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<span style="font-family:georgia,serif;"><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 stage. The university offers</span><span style="color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20.15999984741211px;">&nbsp;opportunities for their students to gain an understanding of entrepreneurial aspects by gaining an acumen in the classroom and then applying what is learned. &nbsp;</span></span>  

*<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">'''Reginald F. Lewis College of Business (RFLC): &nbsp;MGMT 444 – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Mgmt'''. '''''(As an Elective)'''''</span> <span style="font-family:georgia,serif;">This&nbsp; course&nbsp; is&nbsp; an&nbsp; in-depth&nbsp; analysis&nbsp; of&nbsp; the&nbsp; entrepreneur’s&nbsp; role&nbsp; in&nbsp; conceptualizing,&nbsp;&nbsp; developing and&nbsp; managing&nbsp; small&nbsp; business ventures.&nbsp;&nbsp; Key personality and leadership traits of the entrepreneur are examined within the framework of risk-taking and new venture start-ups.&nbsp; 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:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">This&nbsp; course&nbsp; is&nbsp; an&nbsp; in-depth&nbsp; analysis&nbsp; of&nbsp; the&nbsp; entrepreneur’s&nbsp; role&nbsp; in&nbsp; conceptualizing,&nbsp;&nbsp; developing and&nbsp; managing&nbsp; small&nbsp; business ventures.&nbsp;&nbsp; Key personality and leadership traits of the entrepreneur are examined within the framework of risk-taking and new venture start-ups.Prerequisites:&nbsp; 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.COBU 301 AND COBU 302</span>

*<span style="font-family: arialgeorgia, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prerequisites'''Reginald F. Lewis College of Business (RFLC):&nbsp; COBU 301 AND COBU 302FINC 446 - Entrepreneurial Finance'''</span>

*'''<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">Reginald F. Lew</span><span style="fontThis course examines small business start – up management with emphasis on financial decision-family: arial, helveticamaking for entrepreneurs, sans-serif;">is College and the functions of Business (RFLC): FINC 446 - Entrepreneurial Financeinvestment 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:arialgeorgia,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.Prerequisite: COBU 300 or equivalent</span>

*<span style="font-family: arialgeorgia, helvetica, sans-serif;">Prerequisite'''College of Agriculture: COBU 300 or equivalent&nbsp;AGEC 140 - Introduction to Agribusiness Entrepreneurship'''</span>

*'''<span style="font-family: arialgeorgia, helvetica, sans-serif;">College This is an introductory course for all agricultural majors that will focus on the importance of Agriculture: &nbsp;AGEC 140 - Introduction business to Agribusiness Entrepreneurshipthe 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:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">This is an introductory course for all agricultural majors that will focus on the importance '''College 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 financeAgriculture:&nbsp; AGEC 340 - Agribusiness Entrepreneurship.&nbsp;'''</span>

*'''<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">College This course takes students through the process of owning businesses, since owning a business is the dream of Agriculture:many Americans. This course examines several cases to help individuals translate their business dreams into reality.&nbsp; AGEC 340 - Agribusiness EntrepreneurshipWhile specific focus will be on agribusiness enterprises, a broad look at entrepreneurs in several industries will be adopted to give students a good picture of the entire business world and the opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs face.</span><span style="font-family: arialUsing case study approach, businesses across several sectors (production, service, helveticaetc.) of the economy will be examined and analyzed to walk students through the business required to develop and present a business plan. The presentation will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The typical panel of judges includes loan officers, sans-serif;">&nbsp;agribusiness analysts and entrepreneur/small business owners.</span>'''

*<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">This course takes students through the process '''College of owning businessesAgriculture, since owning a business is the dream Department of many Americans. This course examines several cases to help individuals translate their business dreams into reality.Family and Consumer Science:&nbsp; While specific focus will be on agribusiness enterprises, a broad look at entrepreneurs in several industries will be adopted to give students a good picture of the entire business world and the opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs face. Using case study approach, businesses across several sectors (production, service, etc.) of the economy will be examined and analyzed to walk students through the business required to develop and present a business plan. The presentation will be evaluated by a panel of judges. The typical panel of judges includes loan officers, agribusiness analysts FACS 342 Occupational Family and entrepreneur/small business owners.Consumer Sciences'''</span>

*'''<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">College This course of Agriculturestudy focuses on planning, Department of implementing and evaluating Family and Consumer ScienceSciences occupational education programs in chosen areas of occupational endorsement. In addition, this course explores leadership theory and practice in relation to theories and processes of innovation and change. It includes the opportunity to explore leadership techniques relevant to change management, <span style="color:&nbsp#ff8c00; FACS 342 Occupational Family ">'''entrepreneurship'''</span> and Consumer Sciences</spanstyle="color:#ff8c00;">'''innovation'''</span>. You will be encouraged to use your own experience in leadership roles to inform discussion, enquiry, critical thinking and reflection.</span>

<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">This course of study focuses on planning, implementing and evaluating Family and Consumer Sciences occupational education programs in chosen areas of occupational endorsement. In addition, this course explores leadership theory and practice in relation to theories and processes Prerequisites: DIET 221 Principles of innovation and change. It includes the opportunity to explore leadership techniques relevant to change management, <span style="color:#ff8c00;">'''entrepreneurship'''</span> and <span style="color:#ff8c00;">'''innovation'''</span>. You will be encouraged to use your own experience in leadership roles to inform discussionFood Preparations, enquiryDIET 310 Human Nutrition, critical thinking and reflection.FCCS 301 Child Development</span>

*<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">Prerequisites: DIET 221 Principles '''College of Food PreparationsEngineering, DIET 310 Human Nutrition, FCCS 301 Child DevelopmentScience and Technology:&nbsp; INLT 443 - Engineering and Technology Entrepreneurship.'''</span>

*'''<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">College of EngineeringThis course covers concepts related to entrepreneurship relevant to engineering and technology applications. Major topics include entrepreneurial risk taking, startup strategies, innovative idea evaluation, business plan writing, financing and venture capital, Science managing growth and introducing and Technology:&nbsp; INLT 443 - Engineering sustaining products and services. Through case studies and guest speakers, the course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and Technology Entrepreneurshipseize technological entrepreneurial opportunities.</span>'''

<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">This course covers concepts related to entrepreneurship relevant to engineering and technology applications. Major topics include entrepreneurial risk taking, startup strategies, innovative idea evaluation, business plan writing, financing and venture capital, managing growth and introducing and sustaining products and services. Through case studies and guest speakers, the course introduces students to the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and seize technological entrepreneurial opportunities.Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing</span>

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*<span style="font-family: arialgeorgia, helvetica, sans-serif;">'''&nbsp;'''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:arialgeorgia,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:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">&nbsp;'''Honors Program&nbsp;'''</span>'''<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span>'''

<span style="font-family:arialgeorgia,helvetica,sans-serif;">The Honors Program is designed to meet the unique educational needs of Virginia State University’s academically talented and highly motivated undergraduate students. The primary goal of the Honors Program is to create and maintain a stimulating, supportive environment in which young scholars may engage in a wide range of challenging intellectual and creative pursuits. The program encourages the participation of all departments, fosters <span style="color:#ff8c00;">'''innovation'''</span> and experimentation in undergraduate education, and supports University-wide cultural enrichment.</span>

*<span style="font-sizefamily: 12pxgeorgia,serif; "><span style="font-familysize: arial, helvetica, sans-serif12px;">&nbsp;</span>'''College of Engineering, Science and Technology: CSED 504 – Innovations in Distance Learning'''</span> <span style="font-family:georgia,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>

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