BUS 4590 - Small Business Practicum

(3) Credit Hours

A project-based course where students, under the director of the instructor, serve as business consultants. Students work directly with entrepreneurial companies to help solve practical business problems such as situation analysis, market evaluation, strategy development and implementation/control capabilities. The course uses a combination of independent study, in-class lecture and discussion, written reports and working presentations to assist students in sharpening analytical and communication skills as they apply to understanding small business management. On demand. Prerequisites: FIN 3020, MGT 3110, MGT 3150, MKT 3130, MKT 3500 or ETR 3500 or department head approval. Corequisites: ETR 3400 or MGT 3400 or department head approval. Junior standing. Differential course fee will be assessed.