This course will explore the earlier stages of the entrepreneurial venture process across four modules. The modules will examine the nature of growth and error in entrepreneurial settings and how to manage resources in those settings. In addition, the modules will explore the emergence of entrepreneurial opportunities, the formulation of ideas in relation to those opportunities, and how those opportunities and ideas influence entrepreneurial phenomena. Finally, the course will focus on how business concepts underlie compelling entrepreneurial missions that provide guidance to the evolution of a venture’s business model and future strategic planning.
Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation
Entrepreneurship I: Laying the Foundation
This course is part of Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
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Instructor: Thomas E. Parkinson
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals
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18 hours (approximately)
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This course is part of the Innovation: From Creativity to Entrepreneurship Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
You will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course.
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2 videos7 readings1 quiz1 discussion prompt
This module is focused on how an innovator can get started on his or her entrepreneurial journey.
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4 videos2 readings4 quizzes
This module will focus on how entrepreneurs can distill a new venture opportunity into a value proposition that resonates with customers.
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4 videos2 readings4 quizzes1 peer review
This module is focused on how entrepreneurs can build and motivate teams.
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4 videos2 readings4 quizzes
This module focuses on finding customers.
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4 videos4 readings4 quizzes1 peer review1 plugin
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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This course is part of the following degree programs offered by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. If you are admitted and enroll, your coursework can count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.
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