'Shark Zone' Entrepreneurship Academy

This program will immerse students in the dynamic environments of traditional and social entrepreneurship. During this program students will research current trends in business start-ups, identify a current entrepreneurial opportunity of interest, create a business plan and pitch presentation. At the conclusion of this course, students will professionally present their proposed business to a panel of judges.  A prize will be awarded to the winner of this pitch competition. 

Overall, students in this program will:

· Explore the differences between traditional and social entrepreneurship

· Analyze current information and trends regarding entrepreneurship

· Assess examples of successful entrepreneurs

· Professionally engage with current entrepreneurs

· Gain competence with brainstorming and developing ideas for a new business

· Develop an action plan for starting a new business

· Create a business plan including SWOT analysis

· Evaluate the value of networking, planning and goal setting

· Understand Marketing essentials for new businesses

· Synthesize all learnings by preparing a presentation of their business plan and significant course material

· Professionally present their business plan to a panel of judges

· Prepare and participate in a Q&A session with judges.