Co-operative Entrepreneurship Enterprises

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Lecture) This course addresses the specific challenges involved in developing a co-operative enterprise. Students learn about the competitiveness and innovation in co-operatives. The course focuses on four areas of interest: 1) start--ups and scaling up models; 2) marketing the co-operative value; 3) capitalization and accounting; and 4) internationalization strategies and new enterprises. The course requires active analysis and research. Requisite Courses: BUS-3300(3) with a minimum grade of C+ [prerequisite(s)]; and students must have met their university writing requirement with a minimum grade of C+ (or exemption); OR permission of the Instructor [prerequisite(s)].