MDX310 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship

Course Description

Course Description

Having an entrepreneurial spirit and a good idea is a great foundation to starting your own business. But you may need a bit more to succeed. This course explores the different aspects of entrepreneurship and how entrepreneurs create and establish successful new ventures. It reviews issues and activities involved in starting a new business, including the decisions that must be made before an enterprise can be launched and established.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur
• Outline the eight stages of the entrepreneurial process
• Explain the discovery stage
• Describe the evaluation of the market for a new venture
• Outline ways to structure the venture
• Discuss the strategic planning process for an entrepreneur
• Describe the operational and financial planning needed for a new venture
• Outline how an entrepreneur develops and employs a business plan
• Describe the options for funding the new venture
• Discuss issues in implementing the plans for a new venture
• Recognize the ethical issues faced by entrepreneurs

Key Features

• Expert-supported
• Mobile-friendly
• Accessible
• Badge and credit-awarding
• Games & Flashcards
• Video content
• Real-world case studies
• Audio-enabled in app

Refund Policy

You may request a refund up to 5 days from the purchase date. The registration fee will only be refunded if less than 10% of the course has been completed. Completion percentage can be viewed on the Course Progress page from within the course.

Notes

This course has an "Ask the Expert" feature, which submits your questions directly to an expert in the field you are studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours.

This course does not require any additional purchases of supplementary materials.

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive IACET CEUs. Learners will have three attempts at all graded assessments.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Certificate in Entrepreneurship : Certificate in Entrepreneurship
• Entrepreneurship (ACE CREDIT) : Entrepreneurship (ACE CREDIT)