BUS 485 - Managing the Growing Entrepreneurial Venture

An interdisciplinary course emphasizing the application of entrepreneurial management concepts and strategies to the growth-oriented small business beyond the start-up stage to eventual maturity and harvest. Topics include venture opportunity analysis, stages of small business growth, making the transition from entrepreneur to entrepreneurial manager, formulating and implementing growth strategies, building an effective organization, marshaling organizational and financial resources for growth, managing under adversity, and managing rapid growth. Non School of Business students please see enrollment policy for eligibility.

Prerequisite(s): BUS 385 (C or higher), senior standing. Majors in the fall 2020 or later catalog must complete the pre-bus core with a min. of C- or higher before taking any 300/400 Business course. See enrollment policy for eligibility or contact the School of Business.
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Course Typically Offered: Spring only
Course Type: Business