«CIS ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMIC TRIP TO MIAMI”

ENTREPRENEURSHIP COURSE BUS 300 (3 credits)

Introduction/Objectives / Learning Outcomes

An introduction to entrepreneurship and the steps you need to take to succeed, based on theoretical and practical sessions and workshops, round-tables, visits and entrepreneurs’ testimonials of personal experiences.

You will:

Know how to start your entrepreneurial adventure, from finding an idea, to marketing it in the marketplace, to raising capital for your project.
Learn the entrepreneurial skills and mindset needed to start your business.
Learn from successful entrepreneurs gaining an international experience.
Have a robust idea of what it means to be an entrepreneur
Identify the critical success factors to launch a new idea, product or service
Develop the language required to compete in today’s start-up world
Build a contemporary business plan that is “business-plan competition” viable
Leverage your leadership skills appropriately in any organization
Build/expand an professional network

Targeted to

Bachelor students interested in discovering entrepreneurship having or not a business project; students from all disciplines can participate.

The Academic Program Includes

Field trips for practical and hands-on experiences.
Speakers from different institutions, university faculty and entrepreneurs.
Visits to entrepreneurship centers.
Visits to business institutions.
Social events and activities.
Students will be accompanied by Prof. Francisco Ubierna, Ph.D.

Conferences Workshops

How to draw up a good plan – CANVAS model.
How to identify an opportunity and evaluate an idea.
Business models to develop your idea.
How to sell your idea. High impact presentations. How to speak to investors: Elevator Pitch.
How to finance your idea, raising capital for your project: business angels, crowdfunding, banks
How to market your product/service.