ENT 610. Entrepreneurship and Franchising.3 Credits.
Franchising is a $1 trillion direct sales business. To some financial analysts, franchising is the purest form of capitalism and entrepreneurship. This course looks at how entrepreneurs can expand their business model by adapting the franchise model. Students examine the benefits of franchising, and the hurdles and pitfalls to avoid. Participants use actual cases of entrepreneurs, develop a franchise model and make a final presentation to a panel of entrepreneurs and successful franchisors.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
ENT 620. Corporate Entrepreneurship.3 Credits.
This course is designed for intrapreneurs who want to apply their entrepreneurial spirit to innovate within established organizations, as well as for managers whose goal is to build and manage innovation processes in the organization. Students learn techniques and best practices that combine innovation strategies, start-up thinking and entrepreneurial methods to accomplish organizational innovation in its many forms, from product/service innovation and business model innovation, to innovation for social and environmental purposes. The course uses case studies, readings and projects.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
ENT 621. Entrepreneurship in Healthcare.3 Credits.
This course analyzes the core principles of entrepreneurship and how to create and launch a healthcare business. Topics covered will include how to: create the framework for a business, differentiate your business, identify a target market, create a marketing plan, and build the financial statements to support the business. The course will identify resources that will help launch and advance a healthcare business.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall
ENT 622. Healthcare Innovation.3 Credits.
This course explores the cutting-edge landscape of healthcare innovation, where technology, human-centered design, and entrepreneurial thinking converge to reshape patient experiences and system efficiency. Students will engage with breakthrough ideas in healthcare models, digital health, biotechnology, supply chain management, AI, care delivery approaches, and public health challenges. Through case studies, collaborative projects, and exposure to innovation ecosystems, the course empowers students to conceptualize and evaluate transformative solutions that improve outcomes, access, and equity across global healthcare contexts.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
ENT 625. Entrepreneurship.3 Credits.
The course deals with the creation and management of new businesses and the institutionalization of innovation in existing businesses. Students are introduced to a body of knowledge on the successful planning, implementation, and management of entrepreneurial ventures. The objective of the course is to provide the knowledge and the ability to identify and assess business opportunity and estimate the resource requirements necessary to success. Production of a business plan is required.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: As needed
ENT 640. Venture Capital & Private Equity.3 Credits.
This course covers key elements around private investments, including Angels, Venture Capital (VC), and Private Equity (PE). Over the course, students will be provided with a deep understanding of the mechanism underpinning various steps involved in private investments, from concept to real-world practice. Topics include, (1) general characteristics of investment modalities, (2) sources of capital, (3) valuation, (4) due diligence and market assessment, (5) elements of term sheet, (6) negotiation, and (7) exit strategies. The course covers several case studies of VC and PE funds from diverse sectors, including tech, software, biotech, AI, and manufacturing. It also includes individual- and group-based projects for assessing various funds, technologies, and due diligence.
Prerequisites: None
Offered: Every year, Fall