TROY UNIVERSITY
SORRELL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
ECO 3360
Prerequisites
ECO 2251, ECO 2252
Description
This course presents a wide-ranging overview of the place of entrepreneurship in economic theory, with a special focus on applications to institutions, organizations, strategy, economic development, and related fields. An emphasis on historical pieces on the economics of entrepreneurship as well as modern applications will be studied.
Objectives
Entrepreneurship is one of the fastest-growing fields within economics, management, organization theory, finance, and even law. The student will master each of the following student learning objectives after the completion of this course.
Student Learning Outcomes: [SLOs]
The student will complete each of the following objectives after completion of this course:
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Understand the history of entrepreneurship within economic literature.
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Understand how the concept of freedom of enterprise benefits an entrepreneurial society.
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Understand the role of social institutions within the field of entrepreneurship and the impact of government policies.
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Assess the importance and interconnection of globalization, international trade, and economic growth as it relates to entrepreneurship.
Master Syllabi are developed by the senior faculty in each business discipline. This Master Syllabus must be used as the basis for developing the instructor syllabus for this course, which must also comply with the content specifications outlined in the Troy University Faculty Handbook .
The objectives included on this Master Syllabus must be included among the objectives on the instructor’s syllabus, which may expand upon the same as the instructor sees fit. The statement of purpose seeks to position the course properly within the curriculum and should be consulted by faculty as a source of advisement guidance. Specific choice of text and other details are further subject to Program Coordinator guidance.
19 April 2011

Master Syllabus: ECO 3360 (Revised August 2013)
Purpose
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To enhance understanding of how basic economic principles and theories are used to enhance the success of any entrepreneurial venture. It is also the purpose of this course to increase the awareness of the concepts of “freedom of enterprise” and, the inter-workings of a market economy including their links to entrepreneurship. This class is a core requirement for all undergraduate business entrepreneurship programs.
Approved Texts
Textbook still under considerations
Students should have their textbook from the first week of class. Not having your textbook will not be an acceptable excuse for late work. Students who add this course late should refer to the “Late Registration” section for further guidance.
Supplements
As deemed appropriate
Note: This outline is intended to be minimum coverage of concepts. Other concepts may be covered at the instructor’s discretion.
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Troy University Faculty Handbook (2010): Section 3.9.2.8 [extract] — essential elements of the syllabus (somewhat modified for space):
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Course title
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Course number + section
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Term
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Instructor
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Prerequisites
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Office hours
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Class days, times
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Classroom location
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Office location + e-mail address
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Office telephone
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Course description, objectives
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Text(s)
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Other materials
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Grading methods, criterion weights, make-up policy, mid-term grade reports
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Procedure, course requirements
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General supports
(computer works,
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ADA statement
Electronic device writing center)
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Daily assignments, statement
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Additional holidays, add/drop
& open dates, dead day, final exam services, statements
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Absence policy
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Incomplete-work policy
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Cheating policy
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Specialization requirements
(certification, licensure, teacher competencies)