Entrepreneurship

UIC's Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies was among the first nationally to offer a concentration in entrepreneurship at the MBA level. The program includes courses and modules in venture creation, new venture finance, and international entrepreneurship

The MBA entrepreneurship concentration is interdepartmental, drawing from expertise in marketing, management, finance, accounting, and economics to provide a solid conceptual background and applied, analytical base for starting a business.

The coursework is oriented toward identifying business opportunities, evaluating potential markets, and planning for financial and organizational needs at different stages of growth. Courses encompass business plan development and offer distinguished entrepreneurs as guest speakers.

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ENTR 554, 555, 556- UIC Technology Ventures Program
The program offers MBA students access to UIC technologies with commercial potential. They work directly with the inventors of those technologies and other domain experts, thereby building bridges across the UIC campus and into the Chicago business community. Professionals from the business community mentor teams throughout the process and students gain valuable experience, skills, and networks as they pitch their plans in competitions judged by venture capitalists, angel investors and industry partners from around the United States and Canada.

UIC teams compete against teams from other top-ranked universities in regional, national, and international business plan competitions, thereby honing their skills, expanding their networks beyond that which could possibly be accomplished in the classroom.

ENTR 502 - Entrepreneurship Consulting
Application of principles from management and marketing to entrepreneurial firms. The emphasis is on consulting with young and small firms and developing a consulting practice. Involves assessment, problem solving, and change facilitation.

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