• ETR 1010: Entrepreneurship: The Mindset and Skillset

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course exposes students to the mindset and skillset needed to think and act entrepreneurially. The value in this knowledge can be applied across industry and job type, including both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, and is beneficial whether or not the student chooses to start an entrepreneurial venture. Topics covered include: the entrepreneurial mindset; historical perspectives on entrepreneurship; sociological and psychological characteristics of the entrepreneur; the nature of opportunity, uncertainty, and innovation; and entrepreneurship as a method vs. a process. Fall and spring semesters. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETR 1999R: Special Projects

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Individual or group projects. On demand. Prerequisite: approval of Department Head. Differential Course Fee will be assessed
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• ETR 2999R: Group Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. Prerequisites: department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETR 3400: Innovation and Creativity in Business

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  The development of creative thinking skills and creative approaches to decision making as they relate to innovation and the recognition of opportunity. Issues relevant to both entrepreneurial ventures and established businesses will be covered. Fall and spring semesters. Prerequisite: junior standing or department head approval. May also be registered as MGT 3400. No credit for both ETR and MGT 3400.
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• ETR 3500: New Venture Creation

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  An in-depth study of the lifestyle of the entrepreneur. Actual business opportunities identified and evaluated with group feasibility projects. The relationship of the entrepreneur to the formation and growth of the enterprise. Fall and spring semesters. Pre- or Corequisites: Department Head approval. Junior Standing. May be registered as MKT 3500. No credit in both ETR 3500 and MKT 3500. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETR 3600: Social Entrepreneurship

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course introduces students to the theory and practice of social entrepreneurship. Topics covered include: conceptualizing social entrepreneurship, identifying social and business opportunities, creating social-impact business models, choosing an organizational structure, developing strategic plans, measuring social and financial impact, and funding and scaling social ventures. Prerequisite: junior standing or department head approval. May be registered as MKT 3600. No credit in both ETR 3600 and MKT 3600. Differential course feel will be assessed.
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• ETR 3900R: Experiential Learning: Academic Internship Program

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  A supervised work experience designed to strengthen the student's technical competencies and fundamental knowledge in accounting, finance, management, marketing or entrepreneurship. Application process required. Minimum GPA and previous coursework will be evaluated prior to approval. A maximum of three credit hours can earned through one internship position. A maximum of six credit hours can be earned in ACC 3900r/BUS 3900r/ETR 3900r/FIN 3900r/MGT 3900r/MKT 3900r per student through the College of Business with no more than three hours earned per semester. Every semester. Junior standing and approval of internship coordinator. Open to business majors only. Differential Course Fee will be assessed. Graded on a satisfactory/no credit basis.
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• ETR 3999R: Group Studies

  1.00 - 9.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  On demand. Prerequisites: department head approval. Department may have additional prerequisite requirements. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETR 4200: Essentials of Entrepreneurial Finance

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  This course provides an overall understanding of the segments of the capital markets specializing in start-up and growth financing, and focuses on the various financial concepts, issues, methods and industry practices relevant to entrepreneurial decision-makers. The course addresses a variety of topics including financial analysis, financial planning, business valuation, sources of funds, bankruptcy, expansion, IPOs, and cashing out. Fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites: FIN 3020 or department head approval. Junior Standing. Differential course fee will be assessed.
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• ETR 4350: Managing Venture Growth

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga

  
  Focus is on managing the growth of a young business from the time it has completed the initial start-up phase through harvest. Topics covered include growth strategies, cash flow management, financing for growth, moving from entrepreneurial to professional management, legal issues, marketing on a tight budget, family business issues, management succession planning, and exit strategies. Spring semester. Prerequisite: ETR 4300 or MKT 4300, junior standing or department head approval.
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