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EPS7200

OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1.00 credits
EPS7200 - OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Core One Year Program)
EPS7200- Opportunity & Entrepreneurship (EPS) This stream focuses on the entrepreneurial process. Where do ideas come from? How do we design products or services to transform ideas into potential businesses that create value for our customers? What kind of business model generates the greatest profit? How do we launch and scale the business? Because entrepreneurial leaders need to be able to convey their ideas clearly and persuasively, you will develop your communication skills through getting feedback on individual and group presentations.
EPS7500

BOS-ENTREPRENEURSHIP

3.00 credits
EPS7500 - BOS-ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Blended Elective)
EPS7500 Entrepreneurship 3 credit blended elective Start Date: May 21, 2013 End Date: July 02, 2013 This Interdisciplinary course focuses on all aspects of starting a new business. You will learn to write, articulate and present a business opportunity that will be ready for venture capitalist review You have a better understanding of your own personal entrepreneurial capacity. You will sharpen your opportunity assessment and shaping skills and You will deepen your understanding of integrating people and processes in entrepreneurship. Course objective is to explore the core concepts, tools, and practices of entrepreneurship. Specifically, we will concentrate on the following areas: (1) identifying new venture opportunities (versus ideas), (2) understanding which skills are necessary for success and building a team that possess those attributes, (3) evaluating the viability of the new venture, and (4) financing, starting and operating the business. This class will be delivered in an innovative, condensed version during the Summer 1 semester using a combination of 50% face to face (F2F) and 50% online learning. The F2F sessions will be held on May 21, May 28, June 04, June 11, June 18, June 25 and July 02 (Final Class). The online learning will take the form of short video postings, discussion threads, team WIKIs, and blog contributions to help you develop the key perquisite skills for the increasingly online-based collaborative economy. You will be expected to engage online during the six assigned 5-day open discussion timeframes each week, scheduled between the seven F2F sessions. Written deliverables (a comprehensive business plan, pitch presentation and various mini deliverables will represent 55% of the grade. Your online and in-class engagement and insights will represent the remaining 45% of your grade. This course is output intensive in the summer format as we have compressed a 13 week program into seven very engaging practical-knowledge and skill building weeks on entrepreneurship practices. Prerequisites: Evening: EPS8150 or EPS7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or EPS7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or EPS7301 or EPS7200
EPS7510

FT ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

3.00 credits
EPS7510 - FT ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE - (Blended Elective)
Non-Fast Track students will be able to add this class beginning on April 17 when add/drop opens provided there is space and prereqs, if any, are met. All non-Fast Track students will be required to complete blended learning technology pre-work prior to the start of this class. F2F Dates: Fri, May 31 & Sat, July 13 EPS7510 Entrepreneurial Finance formerly titled Financing the Entrepreneurial Venture Focuses on raising seed and growth capital from venture capital, business angels, investment banking, and commercial banking sources; and financial problems unique to the small- and medium-sized firm undergoing rapid growth. Examines actual proposals made to venture capital firms, particularly in terms of their financial viability. Course also examines financial management for entrepreneurs over the life of a business project. Includes financing start-ups, financial planning for the nonpublic smaller enterprise, going public, selling out, bankruptcy, sources of capital, and other related topics. Prerequisite: NONE This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7510

SF ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

3.00 credits
EPS7510 - SF ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE - (Blended Elective)
Non-Fast Track students will be able to add this class beginning on April 17 when add/drop opens provided there is space and prereqs, if any, are met. All non-Fast Track students will be required to complete blended learning technology pre-work prior to the start of this class. F2F Dates: Fri, Aug 2 & Fri, Aug 30. Class will meet from 8:00am-5:00pm each day. EPS7510 Entrepreneurial Finance formerly titled Financing the Entrepreneurial Venture Focuses on raising seed and growth capital from venture capital, business angels, investment banking, and commercial banking sources; and financial problems unique to the small- and medium-sized firm undergoing rapid growth. Examines actual proposals made to venture capital firms, particularly in terms of their financial viability. Course also examines financial management for entrepreneurs over the life of a business project. Includes financing start-ups, financial planning for the nonpublic smaller enterprise, going public, selling out, bankruptcy, sources of capital, and other related topics. Prerequisite: NONE This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7520

FT MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES

3.00 credits
EPS7520 - FT MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES - (Blended Elective)
Non-Fast Track students will be able to add this class beginning on April 17 when add/drop opens provided there is space and prereqs, if any, are met. All non-Fast Track students will be required to complete blended learning technology pre-work prior to the start of this class. F2F Dates: Thurs, May 23 & Fri, June 21 EPS7520 Managing Growing Businesses This case-based course is designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities accompanying growing an entrepreneurial company. The course provides the concepts and framework necessary to enable entrepreneurial management in organizations of all sizes and types. It is intended for individuals interested in managing growth in their own companies as well as those growing an existing company by creating value through innovation and opportunity capture. The course focuses on the decisions entrepreneurs must make to recognize and capture opportunities, obtain and allocate resources, challenge and direct personnel, and adapt personal goals and corporate strategies to a changing business environment. In this process, the course examines management challenges commonly encountered at different stages in the life-cycle of an entrepreneurial business, including start-up, growth, change of direction, and harvest. Prerequisite: Evening: EPS8150 or EPS7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or EPS7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or EPS7301 or EPS7200 This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7520

SF MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES

3.00 credits
EPS7520 - SF MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES - (Blended Elective)
Non-Fast Track students will be able to add this class beginning on April 17 when add/drop opens provided there is space and prereqs, if any, are met. All non-Fast Track students will be required to complete blended learning technology pre-work prior to the start of this class. F2F Dates: Sat, June 1 & Fri, June 28 EPS7520 Managing Growing Businesses This case-based course is designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities accompanying growing an entrepreneurial company. The course provides the concepts and framework necessary to enable entrepreneurial management in organizations of all sizes and types. It is intended for individuals interested in managing growth in their own companies as well as those growing an existing company by creating value through innovation and opportunity capture. The course focuses on the decisions entrepreneurs must make to recognize and capture opportunities, obtain and allocate resources, challenge and direct personnel, and adapt personal goals and corporate strategies to a changing business environment. In this process, the course examines management challenges commonly encountered at different stages in the life-cycle of an entrepreneurial business, including start-up, growth, change of direction, and harvest. Prerequisite: Evening: EPS8150 or EPS7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or EPS7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or EPS7301 or EPS7200 This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7530

FT M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS

3.00 credits
EPS7530 - FT M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS - (Blended Elective)
Non-Fast Track students will be able to add this class beginning on April 17 when add/drop opens provided there is space and prereqs, if any, are met. All non-Fast Track students will be required to complete blended learning technology pre-work prior to the start of this class. F2F Dates: Sat, June 1 & Fri, July 12 EPS7530 M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS (3 credits) This course focuses on the strategies and process entrepreneurs and business leaders employ in various types of acquisitions or divestitures (leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, etc.). The course is centered around $10-500 Million revenue companies and its content is applicable for students pursuing either entrepreneurial opportunities or corporate positions where they may be called upon to acquire or divest a division or product line. We take a strategic view throughout the course discussing and evaluating all phases of the acquisition process: Acquisition planning and targeting, Valuation alternatives, Leveraged Buyouts, ESOPs/Partnerships, Financing buyouts, Tax, legal and accounting issues, Letters of Intent, Due Diligence, Negotiating an agreement, International markets, Lessons to be learned from failed acquisitions, Managing the leveraged company Course Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of accounting and finance will be helpful in understanding valuation, income statements and balance sheet issues.
EPS7530

SF M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS

3.00 credits
EPS7530 - SF M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS - (Blended Elective)
Non-Fast Track students will be able to add this class beginning on April 17 when add/drop opens provided there is space and prereqs, if any, are met. All non-Fast Track students will be required to complete blended learning technology pre-work prior to the start of this class. F2F Dates: Sat, Aug 3 & Thurs, Aug 29. Class will meet from 8:00am-5:00pm each day EPS7530 M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS (3 credits) This course focuses on the strategies and process entrepreneurs and business leaders employ in various types of acquisitions or divestitures (leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, etc.). The course is centered around $10-500 Million revenue companies and its content is applicable for students pursuing either entrepreneurial opportunities or corporate positions where they may be called upon to acquire or divest a division or product line. We take a strategic view throughout the course discussing and evaluating all phases of the acquisition process: Acquisition planning and targeting, Valuation alternatives, Leveraged Buyouts, ESOPs/Partnerships, Financing buyouts, Tax, legal and accounting issues, Letters of Intent, Due Diligence, Negotiating an agreement, International markets, Lessons to be learned from failed acquisitions, Managing the leveraged company Course Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of accounting and finance will be helpful in understanding valuation, income statements and balance sheet issues.
EPS7532

THE PRINCIPLE OF OBJECTIVITY

1.50 credits
EPS7532 - THE PRINCIPLE OF OBJECTIVITY - (Elective Course)
EPS7532 The Principle of Objectivity 1.5 credit elective Entrepreneurship is defined as a mindset; a way of thinking and acting. Central to this mindset is the principle of objectivity. Objectivity about oneself and the current situation empowers a leader to see clearly, make sound judgments, lead others and execute effectively. The challenge is that most of us cannot be objective about how we related to ourselves, situations or the other people in our lives. It is simply the nature of the mind! This is what we tend to do: We experience through our senses a fact whether it is an object, a person, an action, or a situation. In an instant, we project our own fears, mental models and background onto that fact. The result: We see something other than what it is, a misperception or; one object or situation is mistaken for another or the value of an object or circumstance is exaggerated; seen for more than it is. With all that going on, how can we see things clearly, make sound judgments and be effective leaders? The goal of this course is to help you to develop your mind-set and mental focus to engage the people, business challenges and performance expectations with the clarity of mind to maximize your overall effectiveness. In out discussions we will talk about objectivity, a mindset that will help you react appropriately to changing dynamics, make sound decisions and improve your relationships with your colleagues. We will apply this framework to the entrepreneurial process and the corporate environment. You will work together to craft a customized personal framework from which to build a successful career.
EPS7545

BUYING A SMALL BUSINESS

1.50 credits
EPS7545 - BUYING A SMALL BUSINESS - (Elective Course)
EPS7545 The Entrepreneurial Extension: Buying a Small Business This course will delve deeply into the challenges, process, and risks of buying a small business. Students will explore the intricacies of planning, evaluating and negotiating to buy a small business from a family-controlled or privately-owned enterprise. All aspects of financing and equity structure alternatives plus the industry peculiarities of acquiring a small business will be explored via cases, discussion, and an individual research paper. This course is geared specifically to buying a small business and links with EPS7530 (M&A for Entrepreneurs) which focuses on a broad understanding of middle-market company M&A and is geared to students looking to buy a business in the future or students entering the corporate or advisory world. No prerequisites are necessary for this course. It is recommended that students also take EPS7530 (M&A for Entrepreneurs) in order to develop a deep understanding of the M&A process.
EPS9525

21st CENTURY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1.50 credits
EPS9525 - 21st CENTURY ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Intensive Elective)
EPS9525: 21ST CENTURY ENTREPRENEURSHIP: BUSINESS AND SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEETING DATES AND TIMES: Friday, June 14 (9:00-4:00) Saturday, June 15 (9:00-3:00) Saturday, June 29 (9:00-3:30) ADD DEADLINE: Friday, May 31 (9:00am ET) DROP DEADLINE: Friday, June 14 (11:59pm ET) *THERE IS PRE-WORK FOR THIS COURSE* REGISTRATION: Please register for this course through online registration. If a space becomes available in the course after the regular Summer 2013 First Session add/drop deadline (Wednesday, May 22) but before the course specific add deadline, students must email registrar@babson.edu from their Babson email account to register for it. These emails will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Emails will not be retained for future consideration. Students can drop this course before the end of the day of the first class meeting. Please drop this course through online registration. If online registration is closed, students must email registrar@babson.edu from their Babson email account before the drop deadline to drop the course. CAPACITY: 42 TIME CONFLICTS: Students are responsible to check the meeting dates and times for all courses, including intensive electives, to ensure there are no time conflicts. If a student registers for intensive electives that have conflicting dates and times, the Registrar’s Office will drop one of these courses. INTENSIVE ELECTIVES POLICY: The maximum number of intensive electives a student may take while at Babson is four (4). It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to this policy. If the student exceeds this limit, the Registrar’s Office will drop the student from an intensive elective. COURSE DESCRIPTION: Business has tremendous societal ramifications. Inventions and industries from the automobile to the internet impact everything from air quality to economic and political freedom. Entrepreneurs, who are often at the forefront of business and thus societal innovation, are changing the way business is conducted. 21st Century Entrepreneurs are creating businesses that are beneficial to the bottom line, society and the environment. Through cases, projects and present day examples, the course will challenge students to understand the impact of business on society. In addition, it will offer new frameworks for entrepreneurial ventures which capitalize on social responsibility to gain competitive advantage and increase valuation. The final deliverable for the course is an in-class presentation in which student teams will either: (1) present an outline business plan for a socially responsible business opportunity; (2) recommend ways to improve the social and environmental impacts of a company, while increasing competitive advantage and bottom line; (3) benchmark two industry competitors, a socially responsible company versus a traditional company.
EPS9555

PUBLIC POLICY ENTREPRENEURSHIP

1.50 credits
EPS9555 - PUBLIC POLICY ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Intensive Elective)
EPS9555: PUBLIC POLICY ENTREPRENEURSHIP MEETING DATES AND TIMES: Friday, July 26 (6:30-9:30) Saturday, July 27 (9:00-5:00) Saturday, August 3 (9:00-5:00) ADD DEADLINE: Friday, July 12 (4:30pm ET) DROP DEADLINE: Friday, July 26 (11:59pm ET) *THERE IS PRE-WORK FOR THIS COURSE* REGISTRATION: Please register for this course through online registration. If a space becomes available in the course after the regular Summer 2013 Second Session add/drop deadline (Monday, June 17) but before the course specific add deadline, students must email registrar@babson.edu from their Babson email account to register for it. These emails will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. Emails will not be retained for future consideration. Students can drop this course before the end of the day of the first class meeting. Please drop this course through online registration. If online registration is closed, students must email registrar@babson.edu from their Babson email account before the drop deadline to drop the course. CAPACITY: 42 TIME CONFLICTS: Students are responsible to check the meeting dates and times for all courses, including intensive electives, to ensure there are no time conflicts. If a student registers for intensive electives that have conflicting dates and times, the Registrar’s Office will drop one of these courses. INTENSIVE ELECTIVES POLICY: The maximum number of intensive electives a student may take while at Babson is four (4). It is the student’s responsibility to adhere to this policy. If the student exceeds this limit, the Registrar’s Office will drop the student from an intensive elective. COURSE DESCRIPTION: The fiscal cliff. Congressional gridlock. A growing multi-trillion dollar deficit. The curtailment of local services and the threat of local community bankruptcies. Policy challenges at all levels—local, regional, national, international. Have you ever wondered how your Babson MBA skills can be applied to help policy-makers meet these challenges effectively and intelligently and how you can get involved now or later in your career as a policy-maker yourself? EPS 9555: Public Policy Entrepreneurship is a 1.5 credit intensive elective focused on applying Entrepreneurial Thought and Action to answering these questions. The course makes extensive use of guest speakers, including government officials and public and private sector executives who share their practical experience in using entrepreneurial thinking to create innovative solutions to public policy challenges. Recent speakers have included a governor, a state secretary of housing and economic development, a state secretary of health and human services, venture capitalists, private charitable foundation board members, a board of selectman chair, a town executive director, and a founder of Mass Challenge and directors of the Mass. Institute for Political Leadership. Public Policy Entrepreneurship focuses on how governments, private companies, NGOs, and economic development organizations can apply entrepreneurial thought and action to accomplish their goals. Course topics include: • how MBAs can get involved in applying their professional skills to public policy challenges at different points in their careers either as a part-time volunteer or on a full-time basis • how governments can create conditions to encourage private sector entrepreneurship • how private companies can work more effectively with government entities in accomplishing their goals • how government agencies can become more entrepreneurial in order to accomplish their objectives The course uses lectures, readings, videos, and podcasts to provide students with analytical frameworks and practical knowledge which they can apply in developing solutions to policy issues. In the course final paper, students assume the role of a government official or NGO executive and detail how they would apply entrepreneurial principles in creating solutions to challenges facing their state or city or NGO. *THERE IS PREWORK FOR THIS COURSE
EPS7200

FT1 OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2.00 credits
EPS7200 - FT1 OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Blended Core)
Face-to-Face Dates: April 25-27, 2013 EPS7200 | OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 credits This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process. Where do ideas come from? How do we design products or services to transform ideas into potential businesses that create value for our customers? What kind of business model generates the greatest profit? How do we launch and scale the business? Because entrepreneurial leaders need to be able to convey their ideas clearly and persuasively, you will develop your communication skills by getting feedback on individual and group presentations.
EPS7200

SF OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

2.00 credits
EPS7200 - SF OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Blended Core)
Face-to-Face Dates: May 2 - May 4, 2013 EPS7200 | OPPORTUNITY AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 credits This course focuses on the entrepreneurial process. Where do ideas come from? How do we design products or services to transform ideas into potential businesses that create value for our customers? What kind of business model generates the greatest profit? How do we launch and scale the business? Because entrepreneurial leaders need to be able to convey their ideas clearly and persuasively, you will develop your communication skills by getting feedback on individual and group presentations.
EPS7500

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

3.00 credits
EPS7500 - ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Elective Course)
EPS7500 Entrepreneurship Interdisciplinary course that focuses on all aspects of starting a new business, with emphasis on the critical role of recognizing and creating opportunities. Topics include attributes of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial careers, evaluating opportunities, writing business plans, and financing the venture. Prerequisites: Evening: EPS8150 or EPS7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or EPS7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or EPS7301 or EPS7200 This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7510

ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE

3.00 credits
EPS7510 - ENTREPRENEURIAL FINANCE - (Elective Course)
EPS7510 Entrepreneurial Finance formerly titled Financing the Entrepreneurial Venture Focuses on raising seed and growth capital from venture capital, business angels, investment banking, and commercial banking sources; and financial problems unique to the small- and medium-sized firm undergoing rapid growth. Examines actual proposals made to venture capital firms, particularly in terms of their financial viability. Course also examines financial management for entrepreneurs over the life of a business project. Includes financing start-ups, financial planning for the nonpublic smaller enterprise, going public, selling out, bankruptcy, sources of capital, and other related topics. Prerequisite: NONE This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7520

MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES

3.00 credits
EPS7520 - MANAGING GROWING BUSINESSES - (Elective Course)
EPS7520 Managing Growing Businesses This case-based course is designed to provide insight into the challenges and opportunities accompanying growing an entrepreneurial company. The course provides the concepts and framework necessary to enable entrepreneurial management in organizations of all sizes and types. It is intended for individuals interested in managing growth in their own companies as well as those growing an existing company by creating value through innovation and opportunity capture. The course focuses on the decisions entrepreneurs must make to recognize and capture opportunities, obtain and allocate resources, challenge and direct personnel, and adapt personal goals and corporate strategies to a changing business environment. In this process, the course examines management challenges commonly encountered at different stages in the life-cycle of an entrepreneurial business, including start-up, growth, change of direction, and harvest. Prerequisite: Evening: EPS8150 or EPS7200 Fast Track: MBA7335 or (ECN7201 and MIS7200) One Year: MBA7210 or EPS7200 Two Year: MBA7320 or EPS7301 or EPS7200 This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring
EPS7529

LAW FOR ENTREPRENEURS

3.00 credits
EPS7529 - LAW FOR ENTREPRENEURS - (Elective Course)
EPS7529 Law for Entrepreneurs 3 credit graduate elective Entrepreneurs of all varieties must be aware of the legal environment within which their businesses operate. An effective manager must have sufficient awareness of the law in order to avoid actions which will lead to serious legal exposure as well to know when to consult counsel in an effective and cost efficient manner. Thus, this course will cover essential concepts such as contract formation and strategy, risk management, human resources issues, choice legal entity, intellectual property basics, issues surrounding raising money and business globalization. Prerequisites: None
EPS7530

M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS

3.00 credits
EPS7530 - M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS - (Elective Course)
EPS7530 M & A FOR ENTREPRENEURS (3 credits) This course focuses on the strategies and process entrepreneurs and business leaders employ in various types of acquisitions or divestitures (leveraged buyouts, management buyouts, ESOPs, etc.). The course is centered around $10-500 Million revenue companies and its content is applicable for students pursuing either entrepreneurial opportunities or corporate positions where they may be called upon to acquire or divest a division or product line. We take a strategic view throughout the course discussing and evaluating all phases of the acquisition process: Acquisition planning and targeting, Valuation alternatives, Leveraged Buyouts, ESOPs/Partnerships, Financing buyouts, Tax, legal and accounting issues, Letters of Intent, Due Diligence, Negotiating an agreement, International markets, Lessons to be learned from failed acquisitions, Managing the leveraged company Course Prerequisites: A basic knowledge of accounting and finance will be helpful in understanding valuation, income statements and balance sheet issues.
EPS7540

FT CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

6.00 credits
EPS7540 - FT CORPORATE ENTREPRENEURSHIP - (Blended Core)
Face-to-Face Dates: Feb 1-2 & March 8-9 & April 11-12 (Thurs / Fri) EPS7540 Corporate Entrepreneurship Designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and consultants interested in stimulating and preserving creativity and innovation in established organizations. Topics include the forces affecting the nature and rate of innovation, the advantages and disadvantages of existing organizations in pursuing innovation objectives, and the choices made by managers at different levels in the organization that promote or hinder creativity and its successful exploitation. This course is typically offered in the following semesters: Fall and Spring Prerequisite: None
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