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Entrepreneurship
.5 Carnegie Unit
Instructor: Alisa A. Bourne |
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Instructor Information: email: aabourne@olemiss.edu Mrs. Bourne is a graduate of William Carey University and the University of Southern Mississippi. She holds a Mississippi Educator License with endorsements in Business, English, Mathematics, General Science, Social Studies, Psychology, AP World History, Counseling, and Administration. Prior to accepting her current position as Administrator of The University of Mississippi High School, she served as the Guidance Counselor at South Pontotoc High School, and District Data and Guidance Coordinator at the Pontotoc City School District. |
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Contact Information: If you have questions concerning the content of the course, you may contact the instructor directly using the email link on the main Lessons page or in the "Communications & Tools" tab. NOTE: Replies to your emails will go to your go.olemiss.edu email account, so be sure to check it frequently.
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Course Description: Do you dream of owning your own business? This course can give you a head start in learning about what you’ll need to own and operate a successful business. You will explore creating a business plan, financing a business, and pricing products and services. |
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Required Textbook: For this course, you will not need to order a textbook. All reading material is found in each unit. |
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Course Objectives include (but are not limited to):
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Course Outline:This course consists of 10 instructional modules (or units). NOTE: you must pass the Syllabus and Orientation Quiz for the course materials to appear on the Lessons page. |
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Units | LESSON | Reading Assignments | Due for Grades | Pacing Guide to complete the course in one semester |
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Start Here | Syllabus and Orientation folder. NOTE: Once you complete the syllabus and orientation quiz, the rest of the lessons will become available to you. | Syllabus quiz | Week 1 | |||||||
0 | 0 | Instructions and course information | Introduce Yourself discussion board, Course pretest | Week 1 | ||||||
1 | 1.1-1.6 | Reading material 1.1-1.6 Becoming an Entrepreneur, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Project 1, Quiz | Week 2 | ||||||
2 | 2.1-2.6 | Reading material 2.1-2.6 Options Starting Out, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Project 2, Quiz | Week 3 | ||||||
3 | 3.1-3.5 | Reading material 3.1-3.5 Regulation and Global Concerns, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz | Week 4 | ||||||
4 | 4.1-4.6 | Reading material 4.1-4.6 Creating a Business Plan, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Project 4, Quiz | Week 5 | ||||||
5 | 5.1-5.6 | Reading material 5.1-5.6 Accounting Basics, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz | Week 6 | ||||||
Midterm | Proctored exam covering units 1-5. Be sure to complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken may receive a grade of zero. |
Proctored test | Week 7 | |||||||
6 | 6.1-6.6 | Reading material 6.1-6.6 Getting and Keeping Customers, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz | Week 8 | ||||||
7 | 7.1-7.6 | Reading material 7.1-7.6 Pricing and Products, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz | Week 9 | ||||||
8 | 8.1-8.6 | Reading material 8.1-8.6 Innovation and Growth, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz | Week 10 | ||||||
9 | 9.1-9.5 | Reading material 9.1-9.5 Business Leadership, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Project 9, Quiz | Week 11 | ||||||
10 | 10.1-10.6 | Reading material 10.1-10.6 Finding Employment in Entrepreneurship, podcast, reflect | Text Questions, Lab Questions, Quiz | Week 12 | ||||||
Post-test, Exit Survey | The 10-minute Post-test is in the Final Exam folder and must be completed before the final exam will appear. | To be completed before scheduling your final exam. | Week 13 | |||||||
Final Exam | Proctored comprehensive exam covering Units 6-10. Complete all previous assignments before taking this exam. Any assignments not completed before the exam is taken will receive a grade of zero. | Proctored test | Week 13 | |||||||
Grading Scale: 93 - 100% = A The grading format is as follows: Minor Grades (Quizzes, Text questions): 50% |