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NOTE: BA 162 is not being offered during Summer
2008.
The course materials below are for reference purposes only.
The 160 Series – An Entrepreneurial Experience
BA 162 – From Ideas to Reality
Building a Business Plan
Spring 2008
Course Leader Christopher Klemm
Office Weatherford D-102
Office Hours Wednesday 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm and other times by appointment
Office Phone: 541-713-8046
E-mail: christopher.klemm@bus.oregonstate.edu
Teaching Assistant Christopher Bush
Office Hours: Monday 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Office: Weatherford Hall D101
Class Info: In addition to the course outline which will be distributed in class, course information is available at
Blackboard: http://my.oregonstate.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp
All course related material including syllabus, class itinerary, class announcements, lecture slides, and class assignments will be posted on Blackboard.
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The BA160 Series - An Entrepreneurial Experience
The BA160 Series is comprised of three interrelated classes designed for students who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs or entrepreneurial managers. Topics include evaluating entrepreneurial capabilities, creativity and innovation, opportunity assessment, impression management, social entrepreneurship and business plan creation and implementation. Students who complete all three classes will be issued a ‘Certificate in Entrepreneurship.’
BA 162 – From Ideas to Reality
BA162 is a one-credit course where students will have the opportunity to explore the commercial potential for an idea by writing a business plan for it. The course will address the basics of a business plan including: concept feasibility, market assessment, competition, finance, intellectual property, building management teams, and pitching a concept.
While participation in BA 160 and/or BA 161 is not a formal requirement for taking BA 162, many students will find that the knowledge and experience they gained in BA 160 and/or BA 161 will be very helpful in BA 162.
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Students successfully completing BA 162 will have experience in:
- generating an idea or innovation,
- assessing the business potential for the idea or innovation,
- assessing the market into which the idea or innovation will be presented,
- assessing the competition facing the idea or innovation,
- defining a pro forma profit and loss statement and cash flow statement for the idea or innovation,
- identifying sources and uses of capital to fund the idea or innovation,
- defining an intellectual property strategy for the idea or innovation,,
- defining a management team to lead the idea or innovation,
- synthesizing all of the above into a coherent and convincing argument,
- presenting the synthesis as a written document and as an oral presentation, and
- evaluating the other business plans written in the course.
Effective performance in BA 162 combines a mastery of:
- knowledge of fundamental business concepts,
- comprehension of a wide range of business fundamentals,
- application of these business fundamentals into their business plan,
- analysis of business potential, markets, competition, and other factors
- synthesis of the parts of a business plan into a whole argument which is internally consistent and supportive, and
- evaluation of their and other business plans written in BA 162.
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Grading
A 92% - 100% B 82% - 87% C 72% - 77% D 62% - 67%
A- 90% - 91% B- 80% - 81% C- 70% - 71% D- 60% - 61%
B+ 88% - 89% C+ 78% - 79% D+ 68% - 69% F Lower than 60%
NOTE: Your grades are your responsibility. It is up to you to keep up with the status of your grades.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
Class Attendance
- 8 class meetings @ 5 points each 40 points
Marketing 60 points
Competition 60 points
Finance: Profit and Loss Statement and Cash Flows 60 points
Finance: Sources and Uses of Capital 60 points
Intellectual Property 60 points
Management Team 60 points
Final Presentation 120 points
Written Business Plan 120 points
- You are encouraged to have your business plan reviewed by the OSU writing center
TOTAL- 720 points
Extra Credit
- Students may elect to attend one additional Austin Visiting Fellow for 10 bonus points.
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BASIC CLASS POLICIES
- All assignments must be typed.
- All assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class.
- If it appears that you will be unable to submit an assignment on time, contact me ASAP.
- Show respect for yourself and your fellow classmates. It is expected that at times you will disagree. Just do so in an agreeable manner.
- Turn off your cell phones and your laptops.
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STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Accommodations are collaborative efforts between students, faculty and Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students with accommodations approved through SSD are responsible for contacting the faculty member in charge of the course prior to or during the first week of the term to discuss accommodations. Students who believe they are eligible for accommodations but who have not yet obtained approval through SSD should contact SSD immediately at 737-4098.
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ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND CHEATING POLICY:
Any case of academic dishonesty will result in a grade of F for the course. This action is allowed by Academic Regulations and Procedures as described in the Schedule of Classes. I expect you to know and understand these policies and regulations. If you have any questions about what constitutes academic dishonesty, review the Academic Dishonesty section under Student Conduct Regulations on the OSU Student Conduct & Community Standards web site (http://oregonstate.edu/admin/stucon/achon.htm).