ENTR 5500 7500 Syllabus Chambers Spring 2021 Final PDF

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Syllabus ENTR 5500/7500: Introduction to Entrepreneurship 4:00 – 5:15 pm Mondays and Wednesdays Spring 2021, Correll Hall 120 Instructor: Dr. Donald Chambers (Don) Email: [email protected] This is the best way to reach me. I will generally respond within 24 hours, depending on time of day sent and day of week; resend email if I have not responded in 48 hours

Office: Hours:

Studio 225 (Corner of Hull and Broad) Office hours are by appointment to ensure one-one engagement

Course Description Case studies of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ventures. Course covers multiple areas from structuring the new business to fundraising to defining the market. Students will learn from the experience of others in creating an entrepreneurial venture.

Course Format The primary learning method for this course will be the case method. Case studies provide an immersion experience, bringing you as close as possible to real business situations.

**** DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID PANDEMIC THE CLASS WILL OPERATE USING A HYFLEX APPROACH OF FACE TO FACE AND ONLINE (ZOOM) INSTRUCTION. IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN SOCIAL DISTANCING IN THE CLASSROOM I WILL SPLIT STUDENTS INTO TWO COHORTS. YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED EITHER MONDAY OR WEDNESDAY FOR FACE TO FACE IN CLASS INSTRUCTION. I WILL SEND A NOTICE OUT NO LATER THAN MONDAY JAN 18 AS TO WHICH DAY YOU ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN THE CLASSROOM BUT GENERALLY THOSE EARLY IN THE ALPHABET WILL BE ON MONDAY AND THOSE LATTER ON WEDNESDAY. GIVEN THE ACADEMIC CALENDAR CHANGE, THE FIRST CLASS FOR EVERYONE WILL BE HELD VIA ZOOM FOR PERSONAL INTRODUCTIONS AND REVIEW OF THE SYLLABUS. AFTER DAY ONE YOU ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND CLASS IN PERSON ON YOUR ASSIGNED DAY AND UTILIZE ZOOM FOR YOUR NON-ASSIGNED FACE TO FACE DAY. ZOOM OUGHT TO BE USED AS A BACKUP ONLY FOR YOUR ASSIGNED FACE TO FACE DAY. DEPENDING ON FINAL CLASS ROSTERS, LIMITED OPPORTUNITES WILL BE MADE AVAILBALE TO STUDENTS SEEKING TO ATTEND ALL SESSIONS LIVE.

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This course will use an approach entitled “Active Learning” methodology. Our AL content is delivered via a mix of instructor led, student led, student to student and multi-level interactions including presentations, group exercise, individual response and reflective exercises all done with social distancing in mind. Learning is to take place both cognitively and behaviorally. Active cognition is a process whereby you may be passive in receiving

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Active Learning Statement

information, yet your learning process is activated by reflecting on prior knowledge and combining new information to create new knowledge. Behavioral learning is an active process whereby you learn from actively engaging with content and people often using self-expression, self-explanation, spatializing and mapping/drawing to create new knowledge. Active Learning Assessments will be designed around individual and group assignments where both instructor feedback and peer assessment will be utilized.

Course Pre-/Co-Requisites NONE

Course Learning Outcomes Entrepreneurship is as much about leadership as it is about coming up with that next great idea. Throughout the semester we will be discussing the challenges that entrepreneurs face through case studies in the evolution of their company or idea and how you as a leader would address a similar challenge in your own business. Program Level: Students can evaluate the allocation of risks, responsibilities and rewards in a startup. Course Level: At the end of this course the student will be able to: 1. Describe and explain knowledge of entrepreneurship specific terminology 2. Compare and contrast the realities and misconceptions of the entrepreneurial mindset 3. Organize and weigh competing characteristics of a startup enterprise 4. Evaluate multiple future courses of action for a given business situational circumstance applying critical thinking to support the most viable solution 5. Critique peer developed material using critical thinking skills 6. Construct, author and present a case study of an existing entrepreneurial person or firm 7. Evaluate multiple future courses of action for a given entrepreneurial situational circumstances applying critical thinking to support the most viable solution (7500 ONLY)

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Summary of grading weights: • Quizzes (2) – 10% • Case Write Ups (3) – 30% • Group Project (presentation & Paper)– 25% • Class Participation (numerous in class graded exercises) – 35%

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Outcome #1 will be evaluated by TWO timed quizzes Outcomes #2 & 3 will be evaluated by IN CLASS exercises covering assigned cases and guest speakers and is part of the overall participation grade Outcomes #2 & 3 will be evaluated by attending ONE EXTERNAL entrepreneurship related events as approved by the instructor and is part of the overall participation grade Outcome #4 will be evaluated by writing three (3) one-page case analysis papers Outcome #5 will be evaluated by assessing several peer case analysis papers on multiple occasions as well as peer reviewing final group presentations. We will use external software for these exercises Outcome #6 will be evaluated by doing a semester long group project GRADUATE LEVEL ONLY: Outcome #7 will be evaluated by an addendum to the final group project All outcomes will be partially assessed by your active participation during class time to include contributing to discussion., asking questions of the instructor, student presenters or guest speakers and preparing a group peer evaluation all considered a part of the overall participation grade

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Evaluation and Grading Students will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria: •

Quiz (10% of total grade) –An early concepts quiz worth 2.5% of grade will take place in the first few weeks. At the end of the term we will have a comprehensive quiz covering all class material including cases and guest speakers worth 7.5% of final grade.

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Class Participation (35% of total grade) - Participation grades will be based on attendance and the overall quality of online postings, verbal in-class contribution related to case study discussion, in class and online exercises, peer assessment as well as guest speaker interaction. YOU MUST ATTEND AT LEAST ONE EXTERNAL ENTR EVENT. These will include SOE speaker series or ENTR pitch competitions or other events you might find or come up during the semester. Submission of an introduction, group member evaluation form and class end survey will also be part of the in-class contribution grade. Types of participations include (but are not limited to): o ELC Discussion Boards o Use of Rampant Strategies Peer Evaluation Tool o Miscellaneous in class and remote activities

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Case Write-Ups (30% of total grade) – You must turn in a written analysis on THREE (3) of the assigned

Final – Group Project (25% of total grade) - Students will self-select into groups of no more than four and choose an entrepreneur to study with respect to their entrepreneurial journey. The selected entrepreneurial venture should have been in business at least 4-5 years + and have more than 10 employees. Additionally, they should have a deep, rich and compelling story that included a PIVOTAL moment similar to our case study protagonists. The project includes an oral class presentation which will be peer reviewed and a written report in the style of a case study. The presentation ought to be less than 10 minutes and inspire class debate like that of cases we cover in class. The report ought to be of suitable length to thoroughly present facts and information needed to analyze the situation much like a case analysis, yet succinct enough so as not to dilute the core content or make it difficult to assess multiple courses of action. Reports are best written double spaced and ought to include a title page,

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case studies denoted as “Analysis Due” in the course schedule, to the designated assignment folder in eLC or external software. Each write-up will count as 10% of your final grade and are due BEFORE the case is discussed (please see course schedule). When writing your analysis, assume that the reader is familiar with the case. A case write-up is not a summary of the case and should not rehash the facts; rather, it should be a clear and concise analysis. Please see my video on my preferred approach as it may differ from that of other 5500/7500 instructors. The analysis will include 5 elements: o Executive Summary – Summarize the MAIN problem of the case and your BEST solution. o Problem Statement – Identify the central themes in the case leading to the MAIN problem. o Alternatives –Present and refute TWO viable solutions to the MAIN problem as not BEST o Conclusion – Present the analysis and logic that led you to select a particular solution as BEST o Implementation – Outline a plan of action so that the reader can see not only why you chose the solution you did, but how it will work in practice – these STEPS ought to be measurable Reports should be professionally written and typed, equivalent to a report you would write for a senior manager. In business, most audiences are seeking a concise summary – one that clearly states only the most important information. As such, your case write-ups should be no longer than 1 page, singlespaced using 12-point fonts and 1-inch margins. Use the space wisely and see eLC for scoring rubric.

references page (as applicable) and multiple supporting exhibits (TWO specific ones are required as noted in ELC) delivered to the appropriate assignment folder. A peer evaluation form assessing each member of your group will also be due into an assignment folder before group scores will be released. Final course grades will be determined according to the following scale and there will be NO ROUNDING (i.e. a 92.6 is an A-, 86.4 is a B, etc.): A = 93-100; A- = 90-92; B+ = 87-89; B = 83-86; B- = 80-82; C+ = 77-79; C = 73-76; C- = 70-72; D = 60-69; F = 0-59

Course Materials Required Materials: •

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A PRINTED Course Packet (case studies), is available at Bel-Jean Copy/Print Center, 163 East Broad Street, Athens, GA 30601. You may choose a downloaded ELECTRONIC version directly from Harvard Business Publishing for a price of $63.75 at https://hbsp.harvard.edu/signin Use coursepack id: https://hbsp.harvard.edu/import/785432 The accounts at HBP is FREE. Rampant Strategies Peer Doc Software ($7 registration fee). Register at: https://app.rampantstrategy.com/login using an EMAILED sign up code. Review the STUDENT GUIDE at: http://www.rampantstrategy.com/peerdoc-student-guide.html NOTE: once the class list is final (Post add/drop week) you will receive an invitation to the tool. “The Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools” 7th edition by Richard Paul and Linda Elder. There is a free trial summary version available for free download but it is recommended you purchase this valuable resource as it will help you in most ANY class where you need to think, write and speak critically. Visit their complete website and locate the guide at: http://www.criticalthinking.org/store/products/the-miniature-guide-to-critical-thinkingconcepts-amp-tools-7th-edition/156 Sign up for a free account on FLIPGRID at: https://info.flipgrid.com/ For many face to face classes you will need a laptop or web access device IN CLASS Capabilities to use Zoom, Kaltura and ELC from multiple locations

Suggested Readings:

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Books by Richard Branson including “Losing my Virginity”, “Like a Virgin”, “Screw It, Let’s Do It”, “Screw Business as Usual”, “Failure and Success” and “The History of a Billionaire” “The Startup Owner’s Manual” by Steve Blank and Bob Dorf “Business Model Generation” by Alexander Osterwalder “The Third American Dream” by Suresh Sharma “Industrializing Innovations” by Sureshh Sharma “The Lean Startup” by Eric Reis “Zero to One” by Peter Thiel “The Wide Lens” by Ron Adner

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Entrepreneurship is as much about Leadership as it is about coming up with that next great idea. The following suggested reading list is a small sampling of works that I have found that can provide you with valuable references on different styles and types of Leadership and can help you to improve your own Leadership abilities.

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“The Innovator’s Dilemma” by Clayton M. Christensen

Student Expectations Your responsibilities include: • Preparation: You must read and analyze videos, handouts, other assigned material and especially case studies as listed in Syllabus prior to each class session and formulate an action plan. For guest speakers, when announced ahead of time, research that day’s speaker prior to class and come armed with insightful questions. • Presence: Come to class and arrive on time when it is your assigned day, unless other arrangements have been made. You must be present to learn and add your unique thoughts and insights to the group discussion and guest interactions. Bring the case study or materials relevant to each session with you to class. The same applies to your ZOOM day, it is expected you will be on time, prepared and contribute • Participation: Your learning is best facilitated by regular verbal participation. It is important to share your insights with the class to advance group discussion. To minimize distractions, use of laptops, cell phones, tablets, or other electronic devices is not permitted during class unless otherwise noted. WE WILL OFTEN USE A LAPTOP BASED PROGRAM so do be prepared with a laptop every class session. • UGA Learning Commons: I use eLC extensively and as such much of your class material (except those for purchase) will be located there as well as your official gradebook. Assignments are most often posted into eLC assignment folders except certain in class exercises and the peer reviewed material that will be posted into external software. Materials for your group assignment will be accessible in eLC. I will often send emails via class list and post announcements in eLC so I suggest you turn on email notifications of eLC announcements, at least for my course

General UGA Policies

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The official attendance policy of the university states: “It is the responsibility of each instructor to enforce his or her attendance policy and to decide whether to excuse an absence.” For more information, please see: http://bulletin.uga.edu/bulletin/ind/attendance.html Mental Health and Wellness Resources: o

If you or someone you know needs assistance, you are encouraged to contact Student Care and Outreach in the Division of Student Affairs at 706-542-7774 or visit https://sco.uga.edu. They will help you navigate any difficult circumstances you may be facing by connecting you with the appropriate resources or services.

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UGA Student Honor Code: "I will be academically honest in all of my academic work and will not tolerate academic dishonesty of others." A Culture of Honesty, the University's policy and procedures for handling cases of suspected dishonesty, can be found at www.uga.edu/ovpi. As a UGA student, you have agreed to abide by the University’s academic honesty policy (referenced above) and the Student Honor Code. Lack of knowledge of the academic honesty policy is not a reasonable explanation for a violation. Questions related to specific course assignment and academic honesty should be directed to me. More general information regarding the honesty policy can be found at the following website: http://ovpi.uga.edu/academic-honesty Students with a disability or health-related issue who need a class accommodation should make an appointment to speak with me as soon as possible. However, for official accommodations I will need a letter from DRC. For more information please visit this link: https://drc.uga.edu/

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The course syllabus is a general plan for the course; deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary The above statement should be expected to occur from time to time. Important announcements will be sent via email but may also be posted in eLC and it is the student responsibility to regularly read email, log in to view eLC announcements and course content.

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UGA has several resources for a student seeking mental health services (https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) or crisis support (https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies). If you need help managing stress anxiety, relationships, etc., please visit BeWellUGA (https://www.uhs.uga.edu/bewelluga/bewelluga) for a list of FREE workshops, classes, mentoring, and health coaching led by licensed clinicians and health educators in the University Health Center. Additional resources can be accessed through the UGA App.

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COVID-19 Syllabus Symptoms Statement – If you are experiencing any symptoms associated with COVID, do not attend the f2f component of this class. What do I do if I have symptoms - Students showing symptoms should self-isolate and schedule an appointment with the University Health Center by calling 706-542-1162 (MondayFriday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.). Please DO NOT walk-in. For emergencies and after-hours care, see https://www.uhs.uga.edu/info/emergencies. What do I do if I am notified that I have been exposed? Students who learn they have been directly exposed to COVID-19 but are not showing symptoms should self-quarantine for 14 days consistent with Department of Public Health (DPH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. Please correspond with your instructor via email, with a cc: to Student Care & Outreach at [email protected], to coordinate continuing your coursework while selfquarantined. If you develop symptoms, you should contact the University Health Center to make an appointment to be tested. You should continue to monitor your symptoms daily on DawgCheck. How do I get a test? Students who are demonstrating symptoms of COVID-19 should call the University Health Center. UHC is offering testing by appointment for students; appointments may be booked by calling 706-542-1162. UGA will also be recruiting asymptomatic students to participate in surveillance tests. Students living in residence halls, Greek housing and off-campus apartment complexes are encouraged to participate.

COVID-19 Syllabus Face Coverings Statement - Effective July 15, 2020, the University of Georgia—along with all University System of Georgia (USG) institutions—requires all faculty, staff, students and visitors to wear an appropriate face covering while inside campus facilities/buildings where six feet social distancing may not always be possible. Face covering use is in addition to and is not a substitute for social distancing. Anyone not using a face covering when required will be asked to wear one or must leave the area. Reasonable accommodations may be made for those who are unable to wear a face covering for documented health reasons. Students seeking an accommodation related to face coverings should contact Disability Services at https://drc.uga.edu/.

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COVID-19 Syllabus DawgCheck Statement - Please perform a quick symptom check each weekday on DawgCheck—on the UGA app or website—whether you feel sick or not. It will help health providers monitor the health situation on campus: https://dawgcheck.uga.edu/ Page

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What do I do if I test positive? Any student with a positive COVID-19 test is required to report the test in DawgCheck and should self-isolate immediately. Students should not attend classes in-person until the isolation period is completed. Once you report the positive test through DawgC...