Course Number	ENT-5143-0
Course Title	Entrepreneurship & New Venture
Course Term and Year	Spring 2025
Theme	Living A Life of Excellence
Meeting Place and Time	ONLINE (8-WEEKS) 01/13/2025 - 03/07/2025
Course Credit Hours	3 Credit Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faculty information:

Salem Naeeri, PhD Phone: (832) 805-0985

Office: Not Available

Class schedule: Online

E-mail: salem.naeeri@langston.edu

Note: The instructor reserves the right to amend this document at any time.

 

Course Description

ENT 5143-0: Entrepreneurship & New Venture is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process and the essential skills needed to succeed in launching and managing new ventures. Students will explore various topics, including defining entrepreneurship, understanding the entrepreneurial journey, identifying and resolving ethical and legal issues, and developing problem-solving methods. The course also covers innovation practices, opportunity identification, vision and value proposition development, marketing strategies, financing options, lean startup principles, networking, business structures, and resource management. Students will engage with AI tools for business analysis and forecasting, equipping them with modern approaches to entrepreneurship.

 

Required textbook (s) and supplemental texts or readings:

    Textbook: OpenStax Entrepreneurship, by Michael Laverty and Chris Little.

• Access the textbook and associated resources at: https://openstax.org/details/books/entrepreneurshipLinks to an external site.
• ISBN: 978-1-947172-69-2

Note: Read all the assigned materials before completing class assignments. Students are expected to spend at least four (4) hours each evening achieving in-depth coverage of course materials. The professor will respond to all e-mails within 48 hours to clarify, discuss, and answer all questions relevant to this course.

Course Rationale

ENT 5143-0 provides a comprehensive understanding of the entrepreneurial process and essential skills for launching and managing new ventures. The course uses an organic design with self-contained modules covering feasibility, opportunity creation, industry analysis, business model validation, team building, and startup capital estimation. Additional modules focus on launching the enterprise, including structure design, operations planning, legal form selection, marketing plan development, and growth planning. Each module concludes with a case study to apply concepts. Students will engage with AI tools for business analysis and forecasting, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship in today's dynamic environment.

Course Objectives

This course is designed to help students:

 

1. Define entrepreneur and entrepreneurship.
2. Describe types of entrepreneurial careers and lifestyles.
3. Explain current factors driving the growth of entrepreneurship.
4. Compare differences in entrepreneurial opportunities around the globe.
5. Explain the entrepreneurial journey to explore and discover entrepreneurship as a career choice.
6. Identify the steps, decisions, and actions involved in the entrepreneurial journey.
7. Recognize the rewards and risks of the steps in the entrepreneurial journey.
8. Develop the ability to identify ethical and legal issues.
9. Describe popular, well-supported, creative problem-solving methods.
10. Understand which innovation or problem-solving methods apply best in different settings.

Learning Outcomes

In this course, students will explore the dynamic nature of business organizations as organic entities. We will examine the practical value and benefits of entrepreneurial ventures and startups, identifying key success factors and the importance of a clear company mission. The course will address potential obstacles and enhancements to achieving successful outcomes in startups.

Students will learn about necessary adjustments for profitability, the steps of restructuring and reengineering for long-term strategy, and the dimensions of control and improvement processes in managing growth. We will identify essential tools and resources for effective performance and maintaining a profitable venture. This comprehensive approach will equip students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the entrepreneurial landscape.

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

 

1. Understand entrepreneurs as problem solvers.
2. Know where to look for emerging innovation practices, research, and tools.
3. Discuss Joseph Schumpeter's theories of opportunity.
4. Identify key drivers of opportunity.
5. Define problem-solving in the context of entrepreneurship.
6. Describe and compare the adaptive model and the innovative model of problem-solving.
7. Identify the skills entrepreneurs need for effective problem-solving.
8. Clarify the vision statement, mission statement, and goals for your enterprise.
9. Define and develop a value proposition that is credible and appealing to customers and investors.
10. Distinguish between traditional marketing and entrepreneurial marketing.

Assignment Table:

 

Chapter Quizzes	80%
Attendance, Discussions, and Participation	20%
Total	100 %

 

Grades:

Scores	Grades
90-100	A
80-89	B
70-79	C
60-69	D
Below 60	F

 

 

 

Assignment description:

 

Assignment Name	Points	Due Date
Quiz # 1: The Entrepreneurial Perspective Quiz # 2: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Pathways	200	Week 1
Quiz # 3: The Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs Quiz # 4: Creativity, Innovation, and Invention	200	Week 2
Quiz # 5: identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity Quiz # 6: Problem Solving and Need Recognition Techniques	200	Week 3
Quiz # 7: Telling Your Entrepreneurial Story and Pitching the Idea Quiz # 8: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales	200	Week 4
Quiz # 9: Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting Quiz # 10: Launch for Growth to Success	200	Week 5
Quiz # 11: Business Model and Plan Quiz # 12: Building Networks and Foundations	200	Week 6
Quiz # 13: Business Structure Options- Legal- Tax- and Risk Issues Quiz # 14: Fundamentals of Resource Planning	200	Week 7
Quiz # 15: Next Steps	200	Week 8
Total	1,600

 

Course Orientation Checklist

1. Course Website: Begin by exploring the course website. Look for sections like announcements, course materials, and any critical updates.
2. Course Syllabus: Review the syllabus thoroughly. It will outline the course objectives, schedule, grading criteria, and any required materials.
3. Log Information for Exams: Check for specific instructions or information related to academic-level examinations and the Peregrine exit exam. This might include dates, times, and login procedures.
4. Grade Book: Familiarize yourself with the grade book to understand how your performance will be tracked and where to find your grades.
5. Canvas Learning Tutorials: Go through any Canvas Learning tutorials provided. These will help you navigate the platform effectively.
6. Online Discussions and Assignments: Review all online discussions and assignments. Make a note of any deadlines and participation requirements.

 

Course schedule

 

Week	Chapter	Assignments	CPC Coverage
Week 1	Chapter 1: The Entrepreneurial Perspective Chapter 2: The Entrepreneurial Journey and Pathways	Read Chapters 1 & 2 Complete Quiz #1 & #2 Participate in discussions	Entrepreneurial Perspective, Journey and Pathways
Week 2	Chapter 3: The Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs Chapter 4: Creativity, Innovation, and Invention	Read Chapters 3 & 4 Complete Quiz #3 & #4 Complete Quiz # 3 & 4.	Ethical and Social Responsibilities of Entrepreneurs, Creativity, Innovation, and Invention
Week 3	Chapter 5: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunity Chapter 6: Problem-Solving and Need Recognition Techniques	Read Chapters 5 & 6 Complete Quiz #5 & # 6	Opportunity, Problem Solving, and Need Recognition Techniques
Week 4	Chapter 7: Telling Your Entrepreneurial Story and Pitching the Idea Chapter 8: Entrepreneurial Marketing and Sales	Read Chapters 7 & 8 Complete Quiz #7 & #8 Participate in discussions	Entrepreneurial Story, Pitching the Idea, Marketing, and Sales
Week 5	Chapter 9: Entrepreneurial Finance and Accounting Chapter 10: Launch for Growth to Success	Read Chapters 9 & 10 Complete Quiz #9 & #10	Entrepreneurial Finance, Accounting, and Launch for Growth to Success
Week 6	Chapter 11: Business Model and Plan Chapter 12: Building Networks and Foundations	Read Chapters 11 & 12 Complete Quiz #11 & #12	Business Model, Plan, Building Networks, and Foundations
Week 7	Chapter 13: Business Structure Options - Legal, Tax, and Risk Issues Chapter 14: Fundamentals of Resource Planning	Read Chapters 13 & 14 Complete Quiz # 13 & #14 Participating in class discussions	Business Structure Options - Legal, Tax, and Risk Issues, Fundamentals of Resource Planning
Week 8	Chapter 15: Next Steps	Read Chapter 15 Complete Quiz #15	Next Steps

 

Course Policies

Attendance:

Students are expected to attend each class session and to be on time. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each class. You have attended the class, if you are in class for the entire class period. If you are late and want to be considered in attendance, you must sign a sheet at the end of the class period acknowledging that you arrived late and that you understand that 3 tardies = 1 absences. Absences will negatively affect your grade with regards to class participation. In cases of absence from class for any reason, it is the student's responsibility to obtain an official excuse and present this explanation to the instructor no more than three (3) days from his/her return to class. Students with greater than 6 absences will be administratively withdrawn from the course. During the semester you will have partial class sessions devoted to outside assignments when we will not be meeting in class or if given this direction by the instructor. The Professor reserves the right to lower your final grade (one grade level) if your absences exceed more than three during the semester.

Participate in class discussion

Complete and pass all examinations

Any student accumulating more than 6 absences will be dropped from the course or given a failing grade.

Exceptions to attendance policy:

• Attendance at official Langston University events that require students to attend will not result in a lowered grade.
• Absences for illness, death of a relative, injury, acts of God, military activity or jury duty are only excused with an official note concerning the absence and subject to the professor’s Foreseeable absences require students to turn in assignments before the due date or take exams before the absence occurs. (Includes athletics and other University policies).

Langston University values the critical relationship between class attendance and student success.

It is the student’s responsibility to:

• Read and follow the course attendance policy for each
• Provide valid documentation for excused absences within 5 business days of returning to
• Notify instructors about a planned absence.
• Arrange make up work with the
• Withdraw from a course by the deadline if
• Review the full attendance policy to be aware of potential grade penalties, consequences, and the appeals process for attendance related
• Unexcused absences may impact student grades and AWs, which can lead to Academic

 

 

Academic Integrity:

All students must adhere to Langston University’s policies on academic honesty. Plagiarism or any form of cheating will result in disciplinary action.

 

AI Tutor and Chatbot Assistance

To further assist students, consider using AI tutors and chatbot services. Platforms like Khan Academy, Socratic by Google, and Tutor.com offer AI-powered assistance in various subjects, including management science. Additionally, utilizing Chat GPT for answering specific questions and explaining complex topics can provide valuable support throughout the course.

 

Classroom guidelines & behavior:

The philosophy of the School of Business is to impart undergraduate education and to synthesize theory and practice that will equip students with mastery of the following skills:

• Professional communication skills [A]
• Critical thinking and self-reflection skills supported by qualitative and quantitative
• analyses essential to professional effectiveness in one’s discipline [B]
• Team building and leadership skills [C]
• Effectiveness in cross-disciplinary teams through a larger understanding of other
• management functions’ impacts on one’s discipline [D]
• “Big picture” skills in discovering the utility of non-business discipline insights for
• enhanced business decision-making in a global economy, and professional
• Effectiveness including ethical behavior [E]
• Technology that supports contemporary business analysis and decision-making [F]
• Application of one’s disciplines to real problems “in the field” including “service”
• contributions, and practice in appropriate business etiquette [G]
• Coverage of these skills is indicated below in Learning Outcomes
• Students are expected to take all the tests, turn in all assignments on deadlines, and fully participate in class discussion and team projects. No late submission of assignments will be accepted for either individual assignment or group projects, regardless of the reason.
• All assignments must be submitted double-spaced typewritten in 10–12-point Arial or Times New Roman Include a cover sheet with the names of the individuals that worked on the project. Margins are to be ½ inch all around.
• Students are expected to maintain good personal hygiene and present themselves in acceptable professional Professional attire for males constitutes wearing dress or casual slack, button shirts and ties. Professional female attire includes dress or casual skirts, clacks, blouses, sweaters, and hose. Jeans and athletic shoes are not considered professional attire. Male students are discouraged from wearing earrings, caps, hats, plastic bags, or other unacceptable headdress are not allowed in the School or Business or in the classroom. See School of Business Student Handbook. Students will not be asked to leave the classroom and will be counted absent if they are not within the guidelines outlined above.

 

Please read the full attendance policy at: http://cti.lunet.edu/index.php/resources/link under Attendance Policy.

 

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:

Plagiarism - “to steal and pass off the ideas or words of another as one’s own: use (a created production) without crediting the source…to commit literary theft,” Webster’s New Collegiate Dictionary; [Springfield, MA: G. & C. Merriam Company, 1976.] “At all times during research and writing, guard against the possibility of inadvertent plagiarism by keeping careful notes that distinguish between your own musings and thoughts and the material you gather from others,” Joseph Gibaldi, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (5th ed): [New York: The Modern Language Association of America, 1999.] Intentional plagiarizing constitutes a desire to commit fraud. Unintentional or inadvertent. Plagiarizing is equally fraudulent; however, the perpetrator merely has failed to use quotation marks, citations and other means of carefully identifying the resource material used. Copying a fellow student’s work also fits the definition. The result is the same: committing literary theft. LU policy defines plagiarism as academic dishonesty. Any student caught will be awarded an “F” grade for the course.

 

Langston university vision & values:

Langston University: Vision Statement

• Langston University, a land grant Historically Black institution of higher learning, will continue its rich tradition of developing leaders from a diverse, multi-cultural student body through excellent teaching, research, community service and public and private sector partnerships. As Langston University moves from Excellence to Greatness, it will be recognized for providing solutions to problems facing underserved populations in Oklahoma, the nation, and the

Langston University: Core Values

• Strong work ethic and dedication: We are united in our dedication to working as hard and as long as necessary in order to realize our vision of developing creative solutions to the problems facing underserved populations in Oklahoma, the nation and the
• Passion for learning: Our zeal for knowledge, our quest to understand “why” and our

desire to develop innovative answers, create a vibrant academic community.

• Courage to have exemplary character: We are building a community in which high ethical and moral standards are maintained and valued by our faculty, staff, and
• Excellence: We value, treasure and reward excellence in scholarship, teaching, and community
• Scholarly innovation and a commitment to scholarship: We are a community of pragmatic intellectuals, using our knowledge to better our state, nation and the
• Appreciation of difference: We believe firmly that everyone must be respected and that there is always more than one way to consider any We value diversity of opinions, ideas, cultures, and perspectives.
• Fiscal accountability: We believe that solid fiscal management is the foundation upon which a great university is built.
• Social responsibility: We believe that knowledge is a gift, which must be used to create a better world.
• Commitment to fundamental human rights: Above all, we value the right of every human being to enjoy freedom, respect, and the opportunity to realize his or her

 

ADA STATEMENT:

Langston University fully subscribes to all required standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). Students with disabilities should refer to the student “Responsibilities Regarding Classroom Accommodations” section of the Graduate Policies and Procedures handbook and make contact with the Office of Graduate Studies. Persons in need of accommodations or assistance should contact the ADA Compliance Officer in the Office of Student Affairs (If the ADA Compliance Officer approves the request for

classroom accommodations or assistance, the document shall be presented to the instructor during the first week of class attendance).

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:

Langston University, in compliance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964, Executive Order 11246 as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, American with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other Federal Laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, handicap, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid or educational services.

EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS:

Classes may be cancelled if extreme weather conditions or emergency situations arise. Announcements are only made if the campus is closed, and all classes are cancelled. If individual professors cancel a class, no general announcement is made.

Students should call the appropriate degree-granting institution regarding the cancellation of specific courses if the campus is open.

 

Electronic devices in the classroom:

All electronic devices (e.g., cell phones, palm pilots) are considered unnecessary distractions and are to be turned off and (with the exception of watches) and concealed during class. This is the only warning about the use of electronic devices. If you use your cell phone during class, I will not ask to conceal the phone, I will simply document the date and time. After the 4thd violation of this policy, your final grade will be reduced by one letter grade. Interacting with electronic devices during class will not be tolerated. A student who anticipates an emergency and expects to be contacted in class by an outside source must go directly through the emergency dispatch system identified on each of the respective campuses. The emergency dispatcher will take the message and deliver it to the instructor.

A student who consistently fails to comply with this policy may be dismissed from the class and (per the instructor’s discretion) counted absent. Points will be deducted for work missed during that time. A student who consistently violates this policy a second time will be dropped from the course for disruptive behavior. A student whose electronic device is activated during an exam will be dismissed from the class and denied the opportunity to complete or take the exam. An instructor may elect not to grade that exam. The schedule will be adjusted to accommodate the date for taking the Peregrine exit exam, and to allow for presenters. Thus, each team may be asked to make presentation on separate day. This syllabus may be changed at the discretion of the instructor at any time throughout the semester.

 

DOCUMENT HISTORY:

 

 

Date	Author	Description
December 15th , 2025	Salem Naeeri, Ph.D.	Original Syllabus

 

SIGNATORIES:

 

 

Prepared by: Salem Naeeri, Ph.D.         Date: December 15^th , 2025

Reviewed by                                                                                               Instructor / Chairperson                                    Date

Accepted by                                                                   Date                                                                                 Dean of School (Separate page copy placed in file and given to student)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECEIPT OF COURSE SYLLABUS

 

 

 

This document certifies that I have perused and fully understand the syllabus for Spring 2025 Entrepreneurship & New Venture

I further certify that my instructor has reviewed and clarified its contents with me. Any and all questions pertaining to its contents were thoroughly explained, and I fully understand the expectations inherent in this course for me.

Instructor: Salem Naeeri Student

Date

Cc:                                                                       Student Instructor’s File University Policies

Refer to the latest University Policies governing all courses at Langston University.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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