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Honors Section : Courses

| Course |
MAP/ECON 487 Venture Development I Module
(Combined with Competitive Advantage Module) |
| Instructor |
Jim Jindrick, Don Piper, and Robert Morrison
McGuire Entrepreneurship Program |
| Date/Time/Location |
Fall, Th 3:30 - 6:15 p.m. |
| Objective |
Capstone class with competitive entry. Students work in teams on the development of a new venture along the idea path: idea; opportunity; market, product, and competition research; validation; analysis of competitive advantage; market analysis; financial pro formas; long-term strategy; establishment of a management team; evaluation of risks and contingencies, including life-after-launch issues, legal strategies, advisory board utilization, and exit. Limited to accepted McGuire Program students. |
| Course |
MAP/ECON 487 Competitive Advantage and Industry Analysis Module
(Combined with Venture Development I) |
| Instructor |
Jim Jindrick, Don Piper, and Robert Morrison
McGuire Entrepreneurship Program |
| Date/Time/Location |
Fall, Tu 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. |
| Objective |
Focuses on critical elements of market/product/competition knowledge in the development of a new venture. Limited to accepted McGuire Program students. |
| Course |
FIN 480 New Venture Finance |
| Instructor |
Sandy Klasa
Department of Finance |
| Date/Time/Location |
Fall, Tu Th 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. |
| Objective |
Explores the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in financial integration; students study proforma statements and the development of venture capital. Limited to accepted students, McGuire Entrepreneurship Program.
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| Course |
MAP 484 Venture Development II |
| Instructor |
Jim Jindrick, Don Piper, and Robert Morrison
McGuire Entrepreneurship Program |
| Date/Time/Location |
Spring, Th 3:30 - 6:15 p.m. |
| Objective |
Continuation of McGuire Program capstone class. Teams focus on simulated new venture launch activities, deeper market knowledge, and communication of the concept and may engage in intercollegiate business plans competitions. Limited to accepted students, McGuire Entrepreneurship Program. |
| Course |
MAP/ECON 487 Competitive Advantage and Industry Analysis Module
(Combined with Venture Development I) |
| Instructor |
Jim Jindrick, Don Piper, and Robert Morrison
McGuire Entrepreneurship Program |
| Date/Time/Location |
Fall, Tu 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. |
| Objective |
Focuses on critical elements of market/product/competition knowledge in the development of a new venture. Limited to accepted students, McGuire Entrepreneurship Program. |
| Course |
MKTG 480 Marketing Research for New Ventures |
| Instructor |
Robert Lusch
Professor and Head, Department of Marketing |
| Date/Time/Location |
Fall, Tu Th 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
| Objective |
Students explore the concepts and techniques of research for marketing decisions with a focus on new ventures and new product development. Limited to accepted students, McGuire Entrepreneurship Program. |
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