BET 611Applied Business Leadership Skills for Entrepreneurs

The course provides students with the opportunity to develop a range of soft skills and business acumen necessary to maximize the likelihood of success in an entrepreneurial environment. Topics include written and oral communication skills, business planning, leadership skills, raising capital, produce development, negatiation skills and sales management. A wide range of applied approaches is used, including integrated cases, simulations, and hands-on work with local companies. A team-based approach is frequently used.