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Building the New Venture

Building the New Venture


Course Code

BUSN 20330 91

Course Description

This course is designed for undergraduate students with a curiosity about business and particularly entrepreneurship and small business or not-for profit organizations.It is not necessary that students be planning to start a venture in the near or even distant future. Each week will feature a specific entrepreneurial skill. For those who may be interested in starting or running a business or non-profit, this class will provide an essential foundation for the process, skills and resources required as well as the opportunities available.

While students will not write a formal business plan in this class, the team's YourCo. assignments will give those students interested in pursuing their projects much of the information necessary to complete a business plan. Instructor and TA assistance will be available for those who wish to continue with a formal business plan in order to launch a business or compete in the College New Venture Challenge.

This is an experiential class. Strong participation is required, with a significant amount of work in a team format. Each team will have access to a Faculty Coach to advise them on their assignments.

Course Criteria

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

The Mercer Scholarship provides financial support of up to $4,790 to students enrolled in the Building the New Venture course. The scholarship was established to enhance the range of students participating in the Chicago Booth Summer Business Scholars Program.

Instructor(s)

CJ Przybyl

UChicago Registration 1Visiting Application 2

1 UChicago students can self-register.

2 Visiting students and pre-college students apply through the same application.

Session

Session 1

Course Dates

June 16th - August 15th

Class Days

Thu

Class Time

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Course Code

BUSN 20330 91

Modality

Remote

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