MGMT 490 H10 31433

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Current topics, issues and practices in various areas of Management. Course may be repeated up to three (3) times as content varies by title. FS: 12/04/2019. CL: 2020.

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For the first time ever, The Faber Center of Entrepreneurship is offering our school’s own innovators, doers, challengers, and thinkers – society’s future entrepreneurs – an opportunity to roll up their sleeves and work within their very own startup business. By taking and growing an existing startup, The Carolina Christmas Shoppe (CCS), students in this class will learn firsthand what starting and scaling a business is all about. The running of the business is the class itself, and Darla Moore faculty, assistants, leading entrepreneurs and guest speakers will support students in their efforts. Students will build up this Faber Center-owned business through their own efforts and operation of the business, and – in true entrepreneurial fashion – will have the opportunity to pitch potential growth options for outside investment. Students will leave this course understanding better what it looks like, from start to finish, to create and scale a startup enterprise. Working in functional groups on the various “departments” within the business (i.e., supply chain and operations, sales, marketing, and finance), students will enhance their understanding of leadership and team dynamics. Students will also have the opportunity of consulting with local Soda City Market companies according their interest and expertise. Finally, students will leave with significantly expanded networks, thanks to the carefully selected local business leaders and entrepreneurs who will interact with students throughout the course. Course Objectives Understand the lifecycle of a business, from concept to reality, and all of the stages Gain a new perspective and appreciation for small businesses Provide an objective lens in which students can use to analyze any business Give students real-world experience that they can reflect upon Teach students what to look for in a business and how to ask thoughtful questions related to entrepreneurship