MGT 472 - Managing Entrepreneurial and Small Firms

(3 Credits)

This course examines the role of effective business management practices in entrepreneurial ventures and small firms. Successful new ventures, as well as small organizations require a unique and innovative approach from leaders, managers and key stakeholders. These firms typically provide an opportunity to manage and lead all aspects of the organization. Unlike many large organizations, every aspect of these firms can be very engaging, challenging and hands on in all or many of the enterprises functions. Every aspect of the organization, from planning, human resource management, marketing and overall production, distribution and daily management can, and generally is, within the daily function of managers as well as leaders.