Ivy Tech Lafayette + MatchBOX Studios
Entrepreneurship Program
In Partnership with the Geratoni School of Entrepreneurship
The Ivy Tech Entrepreneurship program provides the education you need to meet your business goals. Whether you’re interested in creating an app or starting a catering company, you can find success with the support, network, and education offered through the program.
Students begin building their networks early as the Entrepreneurship program introduces them to community leaders from a variety of locally-owned companies and nonprofits.
This empowers students to meet their own goals through a unique combination of mentorship and education, as they can learn what has and hasn't worked for those who have come before them.
Over the course of the program, Ivy Tech students can pitch their ideas to investors to gain funding for their startups. Many businesses across the state have successfully launched with the assistance of the program.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Create comprehensive Business Model Canvas to lay the foundation of your business idea by identifying all necessary components needed for success.
Learn about the legal requirements for running an enterprise.
Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of a small company.
Understand the entrepreneurial mindset.
Practice leadership and interpersonal skills as they relate to customer, employee, and supplier issues.
Understand financial concepts of business ownership including raising capital, understanding your financial position, and evaluating operating performance.
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CREDIT HOURS - 5
This course enables students to apply the entrepreneurial process to their own business ideas. Students will identify and evaluate ideas while learning the steps and competencies required to launch a successful new venture. Students are challenged to consider the appropriateness of an entrepreneurial career for themselves by conducting a personal inventory.
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CREDIT HOURS: 5
This course focuses on building an entrepreneurial mindset and approach to navigating life and building a startup. Entrepreneurship is an iterative, challenging process that requires individuals to dig in like never before. This course will give students the tools that will be a foundation for building a strong and healthy business. Strong individuals and teams create strong companies.
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CREDIT HOURS - 6
This course applies everything you have gained from ENTR 100 and 200. You will work with MBXax’s accelerator program to build and launch your business. Much time will be spent doing work outside the classroom, meeting with potential customers and key stakeholders. Students will pitch to a mentor panel for feedback at the end of the course. Graduates will receive one year of MatchBOX membership to continue growing their business.