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Entrepreneurship Concentration
DePaul's Entrepreneurship program is an internationally recognized, award-winning program. Success magazine ranked DePaul among the Top 25 MBA Entrepreneurship Programs nationally since 1995, and most recently, our program was ranked number two. The program is designed for individuals who are preparing to start their own businesses, or who are managing innovative processes in established firms.
The opportunities for creating and growing new enterprises have never been greater as markets open and expand world-wide. in today's fast-paced environment, success depends upon the implementation of great ideas, and knowing how to stimulate and sustain the creativity of an entrepreneurial firm. Innovative and challenging coursework is led by expert faculty and practicing entrepreneurs, and direct and intense contact with renowned entrepreneurial leaders is emphasized.
The Entrepreneurship concentration will provide you with the skills and abilities needed to
:: Think creatively and generate new business ideas
:: Develop your business idea through market analysis
:: Write a business plan
:: Assess your entrepreneurial leadership skills
:: Implement successful growth strategies
:: Build an entrepreneurial spirit within established firms
:: Consult for area businesses
:: Interact directly with entrepreneurs and innovators
Requirements
DePaul's program is based on life-cycle issues of changing firms (pre-venture, start-up, growth and maturity), spin-offs, team and leadership issues. All courses are based on real "life & live" case studies. The curriculum provides interrelated courses and learning experiences that focus on how to deal with complex and ill-defined management issues across functional business areas.
to complete the three-course concentration, students must take:
:: Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management (MGT 570)
Students must also take any two of the following:
:: Growth Strategies for The Emerging Enterprise (MGT 521)
:: Financing New Ventures (MGT/FIN 571)
:: Corporate Ventures and Intrepreneurship (MGT 572)
:: Creativity in Business (MGT 573)
:: Management of Innovation and Technological Change (MGT 590)
:: Special Topics (MGT 798)
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