= '''Promoting Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship'''<br/> =
<span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.15999984741211px;">Although, Virginia State University's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is at it's developmental stagesstage. The university offers</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.15999984741211px;">Multiple programs and courses seek opportunities for their students to generate awareness and the importance gain an understanding of entrepreneurial fundamentals to students aspects by gaining an acumen in the classroom and there are many outlets available to help students realize this importance and get involved in a deeper waythen applying what is learned. Entrepreneurship is promoted well in multiple programs that include accounting, computer science, electrical and mechanical engineering, business administration and digital technology</span>
== <span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.15999984741211px;"></span>'''<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">According to Virginia State University's 2012 - 2014 Undergraduate Catalog, we offer the following undergraduate innovation or entrepreneurship courses / resources:</span>''' ==
*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">'''Reginald F. Lewis College of Business (RFLC): MGMT 444 – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Mgmt'''. '''''(As an Elective)'''''</span>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This course is an in-depth analysis of the entrepreneur’s role in conceptualizing, developing and managing small business ventures. Key personality and leadership traits of the entrepreneur are examined within the framework of risk-taking and new venture start-ups. The course is also designed to expose students to the problems and opportunities inherent in establishing and managing a small business and the techniques employed in launching and sustaining a new venture.</span>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prerequisites: COBU 301 AND COBU 302</span>
*'''<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Reginald F. Lew</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">is College of Business (RFLC): FINC 446 - Entrepreneurial Finance</span>'''
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This course examines small business start – up management with emphasis on financial decision-making for entrepreneurs, and the functions of investment banking institutions as they relate to small business capital acquisition and management. Also included are legal concerns and strategies for minority startup ventures. The case study method will be used.</span>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prerequisite: COBU 300 or equivalent</span>
*'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">College of Agriculture: AGEC 140 - Introduction to Agribusiness Entrepreneurship</span>'''
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an introductory course for all agricultural majors that will focus on the importance of business to the food and agricultural sector. The course will explore the mechanics of developing a business plan, applying the principles of marketing, management and finance.</span>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing</span>
*<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> '''College of Humanities and Social Sciences'''</span>''''''''''', '''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Department of Health, Physical Education Recreation and Dance - Minor: Sport Management (18 semester hours):</span>'''
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">This minor prepares students for careers as <span style="color:#ff8c00;">'''entrepreneurs'''</span>, producers, advertisers, public relations specialists, fund developers, event managers, consultants, sales representatives, sports researchers, and corporate executives in the collegiate, amateur, and professional sports industries.</span>
== '''<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">According to the Virginia State University's 2012 - 2014 Graduate Catalog, we offer the following undergraduate innovation or entrepreneurship courses:</span>'''<br/> ==
*== '''<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span>'''<span style="font-size: 12px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> </span>'''College of Engineering, Science and Technology: CSED 504 – Innovations in Distance Learning'''</span> ==
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The students will explore the latest innovations in "E - learning" technologies and environments as well as theoretical issues central to e-learning. The course will address online learning environments including online learning communities, communication and sharing tools, content creation tools, and communities of practice. Students will design and implement e-learning modules as pertinent to their content area.</span>
<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"></span> <span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The students will explore the latest innovations in "E - learning" technologies and environments as well as theoretical issues central to e-learning. The course will address online learning environments including online learning communities, communication and sharing tools, content creation tools, and communities of practice. Students will design and implement e-learning modules as pertinent to their content area.</span>
= '''Encouraging faculty innovation and entrepreneurship''' =