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COURSE SYLLABUS
BUSI 603
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is directed toward preparing those considering starting or acquiring a business. Indepth studies of the entrepreneurial requirements for success and the methods of entering a
business are covered. Students will analyze actual cases of entrepreneurship and will prepare
detailed business feasibility studies and plans for launching businesses of their own.
RATIONALE
This course provides students with the information necessary to experience the social and economic
benefits by helping to prepare them for the responsibilities of entrepreneurship.
I.
PREREQUISITES
None
II.
REQUIRED RESOURCE PURCHASES
Click on the following link to view the required resource for the term in which you are
registered: http://bookstore.mbsdirect.net/liberty.htm
III.
IV.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR LEARNING
A.
Computer
B.
Internet access (broadband recommended)
C.
Microsoft Word
(Microsoft Office is available at a special discount to Liberty University students.)
MEASURABLE LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
A.
Appraise the various environments of entrepreneurship.
B.
Discuss strategy and structure of the business plan.
C.
Organize and develop a new venture business plan.
D.
Craft an entrepreneurial marketing strategy.
E.
V.
Explain how to determine the appropriate organizational design, funding issues
and how to build a founding team as they relate to entrepreneurial enterprises.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
A.
Textbook readings, devotionals, and videos
BUSI 603 Syllabus
B.
Course Requirements Checklist
As the first activity in this course, please read the syllabus and Student
Expectations. After reading the syllabus and Student Expectations, the student
will then complete the related checklist found in Module/Week 1.
C.
Group Discussion Board forums (7)
Students will participate in 7 small group discussion board forums. Both parts of the
forum (original thread and two replies) must be submitted by the published deadline
in order for students to earn credit for either part of the assignment.
In Modules/Weeks 1 – 7, students will post in a thread the results of their research
regarding an assigned topic regarding a business plan. This thread will need to
include at least 3 academic references to support the plan. This assignment is due by
11:59 p.m. (ET) on Thursday of the assigned module/week. A separate page will be
utilized for each business plan section.
In Modules/Weeks 1 – 7, students will reply to 2 classmates threads in which they
will submit an analysis of the business plans of those group members. These replies
will be a minimum of 250 words each and include at least 2 original academic
references. This assignment is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of the assigned
module/week.
D.
Business Plan Part I & II
Students will present an original detailed business plan in two parts. Each part of
the business plan will be 13 – 15 pages of content (not including appendices,
reference pages, cover page or table of contents).
The first part of the business plan will include: Cover page, Table of Contents,
The Business Concept, Founding or Management Teams, Industry/Market
Analysis, Product/Service Development Plan, Operations Plan, Organization Plan,
Bibliography, and Appendices. This must be written in APA format and is due by
11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Module/Week 6.
The second part of the business plan will include: Cover page, Executive
Summary, Table of Contents, Marketing Plan, Financial Plan, Growth Plan,
Contingency Plan and Harvest Strategy, Timeline to Launch, Bibliography, and
Appendices. This must be written in APA format and is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET)
on Friday of Module/Week 8.
E.
Reflection Journals (3)
Students will watch 3 interviews with Christian entrepreneurs and read the
devotionals. A list of reflective questions to be considered can be found in the
directions for the assignment. This is due by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of
Modules/Weeks 3, 5 & 7.
F.
Quizzes (4)
Four quizzes will be taken covering the textbook reading. The quizzes will be
multiple-choice and true/false. Quizzes will be open-book, however students must
work on their own and not use any supplementary material. Quizzes must be
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BUSI 603 Syllabus
completed by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Sunday of Modules/Weeks 2, 4 & 6, and by
11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday of Module/Week 8.
VI.
COURSE GRADING AND POLICIES
A.
Points
Course Requirement Checklist
Group Discussion Board Forums
Business Plan Part I & II
Business Plan Part 1
Business Plan Part 11
Reflection Journals
Quizzes
B.
(7 at 60 pts ea)
10
420
(3 at 10 pts ea)
(4 at 50 pts ea)
Total
150
200
30
200
1010
Scale
A = 940–1010 A- = 920–939 B+ = 900–919 B = 860–899 B- = 840–859
C+ = 820–839 C = 780–819 C- = 760–779 F = 759 and below
C.
Grading Policies
The grading in this course is based upon authentic assessment, which dictates the
score for each assignment be based upon the rubrics provided. Grades will be based
on the students meeting the requirements of the assignment: the written goals and
objectives of the assignment and overall quality in terms of APA, grammar, spelling,
writing mechanics, etc. Partial and late assignments will not be accepted.
D.
Disability Assistance
Students with a documented disability may contact Liberty University Online’s
Office of Disability Academic Support (ODAS) at LUOODAS@liberty.edu to
make arrangements for academic accommodations. Further information can be
found at www.liberty.edu/disabilitysupport.
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COURSE SCHEDULE
BUSI 603
Textbook: Allen, Launching New Ventures (2012).
WEEK/
MODULE
READING & STUDY
1
Allen: chs. 1–2
1 presentation
Course Requirements Checklist
Class Introductions
Group Discussion Board Forum 1
10
0
60
2
Allen: chs. 3–4
Group Discussion Board Forum 2
Quiz 1
60
50
3
Allen: chs. 5–6
1 presentation
1 reflection devotional
Group Discussion Board Forum 3
Reflection Journal 1
60
10
4
Allen: chs. 7–9
Group Discussion Board Forum 4 Quiz 2
60
50
5
Allen: chs. 10–11
1 presentation
1 reflection devotional
Group Discussion Board Forum 5
Reflection Journal 2
60
10
6
Allen: chs. 12–13
Group Discussion Board Forum 6
Business Plan – Part I
Quiz 3
60
150
50
7
Allen: chs. 14–15
1 presentation
1 reflection devotional
Group Discussion Board Forum 7
Reflection Journal 3
60
10
8
Allen: chs. 16–18
Business Plan – Part II
Quiz 4
200
50
TOTAL
1010
ASSIGNMENTS
POINTS
NOTE: Each course week begins on Monday morning at 12:00 a.m. (ET) and ends on Sunday
night at 11:59 p.m. (ET). The final week ends at 11:59 p.m. (ET) on Friday.