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EP 452 — Entrepreneurship Practicum
3 credits; 2 lecture and 2 lab hours
This is the capstone course for the Entrepreneurship program. Using the tools of entrepreneurs and innovators, participants apply the skills developed throughout the program. They demonstrate their capacity to identify needs, analyze industry dynamics, target market opportunities, refine solutions, access channels, create business models, and pitch to industry professionals.
Prerequisite(s): EP 311 and EP 441.
Entrepreneurship for the Fashion and Design Industries BS Degree Program
Company and Project Formation: Students will be able to develop businesses and/or projects that drive innovation, establish a competitive advantage, and construct business models, all with commercial value. Business Foundation: Students will administer the tools and techniques for creating products, services, and/or systems that have commercial value. Technology: The combination of innovation and technological competencies will be employed to develop, assess and communicate business ideas in order to be able to provide innovative solutions to business and market problems and the unmet needs for the creative industries. Critical Thinking: Students will be able to define and analyze the key components of innovation, products, services and businesses necessary to formulate solutions. Global Economy: Students will have the ability to assess diverse market and business needs to meet the changing marketplace dynamics of the global economy. Leadership/Interpersonal Skills: Students will be able to construct and employ written, oral and supporting collateral, presentations, skills, techniques, strategies and the materials needed to develop the leadership and interpersonal skills necessary for businesses, programs or ideas.