Overview

COURSE DESCRIPTION The Fundamentals of Veteran Entrepreneurship will expose students to the mindset, core principles and practical considerations required when researching, developing and launching a small business concept. As any successful business requires a balanced focus on developing people and systems, the course material places emphases on proper mindset and self-assessment techniques (people) before providing the student with a strong foundation of practical skills based on best practices and proven industry standards (systems). This course material will offer students a unique overview which will serve to both assist in their decision to pursue additional formalized education in entrepreneurship and business management, as well as consider entrepreneurship as a viable career path after military service. Emphases throughout the text and companion study guide will be placed on the special circumstances that are unique to military personnel and student veterans. The Fundamentals of Veteran Entrepreneurship course material is applicable to the following course offerings in higher education programs: 1. Introduction to Entrepreneurship 2. Principles of Entrepreneurial Process 3. Small Business and Entrepreneurial Planning 4. Recognizing Entrepreneurial Opportunities COMPANION TEXT The Prior-Service Entrepreneur: The Fundamentals of Veteran Entrepreneurship ISBN-13: 978-1494949174 Paperback: 272 Pages Series: Experiential Leadership Publisher: Phase2 Advantage NOTE: The academic edition of this text is available to higher-education institutions in digital format on the Vitalsource platform (vitalsource.com). To purchase copies at the discounted academic rate, please contact Phase2 Advantage at (912) 344-4412.