Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

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English
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Beginner

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This Specialization introduces students to the entrepreneurial process, including opportunity recognition, idea testing, business models, competitor analysis, legal foundations, and venture growth. Students will develop the skills to evaluate business opportunities, assess feasibility, create viable business plan components, and prepare pitch decks that supports the launch and growth of a new venture.

Syllabus

Course 1: What is Entrepreneurship?
Course 2: Recognizing Opportunity
Course 3: Generating and Testing Ideas
Course 4: Understanding Business Models
Course 5: Industry and Competitor Analysis
Course 6: Writing a Business Plan
Course 7: Preparing the Legal Foundation
Course 8: Growing a Business

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