SAMPLE SYLLABUS
Entrepreneurship (MAN 4802)
Section 2, Spring 20XX
Prerequisites Junior Standing, MAN 3025, and MAR 3023
Credit Hours: 3
Instructor: Ms. Kathie K. Holland Office: BA1, Room 344 Phone: 407-823-5673
Email: kholland@bus.ucf.edu
Office Hours: (Other hours by appointment only.)
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Required Text: Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 9e. Norman
Students will be asked to purchase personal business cards for the individual assignment.
Course Overview and Objectives: MAN 4802 is the foundation course for the Entrepreneurship
Learning Track for students majoring in Management, as well as non-business students seeking a
minor in Entrepreneurship. Learning objectives include:
1. Determine if entrepreneurship is an appropriate career choice for you.
2. Conduct a feasibility analysis to determine the viability of a business concept and construct a
business model.
3. Describe the impact of internal and external environmental factors on management decision–
making.
4. Conduct research; synthesize market and industry research to identify new business
opportunities.
5. Evaluate product or service viability.
6. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the typical sources of financing.
7. Prepare and analyze a cash flow statement to identify problems and timing of cash infusion.
8. Design an ideal team of founders, advisors, and human resources.
9. Explain typical government regulations impacting a new business.
10. Contrast the legal forms of business ownership.
11. Identify basic protections for intellectual property.
12. Demonstrate team leadership and show acceptable teamwork.
13. Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
14. Understand and defend ethical positions related to business ownership.
15. Practice creativity techniques to identify new ventures.
16. Incorporate diversity decisions into human resources and marketing planning.
17. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of franchising.
18. Understand the need for change and manage change effectively.
19. Practice networking and experience the importance of developing business relationships.
20. Prepare for future courses necessary to complete the Entrepreneurship Track and/or Minor.
Learning Methodology: My role as instructor is to teach concepts and processes, provide
resources, and coach you. You will learn through self-directed study of the text, limited lecture,
and extensive use of in-class and outside of class participative activities such as teamwork, case
1. Knowledge – recall and memorization.
2. Understand – ability to paraphrase and interpret information in one’s own words.
3. Apply – use knowledge in a new situation.
4. Analyze – break down knowledge into parts and show interrelationships.
5. Evaluate – make judgments on the basis of given criteria (team).
6. Create – develop something new.
Individual Responsibility: You are expected to come to class with the knowledge and
understanding of the chapter concepts. You will develop this knowledge by reading the text and
Webcourse learning modules. If you do not complete this preparation, you will not be able to
contribute to your team’s effort, resulting in a personal deduction from the points your team
feasibility of a new business concept, evaluate your work and the work of other teams, and create
a Business Model.
Course Assignments and Grading:
Team Assignments (37.5% of Grade)
Possible
Points
New Business Feasibility Report and Business Model
250
Business Model Presentation
50
Individual Assignments (62.5% of Grade)
Individual Report
75
Concept Quick Pitch
25
Three Exams: Exam 1 = 120 points
400
Total Points
800
A = 800 – 716 B = 715 – 636 C = 635 – 556 D = 555 – 476 F = < 476
tremendous amount of time and effort into the work. There are no structure or grammar errors,
the paper reads very smoothly, or the presentation skills are exemplary.
“B” The work is very good. In addition to meeting all requirements for the assignment, the work
contains well thought out ideas and the student has applied many concepts from the text or
course. The work clearly demonstrates the student has done obvious research and has invested
work may have some structural and grammar problems but it is still possible to follow the content
without difficulty. The presentation skills are adequate in that the listener is not distracted from
the content.
“D” The work is below expectations. While it may or may not meet all the basic requirements for
the assignment, there is no obvious evidence of any research or effort. Concepts from the text or
not turned in at all.
Description of Assignments:
New Business Feasibility Report and Business Model – Up to 250 Points
Teams will work together to conduct business research and prepare a formal written report.
Download the “Feasibility Report Instructions and Grade Sheet” document from my Webcourse
The type of business concept you have selected for your Report and Presentation.
Explain why you chose this type of business concept, and the preliminary research you
have conducted to determine that it is NOT already in existence.
Identify the students on your team, and the name of your team’s business.
Include your team’s Project Action Plans (form in Webcourses) to identify which person
corner. Failure to turn in these documents will result in a 50-point deduction from your
Feasibility Report. Poor writing skills will result in a three-point deduction for each error.
NOTE: In order to achieve a successful Feasibility Report you are strongly advised to use the
project management techniques to plan how your team will complete the required tasks in a
timely manner. Conducting a feasibility study is a project!
the grade you want.
Individual Report – Up to 75 Points
Each student will complete either a Networking Report OR an Entrepreneur Interview Report.
Both assignments require you to purchase business cards. Check with local printers as well as
are expected to practice your networking skills and meet a minimum of five (5) people.
Review information in the text about networking. Download the “Networking Instructions
and Grade Sheet” document from our Webcourse. Refer to the “Grading Guidelines” in this
syllabus to determine the level of effort needed to earn the grade you want. This report must
be submitted to Turnitin.com (instructions are in our Webcourse). If you neglect to comply
student in this class. Do not procrastinate on this; get started early in the term! Refer to
the calendar on the last page of this syllabus for the due date.
Entrepreneur Interview Report. If you choose this for your individual report you will make
an appointment and interview a successful entrepreneur, and then write a report on your
experience. (See the instructions for the criteria for “successful.”) You may conduct your
Concept Quick Pitch – Up to 25 Points
Each student will prepare and deliver a one-minute presentation to the class to inform and
persuade the class of the viability of a new business concept. Additional information will be
provided in class and in our Webcourse.
Three Exams – Up to 400 Points
from all chapters covered during the term and will take place as determined by the Final Exam
Schedule.
Make up exams are only given for excused absences (see Attendance Policy). If you must miss
an exam, the make up exam must be taken before returning to class. If the exam is not made up
within one week after it was scheduled, you will be penalized the equivalent of one letter grade
that it is relevant to the subject matter and learning objectives of the course. Up to 20 points will
be awarded to individual students who compete in the King of the Court Quick Pitch Competition
offered by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI). You must submit an
application, be chosen to present, and actually present during the competition. The application
deadline is [month, day, year].
identifying unique business concepts. The product or service must be innovative; either a
completely new product or service, or a dramatically improved product or service. Do NOT
choose a business concept until we have covered chapter three in our text. Typical businesses
such as restaurants, sports bars, or hair salons are not acceptable unless you find a way to
dramatically differentiate it from competitors. The goal is for you to analyze the feasibility of
business model.
Protocols:
Academic Honesty – All students are considered to be honest and ethical until proven otherwise.
Ethical behavior is extremely important for tomorrow’s managers and must be fine-tuned in
college.
http://www.osc.sdes.ucf.edu/).
In this course when academic misconduct is evident in a student’s or students’ actions or
submitted work, the procedure is as follows:
1. The student will be confronted, in person or via email, about the academic misconduct.
2. The student will be asked to provide a signed statement explaining the incident of
academic misconduct.
3. The student will receive the letter grade “F” for the assignment for the first incident of
academic misconduct.
4. The student will receive the letter grade “F” for the course for any additional incidents of
academic misconduct in the course.
5. Every incident of academic misconduct, a referral to Office of Student Conduct will be
filed.
If submitted work is submitted by a group, each and every group member is subject to the same
sanctions as for an individual.
24 hours during weekdays unless there is a compelling reason for a longer delay. Each team is
encouraged to meet with me at least once during the term to review the team’s progress.
While I try to be very accessible to your needs, I need your help, too. I respectfully ask that you
attempt to find the answers to your questions in at least three places before you contact me. The
Unacceptable laptop, tablet, and smart phone usage includes Internet surfing unrelated to the
course, checking e-mail, instant messaging, playing games and working on unrelated assignments
to name a few. Inappropriate laptop, tablet, or cell phone usage will result in the student’s loss of
this privilege for the remainder of the semester.
Disability Access
The University of Central Florida is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all
persons with disabilities. This syllabus is available in alternate formats upon request. Students
with disabilities who need accommodations in this course must contact the professor at the
beginning of the semester to discuss needed accommodations. No accommodations will be
provided until the student has met with the professor to request accommodations. Students who
need accommodations must be registered with Student Disability Services, Student Resource
Center Room 132, phone (407) 823-2371, TTY/TDD only phone (407) 823-2116, before
requesting accommodations from the professor.
Grades and Statute of Limitations – The grades you earn will be posted online in our Webcourses.
I cannot give out grades either over the telephone or by email due to privacy issues. Understand
that grades posted online in Webcourses are unofficial, and are subject to change due to poor
participation, excessive absences, or poor peer evaluations.
Students have 2 weeks from the time a grade is posted in Webcourses to seek any changes to it.
After that point, the grade is final and will not be changed for any reason. It is imperative to be
currently informed of your grades and not wait until the end of the semester to seek a change.
Information to Include on Assignments and Communications – Help me to identify you by
always including the following information on every assignment, exam, telephone call, and email
message:
Your name
Your team name
This course number (MAN 4802)
Never include your Social Security number on any assignment or message.
Late Assignments Any assignment turned in late will lose the equivalent of one letter grade for
each 24 hours that it is late, including holidays and weekends.
Participation – includes your active participation in activities and exercises, questioning,
professionalism, and contributions to discussions. Students who are frequently late, leave before
the end of class, act unprofessionally, are disruptive, or are unprepared for class will also lose
participation points. Students can lose up to 20% of their total points due to poor participation.
Peer Evaluation – Your Peer Evaluation scores will determine the percentage of the team’s
project points that will be awarded to you. Typically, if your peers rate your contributions at less
than 90% of the available peer points, you will lose so many points that your final grade is
lowered. Warning: in extreme cases where the team member did very little , the person could
receive an F on the project even though the team’s project grade was an A. To ensure this does
not happen, read the chapters before class and comply with your team’s contract. Download the
Peer Evaluation form from my Webcourse, fill it out and seal it in an envelope addressed to me.
See the calendar page of this syllabus for the due date.
Professionalism – You are expected to act in a professional manner in all of your interactions
related to this course; with your fellow students, with me, and with people in the community you
meet as you accomplish your assignments. Professional social behavior, in terms of what is
considered correct or unacceptable, is extremely important. Unprofessional actions include being
late, leaving early, sleeping, reading for pleasure, working on outside assignments and excessive
talking. Violators will be asked to leave the class and may be further penalized. Students who
are rude, disrespectful, unprofessional, or impolite will lose participation points. In the event of a
disagreement or misunderstanding, students must carefully and respectfully follow conflict
management processes with the intent of clarifying issues instead of exhibiting anger, sarcasm, or
impatience. When you meet entrepreneurs and others in the community for your individual
The sooner you “constructively” confront a person, the more likely it is that their performance
will improve and the relationship (and your grade) can be salvaged. Re-read the policy about
professionalism before you confront anyone.
Course Calendar MAN 4802 Entrepreneurship, Term/Year
Week
Tuesday
Thursday
1
1-12: Course Introduction
1-14: Chapter 1
2
1-19: Chapter 2
1-21: Form Teams.
3
1-26: Chapter 3
1-28: Chapter 4
Team Memorandum Due
4
2-2: Chapter 5
2-4: Chapter 5, continued
5
2-9: Concept Quick Pitch
2-11: Concept Quick Pitch, continued
6
2-16: Chapter 6
2-18: Exam 1
7
2-23: Chapter 7
2-25: Chapter 8
8
3-2: Chapter 9
Entrepreneur Interview Report
Due
3-4: Chapter 10
(3-5 Deadline to Withdraw)
9
March 8 – 12 Spring Break
10
3-16: Chapter 10 continued
3-18: Exam 2
11
3-23: Chapter 11
3-25: Chapter 12
12
3-30: Chapter 13
Networking Report Due
4-1: Chapter 14
13
4-6: Chapter 15
4-8: Chapters 16,17
14
4-13: Team Presentations
4-15: Team Presentations
15
4-20: Team Presentations
Feasibility Report & Business
Model Due
4-22: Team Presentations
Deadline for Peer Evaluations
16
Comprehensive Final Exam Open 4-27 through 5-1.
Note: Final Exam Closes at 11:00 in the Morning!