4666 | 0 / 70 | W 18:30–21:20 |
| LEC 701 | 1952 | 26 / 9999 | Online or by arrangement |
Reviewed on UW Flow
69% liked it70% easy30% useful
From 13 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
As a student who was very excited to pursue the entrepreneurial specialization as an AFM student, I was very saddened to see how the course was being evaluated and assessed. From my experience, I do not recommend this course to those who are uncomfortable with revenue being a proxy for a successful startup, and putting your own capital to start a business, as this is a requirement for the 30% group project. Many students would like to know how to approach creating a startup rather than being pushed into it. Although this course is meant to teach students about execution, revenue should not equal marks or a successful startup. Yes, if someone is willing to give you money, it does reflect a…
May 2026 · didn’t like it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
Horatio is a very cool person but not a good prof. He spends a lot of time in his open remarks, which basically tells us nothing. He has slideshows posted on LEARN but we NEVER use them in class. During the 3-hour class time, we only do Jeopardy (which is part of your grade, and the questions aren't even from slides). It depends on your clicking speed, too luck-based for my liking. AND he is OBSESSED with this virtual marketplace simulation where groups of 5 students basically create a bike company and compete against each other (like sales, production, market share...) Again, this is luck-based and depends on what groupmates/ opponents you get. Otherwise there are 4 assignments outside of…
May 2024 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Discussed on r/uwaterloo
7 posts and comments in 7 threads mention BET 340, September 2018 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.
Fall 2022
Has anyone taken BET 340? 1 point, 2 comments
Spring 2022
BET 340 or BET 450 1 point, 1 comment
BET320/340 1 point, 1 comment
Fall 2021
Thoughts on BET 320 vs BET 340? 0 points, 0 comments
Fall 2020
Thoughts on BET courses? 1 point, 7 comments
u/coconutboi: “… BET 400: Marketing foundations for Early stage ventures BET 460: Business Negotiation BET 340: Essentials of Entrepreneurial Planning and Execution BET 320: Entrepreneurial Strategy BET 450: Leadership BET 430: Sales Fundamentals”
Winter 2020
Has anyone taken BET340 or had Marc Hurwitz as a prof? 3 points, 2 comments
Fall 2018
Can someone suggest the easiest course depth that I can get for my CS degree requirement? I was planning on doing Econ 101->201->301 but willing to take anything else if it's easier 5 points, 13 comments
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u/UWSE2019: “BET 100, 320, 340. BET 100 was online and extremely birdy (spent maybe 10 hrs total on the course). A bit boring though. BET 320 and 340 had good profs. Not too much work, and very applicable concepts. I did all 3 courses in one term.”
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