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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SPRING 2022 ENTR 3310 14566, 14567, 16074, 18667 This course is completely online. At no point will you be required to come to campus. INSTRUCTOR: OFFICE: CELL PHONE: OFFICE HOURS: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: WHATSAPP: WEBSITE: EMAIL:

Carlos A. Ortega 528B UCBB 713-898-3566 (10am-6pm, M-F, CST and the best way to reach me) By appointment and online [email protected] Ortega3310 Ortega3310 713-898-3566 www.carlosortega.com [email protected]

COURSE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: In this course, you will re-evaluate your own views of entrepreneurship within the framework of entrepreneurial thinking and putting this mindset into action. As a student in this course, you are expected to accomplish the following objectives: ฀ Assess your personal entrepreneurial capacity. ฀ Differentiate between entrepreneurial and managerial thinking. ฀ Play with idea generation techniques to help you better create and shape ideas into bold opportunities. ฀ Evaluate opportunities using a rigorous feasibility and experimentation processes. ฀ Develop, define, and clearly communicate a business concept to determine its feasibility. ฀ Gain confidence to use entrepreneurial thinking and action with future opportunities. Throughout this course, you will develop a mindset that will enable you to build a toolkit to create and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities, marshal resources, and form teams driven by creativity, leadership, and smart action. In sum, this course is a journey through the early stage of entrepreneurial activity. This course is not intended to be a complete overview of entrepreneurship; it is an immersion experience for finding and creating opportunities.

REQUIRED TEXT- Yes, buy the book and wherever it is cheapest. You will find the eBook version most helpful, especially when taking exams. I do not recommend other editions. Launching New Ventures: An Entrepreneurial Approach, 7th Edition Kathleen R. Allen ISBN-10: 1305102509, ISBN-13: 9781305102507 © 2016

GRADING: There are 8 grades in this class (5 exams and 3 projects). The lowest of the 8 grades will be dropped which includes the final. The remaining 7 grades will be added THEN divided by 7. That number is your grade. It’s that simple! The following scale will be used to calculate your grade. Please note: This grading scale is provided by UH and I do not adjust it in any way. An A is the highest grade available at UH. There is no curve on the grading scale and no points “given” for any reason. For an A, you must earn the full 93 points. A 92.9999 is an A-. This example applies to the entire grading scale.

FINAL SEMESTER GRADES: A 93-100 C 73-76 A- 90-92 C- 70-72 B+ 87-89 D+ 67-69 B 83-86 D 63-66 B- 80-82 D- 60-62 C+ 77-79 F 59 and below All exams will be given via Blackboard and may be taken at any time prior to the deadline. You are strongly encouraged to familiarize yourself with Blackboard prior to the first exam. All questions regarding Blackboard should be directed to the Blackboard office. They offer a variety of classes to assist you with the program. ACADEMIC HONESTY The University of Houston Academic Honesty Policy is strictly enforced by the C.T. Bauer College of Business. No violations of this policy will be tolerated in this course. A discussion of the policy is included in the University of Houston Student Handbook which can be downloaded at http://www.uh.edu/dos/publications/handbook.php. Students are expected to be familiar with this policy. Go to the following link for details: http://catalog.uh.edu/content.php?catoid=6&navoid=1025 AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING SERVICES Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can help students who are having difficulties managing stress, adjusting to college, or feeling sad and hopeless. You can reach CAPS (www.uh.edu/caps) by calling 713-743-5454 during and after business hours for routine appointments or if you or someone you know is in crisis. Also, there is no appointment necessary for the “Let's Talk” program, which is a drop-in consultation service at convenient locations and hours around campus. http://www.uh.edu/caps/outreach/lets_talk.html ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The C. T. Bauer College of Business and I would like to help students who have disabilities achieve their highest potential. To this end and in order to receive academic accommodations, students must register with the Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) (telephone 713-743-5400, http://www.uh.edu/csd/) and present approved accommodation documentation to their instructors in a timely manner. FACE COVERING POLICY To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the University requires face coverings on campus including classrooms for both faculty and students. Face coverings must cover your mouth and nose and be worn throughout the class session. A mask with a valve is not considered an adequate face covering and should not be used, as it can expel exhaled air, increasing the risk to others. Eating or drinking during class is discouraged and is not an excuse for removing the face covering for any extended length of time. For additional information on the use of face coverings, please see Face Covering FAQs . Failure to comply with the requirement to wear a face covering in class will result in your being asked to leave the classroom immediately and a disciplinary referral through the Dean of Students Office. Requests for accommodations relating to the face covering policy may be directed to the Center for Students with DisABILITIES (CSD).

REQUIRED DAILY HEALTH SELF- ASSESSMENT Your presence in class each session means that you have completed a daily self-assessment of your health/exposure and you: • Are NOT exhibiting any Coronavirus Symptoms • Have NOT tested positive for COVID-19 • Have NOT knowingly been exposed to someone with COVID-19 or suspected/presumed COVID-19 • If you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms that are not clearly related to a pre-existing medical condition, do not come to class. Please see COVID-19 Diagnosis/Symptoms Protocols for what to do if you experience symptoms and Potential Exposure to Coronavirus for what to do if you have potentially been exposed to COVID-19. Consult the (select: Undergraduate Excused Absence Policy or Graduate Excused Absence Policy) for information regarding excused absences due to medical reasons. EXCUSED ABSENSE POLICY Regular class attendance, participation, and engagement in coursework are important contributors to student success. Absences may be excused as provided in the University of Houston Undergraduate Excused Absence Policy and Graduate Excused Absence Policy for reasons including: medical illness of student or close relative, death of a close family member, legal or government proceeding that a student is obligated to attend, recognized professional and educational activities where the student is presenting, and Universitysponsored activity or athletic competition. Under these policies, students with excused absences will be provided with an opportunity to make up any quiz, exam or other work that contributes to the course grade or a satisfactory alternative. Please read the full policy for details regarding reasons for excused absences, the approval process, and extended absences. Additional policies address absences related to military service, religious holy days, pregnancy and related conditions, and disability. RECORDING OF CLASS Students may not record all or part of class, livestream all or part of class, or make/distribute screen captures, without advanced written consent of the instructor. If you have or think you may have a disability such that you need to record class-related activities, please contact the Center for Students with DisABILITIES. If you have an accommodation to record class-related activities, those recordings may not be shared with any other student, whether in this course or not, or with any other person or on any other platform. Classes may be recorded by the instructor. Students may use instructor’s recordings for their own studying and notetaking. Instructor’s recordings are not authorized to be shared with anyone without the prior written approval of the instructor. Failure to comply with requirements regarding recordings will result in a disciplinary referral to the Dean of Students Office and may result in disciplinary action. SYLLABUS CHANGES Due to the changing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, please note that the instructor may need to make modifications to the course syllabus and may do so at any time. Notice of such changes will be announced as quickly as possible through Blackboard.

RESOURCES FOR ONLINE ING The University of Houston is committed to student success and provides information to optimize the online experience through our Power-On website. Please visit this website for a comprehensive set of resources, tools, and tips including obtaining access to the internet, AccessUH, and Blackboard; requesting a laptop through the Laptop Loaner Program; using your smartphone as a webcam; and downloading Microsoft Office 365 at no cost. For questions or assistance contact [email protected]. UH EMAIL Email communications related to this course will be sent to your Exchange email account which each University of Houston student receives. The Exchange mail server can be accessed via Outlook, which provides a single location for organizing and managing day-today information, from email and calendars to contacts and task lists. Exchange email accounts can be accessed by logging into Office 365 with your CougarNet credentials or through AccessUH. Additional assistance can be found at the Get Help page. HONOR CODE STATEMENT Students may be asked to sign an honor code statement as part of their submission of any graded work including but not limited to projects, quizzes, and exams: “I understand and agree to abide by the provisions in the University of Houston Undergraduate Academic Honesty Policy, Academic honesty is taken very seriously and, in the cases of violations, penalties may include suspension or expulsion from the University of Houston. THIS CLASS IS COMPLETELY ONLINE Asynchronous Online Courses: This course is taught asynchronously, which means there is no designated day or time assigned to the course (although optional synchronous sessions are possible, such as virtual office hours or discussion groups). Asynchronous instruction generally involves accessing content, such as recorded video lectures, readings, discussion prompts, assignments, and assessments during a flexible time frame, with due dates as specified. This course will have a final exam at the course conclusion. The exam will be asynchronous, and the date and time that it will be released and due will be announced during the course. Prior to the exam, descriptive information, such as the number and types of exam questions, resources and collaborations that are allowed and disallowed in the process of completing the exam, and procedures to follow if connectivity or other resource obstacles are encountered during the exam period, may be provided.

HELPFUL INFORMATION COVID-19 Updates: https://uh.edu/covid-19/ Coogs Care: https://www.uh.edu/dsaes/coogscare/ Laptop Checkout Requests: https://www.uh.edu/infotech/about/planning/offcampus/index.php#do-you-need-a-laptop Health FAQs: https://uh.edu/covid-19/faq/health-wellness-prevention-faqs/ Student Health Center: https://uh.edu/class/english/lcc/current-students/studenthealth-center/index.php

CLASS SCHEDULE: The course is extensively flexible. You may complete the assignments/projects and take exams at any time prior to the deadline. However, all exams and assignments/projects MUST be completed by the deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS! Exams are given online via Blackboard . You will need to make arrangements to be in front of a computer with reliable internet access when taking exams. ฀ ฀ ฀

There are 35 or 40 questions on the exams, and you are given 60 minutes to answer them. Make certain to familiarize yourself with testing by taking the Practice Test. Please Note: You will not be able to revisit a question once answered. Exams may be taken from anywhere in the world where reliable internet access exists.

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Important: All work must be completed by the scheduled deadlines. IF IT IS FRIDAY AT 5PM, SOMETHING IS LIKELY DUE! No exceptions. Exam and assignments/project deadline dates will not change.

This online course is extensively self-paced. Pay particular attention to the deadlines. You may take exams and complete assignments/projects at any time prior to the deadline. Once the deadline has passed, a 0 is automatically assigned for incomplete work. No exceptions! SCHEDULE AND DEADLINES: Project ONE- January 28 at 5pm. Go to Assignments/Projects Tab in BB for details. Exam 1: Due date February 4 at 5pm and covers chapters 1-4. Understanding Entrepreneurship- Chapter 1 Preparing for the Entrepreneurial Journey- Chapter 2 Creating Opportunity- Chapter 3 Analyzing the Industry and Market - Chapter 4 Exam 2: Due date February 18 at 5pm and covers chapters 5-8. Developing and Testing a Business Model - Chapter 5 Prototyping and Validating A Solution- Chapter 6 Protecting Start Up Assets- Chapter 7 Building The Founding TeamChapter 8

Project TWO- Due date February 25 at 5pm. Go to Assignments/Projects Tab on BB for detail. Exam 3: Due date March 11 at 5pm and covers chapters 9-12. Calculating Startup Capital Requirements- Chapter 9 Preparing a Business Plan- Chapter 10 Designing An Entrepreneurial Company- Chapter 11 Planning Start Up Operations- Chapter 12 Project THREE- Due date April 1 at 5pm. Go to Assignments/Projects Tab on BB for details. Exam 4: Due date April 15 at 5pm and covers chapters 13-17. Choosing the Legal Form of Organization Chapter 13 Developing a Start Up Marketing Plan- Chapter 14 Incorporating Ethics and Social Responsibility into the Business- Chapter 15 Funding Startup and Growth- Chapter 16 Planning for Growth and Change- Chapter 17 Final Exam: Due Date April 29- 5pm and covers all chapters, topics and assigned readings.

HOW TO CONTACT ME: I am easily reached via text a call or via email. I respond within a couple hours. Send emails directly to [email protected] I do not answer your email within 2 hours, something is wrong. Please Note: I do not respond to emails or contact students on weekends. ASSIGNMENTS/PROJECTS: Many options are offered. You must complete 3 of the given options and have absolute flexibility as to which of the options is selected. Each option may only be submitted once and cannot be repeated. WHAT IF I AM INTERESTED IN PROPOSING AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE ASSIGNMENT/PROJECT OPTIONS? CAN I DO SOMETHING ELSE? Go for it, entrepreneur! This is an entrepreneurship class and I expect you to think outside the box. If you are interested in an alternative project, send me your proposal. Be entrepreneurial and offer an alternative that captures your interests and is personally useful. Please Note: Authorization must be obtained prior to an alternative project submission. Failure to do so will result in a 0. CONTACTING ME VIA MY CELL PHONE: Please choose to contact me via cell phone respectfully, M-F (10am-6pm). Problems with your computer on test days, being frustrated with Blackboard, being unable to take a test when scheduled, or to inform me you will be out of town are not reasons to call your professor on his personal cell phone. If you call and I do not answer, leave a message! I will likely call you back right away. MEETING WITH STUDENTS: I want you to succeed in this course. I am happy to meet with you, individually, at any point in the semester. If you, honestly, do not understand why you are not able to be successful in this class, please schedule an appointment. We will meet electronically and there is no need to go to campus for assistance. There should be no reason to not do as well as expected in this class! HOW TO STUDY FOR EXAMS: Most of what you see on an exam is covered in the chapters. Power Points are made available for most chapters. Some of what is covered on exams comes from material made available but not covered in the book and power points. WHAT SHOULD YOU CALL ME? Professor Ortega or Mr. Ortega works. I prefer Professor Ortega. TIMED EXAMS: All exams are timed. Exam 1 has 35 questions and the final exam has 40 questions. You will be given 60 minutes to answer them. Although the exams are open book/notes, you must be able to quickly make a decision when answering questions. Time will pass by quickly. Review the syllabus regularly and read announcements frequently. It is important you keep up with what you need to know when you need to know it. Fair Warning: Do not make the mistake of taking the exams in groups or with anyone else. Exams must be completed independently.

CAN YOU REVIEW YOUR COMPLETED EXAM? Yes! Students may review the completed exam one week after the exam closing date and for one week only. To review the exam, simply email me and I will make arrangements for you to review the exam during the dates the exam is made available. Please note: No exams will be available for review after the deadline has passed. TWITTER: Twitter has proven to be an effective tool to get students information quickly. It is imperative for you to sign up to receive tweets from the class Twitter account, Ortega3310. Please do not send me messages via Twitter. I will not get them, nor will I respond to them. DO YOU “GIVE POINTS AWAY” IF WE ARE CLOSE TO THE NEXT LETTER GRADE? No, your grade is what it is. If you have 92.9999, your grade will be an A-. You must earn (on your own) the full 93 to get an A in the course. WHEN DO YOU FIND OUT THE EXAM GRADE? Your grade will be made available to you immediately upon completion of the exam. I know you want to know your grade ASAP and I do my best to get it to you fast. ARE THE EXAMS OPEN BOOK OPEN NOTES? Yes, they are. Be wise... do the math... There are 35 MC/TF questions on Exams 1-4. The final exam consists of 40 MC/TF questions. You have 60 minutes to complete exams. Do not count on being able to use your book/notes much. Fair Warning: Open book/open notes does not mean you can take the exam in pairs or with other students. All work must be done independently. WHAT HAPPENS IF THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED AND YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE EXAM AND/OR PROJECT? You earn a 0. It is that simple. You may complete all exams and assignments/projects up to the deadline. I do not accept late work. No exceptions. BLACKBOARD : UH has switched all courses to Blackboard. You will not find Blackboard difficult. However, go to the following web link and explore the helpful information, http://www.uh.edu/webct/help. If you have never taken exams online or an online class, I suggest you contact the Blackboard office and take the mini tutorial/class. All questions regarding Blackboard should be referred to the Blackboard office.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM TAKING THE EXAM AND ENCOUNTER COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Make sure your computer is working, you have a consistent connection, and you know how to use Blackboard. No exceptions and/or resetting exams are made for computer problems. There are many computers available to you on campus. FAIR WARNINGDO NOT TAKE THE EXAM IN THE LIBRARY. THE COMPUTERS THERE TEND TO BE SLOW. MASS EMAILS: Do not, under any circumstances, send a mass email to the class. It is unprofessional and no one likes to get them. If you choose to send a mass email, you will receive a 10point deduction from your grade (per mass email sent). This means, if you earn a final grade of 90 and you sent 1 mass email, your grade will be changed to an 80. Thank you for taking this course. Please do not hesitate to contact me for assistance and guidance throughout the semester. I am happy to help! Professor Ortega...