Becoming an Entrepreneur: An Inside Look at Innovation
It is said that entrepreneurs can see a need before people even have it on their radar. Entrepreneurship is also the story of success and failure. In this course, you will learn what goes into launching a business. You will identify your target customers, create a story for your product, write a business pitch, and practice leadership behaviors that can inspire a team, prove out ideas, and test your brand concept. If you want to know how to take an idea all the way through to an on-the-shelf product or service, this course is for you.
Program Dates
Choose the course length that works for you: 1-week intensives, 2-week sessions, and 4-week sessions
Eligibility
For students ages 13 and up
Fees
Up to $1,895
Discover Your Inner Entrepreneur
Learn the History and Foundation of Entrepreneurship.
Explore questions such as: What is an entrepreneur? How do they find solutions to problems? How does an entrepreneur identify a need in the market?
Discover How to Gain Support for Your Business Through Networking.
How do entrepreneurs find partners, backers, and customers? Explore networking techniques to build your support team and gain exposure. Learn about types of financing and financial tools.
Explore Success, Failure, and Innovation.
Understand what it means to “fail forward.” When an idea fails, how does a business reinvent itself? Learn how companies pivot and innovate to meet customer needs.
Discover the Different Types of Business Models.
IIdentify different types of businesses, like non or for-profit. Learn the tools to help you define and build your business. Identify the components of your business.
Practice the Art of the Business Pitch.
Formulate a launch plan for your business. Using insights gained from researching the market and the target customer, discuss why the world needs your product or service.
Explore College Majors and Future Careers.
This course provides a good background for potential college majors and career paths related to entrepreneurial businesses—whether in consumer products, electronics, technology, or entrepreneurial endeavors.
How You Will Benefit
- Gain the foundational knowledge and explore the history of entrepreneurship.
- Learn how to identify a need in the marketplace.
- Discover what it means to “fail forward” by adapting to market changes.
- Develop a fluency in thinking and speaking about how businesses work.
- Learn how to build partnerships and funding sources through networking.
- Develop a timeline and plan to launch your business.
- Determine if entrepreneurship is something you’d like to pursue in college and beyond.
Three Learning Advantages Designed for You
Final Capstone Project
The course culminates with a special Capstone Project that shares your business idea and explains why the world can’t live without it. Your video presentation will address some the following questions:
- What’s the story of your business?
- What is your value proposition?
- How will your business make money?
- Who are your customers?
Mentoring
You’ll receive guidance from a mentor who can support you and answer questions as you deepen your learning experience. You can expect:
- Encouragement and direction on all assignments.
- Inspiration, motivation, and confidence to help you succeed.
- Brainstorming and ideation help as you prepare for your Final Capstone Project.
Flexible Learning
- 100% online learning that works with your schedule.
- Flexible format: you’ll learn through video lectures. Tune in anytime that works for you.
- 20 to 30 hours of total instruction and course work, including engaging multimedia, simulations, and curated assignments for which you will receive guidance and support from mentors.
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What Our Students Are Saying
Kira, entrepreneurship student from N.J."This course was insightful, engaging, and organized. I would definitely recommend it to someone aspiring to be an entrepreneur because the different lesson videos and assignments evoked a sense of fun and professionalism. "
Nathalie, entrepreneurship student from Ecuador"I believe this course has helped me see what entrepreneurship is really about, and how businesses can have a positive impact on society and make a profit at the same time. I really liked this course and learned a lot from it!"
Course Designed by Georgetown University Faculty
Dr. Patricia Grant, Ed.D.
Senior Associate Dean, McDonough School of Business Undergraduate Program, Georgetown University
Dr. Grant works with students, faculty, and administrators to organize a comprehensive curricular and co-curricular experience for undergraduates. She specializes in diversity training, analytics, talent acquisition and retention, professional development, organizational development, strategic planning, and brand management.
Meet Your Mentors
Roemello
Undergraduate student at Georgetown University majoring in Business Administration.
Layla
Undergraduate student at Georgetown University majoring in Business Administration.
Patrick
Undergraduate student majoring in business management.
How to Apply
It’s easy. No transcripts or letters of recommendation are required. Our application asks you to provide the following:
- Basic contact information for you and your parent or guardian.
- Why you wish to take this course, and a bit of your story, through writing, video, photos—any media you prefer.
Begin the guided process. It should take only a few minutes to answer the questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How will you be graded? What are assignments like? How much time do you have to turn around a project? When do you find out if you’re admitted? Find answers to your questions here.
Answers to Your Questions HereScholarships
We offer need-based scholarships for participating students who exhibit high potential and an inability to pay the full tuition.
- If you haven’t applied to the program, apply here. After submitting your application, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” on the confirmation page to request a scholarship.
- If you’ve already applied to the program, sign in to your profile to check your scholarship status. If we don’t have a scholarship request on file, click “Apply for a need-based scholarship” to request a scholarship.
The University reserves the right to modify the course as may become necessary.