Entrepreneurship Initiative (EI)
Course involves active discussion about current events, case studies and assigned reading to evaluate strategies needed to think like an entrepreneur. Our students will think critically and apply basic skills needed when joining or forming teams to launch ideas or ventures. This course will host only residents of the Albright Entrepreneurs Village to discuss these ideas and build upon the living and learning community's learning outcomes.
R: Albright Entrepreneurs Village
Typically offered in Fall only
Course covers the perspectives of entrepreneurial thinking from an interdisciplinary perspective including: expectations and understanding of successful entrepreneurs as well as entrepreneurial opportunities in a variety of disciplines and entities including sciences, technology, humanities and social sciences. Primary focus will be on developing the student's entrepreneurial mindset.
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Typically offered in Fall and Spring
The purpose of this course is to equip students with the skills and competencies to guide high school students through the Carolina Regional Albright Team Experience (CREATE). Students will think critically and apply skills related to leadership, entrepreneurial concepts, teaching and facilitation while working with high school students. This course prepares students to design their own interactive curriculum which they will facilitate in the spring semester. Instructor approval required for registration.
Corequisite: Must also enroll in SLC/EI 203, instructor approval required
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Typically offered in Fall only
This course builds upon the foundation set in SLE/EI 202 CREATE I. Students will continue to think critically and apply skills related to leadership, entrepreneurial concepts, teaching and facilitation while preparing students for the spring competition. This semester is focused on facilitation and mentorship and helping the high school students finish their group projects.
Prerequisite: SLC/EI 202 or approval from instructor
Typically offered in Spring only
Course covers the development and application of critical skills in entrepreneurship as well as the fundamentals of entrepreneurial planning including interdisciplinary opportunity identification and feasibility analysis. Some individual off campus travel might be required. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off campus activities. Students will not receive credit for both EI 331 and MIE 412.
Prerequisite: EI 201
GEP Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Typically offered in Spring only
The Independent Study in Entrepreneurship (EI 495) is designed to give students the opportunity to create their own experiential learning activity within the scope of an academic environment. EI 495 projects should be designed to meet the criteria for a 3 credit hour course. Before moving forward with the request to enroll in EI 495, the student should first work with their Independent Study sponsor to define the Independent Study contract. This course is restricted to students who have obtained faculty permission to enroll.
Typically offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer