MBA Area of Emphasis in Entrepreneurship
College of Business
University of Nevada, Reno
An MBA student may choose an “Area of Emphasis” by taking three courses, or nine
credits, that have an industry or functional focus. Areas of emphasis currently exist in
accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, gaming management, information technology and
supply chain management. The Area of Emphasis in Entrepreneurship is obtained when
a student completes 3 courses from the following list:
ENT 601 New Venture Creation: Explores the process of new venture creation,
including opportunity recognition, determining feasibility, planning, securing capital, and
team building. Assesses and develops entrepreneurial capacities.
ENT 602 Entrepreneurial Finance: Explores financial issues facing entrepreneurs,
including stages of financing, cash flow, sources of funds, valuation, legal issues,
strategic positioning, and exit strategies.
ENT 603 Applied Entrepreneurship A new business venture is planned, including
identifying the opportunity and market potentials, analyzing feasibility, articulating
business functions, delineating risks and rewards.
ENT 689 Entrepreneurship Internship: Internship with a business firm or
organization providing practical experience and exposure to applied entrepreneurship
problems.
ENT 693 Special Topics in Entrepreneurship: Study of selected topics in
entrepreneurship.
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