ENTR-200 Entrepreneurial Co-Op

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100 (ACSR-100), completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0, or completion of RDNG-030, ACLT-075 or ACLT-076; ENTR-120, ENTR-130 and ENTR-140.
Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to apply classroom knowledge to an actual work situation. This course consists of supervised work experience in an approved training situation preferably in the industry in which the student expects to operate to reduce the learning curve in establishing their own business venture.

Course Outcomes
1. Complete all essential activities for planning the co-op 2. Complete all tasks necessary to initiate the cooperative education experience, including coordinating with instructor and supervisor 3. Describe pertinent information learned about the company providing the co-op 4. Apply the knowledge and skills acquired in entrepreneurship courses to the work situation 5. Document the details of the co-op, including tasks, issues, knowledge gained, and problems solved 6. Demonstrate professional conduct and effective workplace skills 7. Evaluate the co-op, by applying classroom learned competencies and workplace practices in an action paper and writing a comprehensive self-evaluation 8. Describe the challenges facing small businesses.