Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Business & Management
A course by
Lincoln University
Learn the core concepts, challenges, and opportunities of starting a business. Develop essential entrepreneurial skills and a mindset for opportunity identification, business model creation, risk assessment, and decision-making.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Create a minimum viable product (MVP)
Ability to develop an MVP based on a clearly defined problem and solution.
Demonstrate entrepreneurial resilience
Iteratively improve a minimum viable product in response to challenges and feedback.
Pitch business concepts
Confidently pitch a product or service concept with understanding of core business model components such as supply chain, manufacturing, and finances.
What You're Signing Up For
This course introduces students to entrepreneurship by covering the foundational concepts, challenges, and opportunities involved in starting a business. You will develop practical skills in creating minimum viable products, improving business ideas, pitching concepts, and producing comprehensive business proposals. The course is designed to build both knowledge and application skills for anyone interested in entrepreneurship.
Course Content
- Core concepts of entrepreneurship
- Identifying business opportunities
- Creating and iterating a minimum viable product (MVP)
- Business model basics: supply chain, manufacturing, and finances
- Market analysis and opportunity assessment
- Risk assessment and informed decision-making
- Writing comprehensive business proposals
- Presenting business ideas in written and verbal form
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Startups
Entrepreneurship
Future employment opportunities might be
Startup founder
Business analyst
Product manager
Entrepreneurial roles in organisations