COX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
THE CARUTH INSTITUTE (CISB)
(An Entrepreneurship Center)

Jerry White, Director

5397. Entrepreneurship I (Starting a Business). How to plan and start a new business or expand an existing owner-managed or family-owned business. The personal characteristics of successful entrepreneurs; the career path of successful entrepreneurs; profit and cash flow forecasts; sources of information; forecasting sales, the importance of relevant experience; finding financing; the business plan. Prerequisites: FINA 3320, MKTG 3340, MNO 3370, ITOM 3306.

5398. Entrepreneurship II (Managing the Entrepreneurial Business). Explores the unique challenges and opportunities involved in the management and ownership of a closely-held enterprise. Examines key business, personal, and interpersonal issues relevant to the continuity and management of these firms. Topics include strategic management and corporate governance, life cycle and systems analyses, and leadership Prerequisite: CISB 5397 or senior standing.

5399. Independent Studies in Entrepreneurship.